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Student releasing scattered papers on a windy cliff edge by the stormy ocean
Writing

Shelter in the Storm: Stick Up For Yourself!

Introduction Academic pressures often strike me like relentless storms. Yet I discovered a shelter in the book Stick Up for Yourself!, which guided me toward greater confidence and emotional resilience. ...
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Writing

A Parting Verse

I miss Your voice, your sound The classes where wisdom was found Your gentle words, the care you shared Those after-class moments, just us there Our conversations, deep and true ...
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In-Depth

Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR)

“The train to Tuen Mun is arriving. Please let passengers exit first.”“This is Route 705, Tin Shui Wai Circular.” I believe that most of you listen to these route announcements ...
Further Reading
Woman sitting cross-legged on rocky shore meditating facing sunrise over lake and mountains

An interesting way to de-stress: Mindfulness

Have you ever heard of mindfulness (aka. Mindful Breathing)? Mindfulness means that we can purposefully focus on the present and be non-judgmental about things happening ...
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City skyline split image showing rundown buildings and foggy conditions on the left, vibrant skyscrapers and clear sky on the right

Is Urban Redevelopment Really Necessary?

As society develops rapidly, urban redevelopment becomes inevitable. In Hong Kong, this has led to the demolition of many old buildings and the destruction of ...
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Giant turtle with a pagoda on its back and zodiac symbols on shell atop misty mountain

New Friend of The Chinese Zodiac: Turtle

The Chinese zodiac is a long-standing symbol of Chinese folk culture, with each animal representing different meanings and personalities. If I could choose a new ...
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I miss you…

Dear …, Every night as I scroll through our old conversations, I recollect you. I am drawn back to the warmth and kindness you once ...
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University lecture hall with professor teaching global revolutions timeline

Three questions you may have about studying history in the university

As a student majoring in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong, I am frequently asked by secondary school students. I usually encounter ...
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Superstition — Friend or Foe?

Lately, the book titled ‘The Future I Saw’, written by the Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, predicted a devastating earthquake that was set to strike ...
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