Winner of UIC's First Class Award for two consecutive years, winner of the Best in Features Video Reporting at 2021 China Daily Campus News Award, participant of the University of Westminster summer programme, internships at several significant press media…… These were Zhong Peilin's experiences. She is a final-year student from UIC's International Journalism programme, now admitted by the MSc Global Media and Communications programme (LSE and USC).
Zhong Peilin (second from left) after a scholarship awarding ceremony
Behind those glorious moments were unremitting efforts. Peilin and her team used to work late till 1 am and woke up at 4 am to film small vendors in Zhuhai suburb for a news report project in her year three. Then, she spent a week alone editing the video and polishing the report. Finally, the project had brought them the Best in Features Video Reporting and the Best in News Writing Award at the 2021 Campus News Award presented by China Daily.
Zhong Peilin wins Best in Features Video Reporting and Best News Writing Award
Peilin showcased her enthusiasm for journalism in a personal statement for programme orientation in year one. In the following three years, she strived for her goal, focusing on theoretical and practical learning.
Peilin started her internship during the third summer break at Xinhua News Agency Guangdong Branch, and prepared her final year project as soon as her year four began. She researched Guangzhou citizens' opinions about fertility under the newly-launched two-child policy. The project went smoothly with the support of Dr Edgar Yuen, an Associate Professor in Media and Communication Studies at UIC.
Zhong Peilin participates in hiking with Associate Professor Dr Edgar Yuen
According to Peilin, her academic road would not stop after the project. She said she would pursue further studies in journalism because, quoted Dr Jesse Hearns-Branaman, an Associate Professor of International Journalism at UIC: "Grade is not final."
Zhong Peilin and her fellow students' Final year project
Currently, Peilin is admitted by MSc Global Media and Communications (LSE and USC). Compared to her first-year life at UIC, she had become more confident as the College encouraged students to communicate with their teachers. She also mentioned that it would be wise to seek external advice when applying for master's programmes for UIC's teachers would gladly share their insights, from which she benefited greatly.
Zhong Peilin in 2019 University of Westminster summer programme in London
Peilin said: "The seeds I have planted in UIC have grown and yielded. I have harvested expertise in journalism, determination in the academy, and confidence and peace in myself."
From MPRO
Reporter: Du Jiewen
Photos provided by the interviewee
Editors: Cecilia Yu, Deen He
