Have you ever encountered deaf people in your daily life? Some may think that deaf individuals cannot learn new skills because they are unable to hear. In fact, they are incredibly talented. In this article, I will share five interesting facts about the deaf community to provide you with more insights into their world. 1. Deaf people have their own…
Have you ever been to the University of Oxford, one of the top universities in the world? Last year, I participated in a summer exchange program at the University of Oxford. After the program, I learned many fascinating facts about the university. In this article, I will share five interesting facts about it! Are you a fan of Harry Potter?…
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 questions like: How is it different from studying History in our secondary school? Should I put History as my Band A choice? What can I do after graduation? In this article, I will share more…
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 around us. During mindful breathing, we can be aware of our emotions, thoughts, and body movements. Mindful breathing is easy to acquire, and it is a good way to reduce our stress. Practicing mindful…
Have you ever heard of happiness? You don’t have to be happy all the time, but being happy is important for your mental health because happiness can enhance your level of well-being. In the past, scholars have conducted research on happiness. Do you know what scholars think about happiness? The sources of happiness are divided into two types (i.e.,…
Have you ever heard about depression? How much do you know about it? Last week, I attended a mental health first aid standard course offered by Mental Health First Aid International to learn more about different mental health diseases. In this article, I will share with you more about depression. What is depression? Depression is a mental disorder which…
Have you ever come across the term “counseling” in school? How much do you know about peer counseling? I have participated in a two-days peer counseling workshop. In this article, I will tell you more about peer counseling. 1. What is peer counseling? Peer counseling emphasizes using helping skills with a non-judgmental attitude, along with knowledge about human growth and…
Have you ever attended the annual Education and Career Expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center? During my internship in the Correctional Services Department, I was a helper at the Career Expo this year. This is my first time being a helper at the Expo. Being a helper was quite interesting because I could work with people and…
Have you ever participated in any volunteering activities? I have been a volunteer since year one at the university. Although volunteering seems boring in some students’ eyes, it is a pretty meaningful event in reality! Have you ever wondered about the advantages of being a volunteer? I will further talk about them in this article. Getting satisfaction Volunteering is…
Do you like dogs? Keeping a dog is easier said than done. This summer, it is our great pleasure to invite Ms Kate White again to talk about her new dog Toby. What made you decide to go for Toby? What was your thought process when choosing him? What a great question! I have always gravitated towards bigger dogs…