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UIC graduates in 2016 and their parents attended the 57th Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Commencement on 12 November to receive their bachelor’s degrees. These happy and grateful faces have already received their graduation certificates from UIC in June, where they had spent four years studying in a liberal arts environment. Five months after they’ve left the college, what are they doing now?

Since its establishment, UIC has embraced national and international cultures and resources to educate students from different regions. A total of 1140 students have been awarded the HKBU Bachelor’s Degree this year. About 60% of them continue their further study in universities around the world, while the rest of them serve in different professions. A hundred students were qualified for a first class honours degree certificate, 39% more than last year. In addition, 20 students received the Scholastic Award.

Lian Luo, an International Journalism graduate, flew back specially for the Commencement from Dubai. She is currently an air stewardess of Emirate Airlines. She said she was thankful to UIC for enabling her to speak fluent English and bringing incomparable possibilities. She was glad to see her fellows again with whom she cherished the friendship.

Statistics graduate Wen Yingxin has received an offer from the Australian National University. She mentioned she enjoyed the volunteer services that she participated in during her time at UIC, from which she learned to be empathetic and inclusive. During the summer and winter vacations, she also joined internship programmes and travelled a lot, making her university life more diverse.

Nelson Chow obtained a First Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He is now working for Ernst & Young as an accountant in his home city, Hong Kong. Nelson mentioned he had many meaningful experiences at UIC, including winning the second prize in a dubbing competition. He expressed his gratitude to UIC for its liberal arts education, in which he was able to learn various skills as well as being exposed to both traditional Chinese arts and international cultures.

A student receives the diploma from Prof Roland T Chin, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU

Wu Jiaying from the Teaching English as a Second Language Programme, thanked UIC for giving her a “rich and fulfilling college life” and training the students to be open-minded in addition to have an all-rounded global vision. In her valedictory speech, she also appreciated HKBU for “providing the educational ideology and curriculum structure” that enabled them to grow in a whole-person education environment. She encouraged the other graduates to take privilege of UIC’s education, hold onto their faith, and make the world a better place.

Wu Jiaying delivers a valedictory speech

Cai Chengye, graduating from the Cinema and Television programme, is employed by Tencent Live. “At UIC, I not only acquired professional knowledge and skills of my major, but also improved my leadership and team spirit. These abilities are vital for me in workplace,” he said.

At the Commencement, Prof Roland T Chin, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, addressed the graduates and urged them to create changes for a better world.

“During your four years at UIC, our faculty and staff from HKBU and UIC made every effort to equip you with skills and core values you will need for the rest of your life,” he spoke, adding that the graduates should be ready for challenges and become change-makers for society.

Prof Franklin Luk, Vice-President (Academic) of HKBU presents a student with the Scholastic Award

The several seconds on the stage concluded the students’ adventure at UIC. As the closing of the Commencement declared by Mr Cheng Yan Kee, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU, they carried onto the next path of their life.

Reporter: Wang Keyan (ACCT, Year 3)
Photographers: Deen He, Feng Xifan (ACCT, Year 2)
Editors: Deen He, Samuel Burgess
(from MPRO)