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  • Hong Kong Young Writer of the Year 2017, Poetry Winner 2018
  • GSIS President of MUN 2016-present
  • Student of the Year – English Linguist – 2nd Runner-Up
  • SPARK Debating Competition 2017 – Best Speaker – 1st Runner-Up
  • UK Senior Mathematics Challenge – Gold Award 2016-2018

From a young age, I was raised with high expectations. Both of my parents were the first members of their families to receive a university education. They worked tirelessly to build a life for me, a foundation for my success—but most importantly, they imbued within me the importance of hard work, of being the best student I could be.

However, when I was younger, I saw everything as an obligation. Responsibilities overwhelmed me with the fear of failure and the mentality that it would be better not to try than to risk being second best. I had no calling; no passion; no drive. It was only about three years ago when I finally saw that I could never be the best version of myself unless I was the main force driving myself forward.

That was when I discovered competition. It was the cold splash of water, the sudden realisation that as I held stubbornly to maintaining my report cards, my peers had been moving past me and experimenting in all kinds of extra-curricular endeavours. I found myself searching desperately for a goal, and the will to work towards it. Slowly, I came to understand the importance of trying—I might never be number one at one thing, but having variety is just as commendable; having the courage to try, even faced with possible disappointment, is even more respectable.

I found my passion in writing through years of reading to escape reality. To this day, writing is a choice, not a chore. From writing birthed an interest in other kinds of linguistic usage—I particularly enjoy argumentative speaking as well. Yet my interests are not limited to linguistics, because I love experimenting with new activities, new roles. My school, GSIS, has been crucial to building my confidence with its support, always encouraging students to be curious and responsible individuals. I am proud of how I have grown to become self-aware: able to assume leadership, yet still an enthusiastic team player.

I follow the principle that every competition, every activity and every assignment is something I take upon myself voluntarily, ensuring that I will devote full attention to them. This applies equally to service. When it comes to doing something for my community, I have found my cause in youth education, especially as GSIS has given me so many opportunities. The gap in quality of education from youth has a multiplied effect on the courses of people’s futures, and is what stops children from advancing in the society. Over the years, I have taken part in fundraisers and volunteered for charities that improve accessibility to education, and most recently, I am working on developing a mentorship programme for orphans in language self-expression skills. Helping others find their voices has never been more crucial in our media-infested world. To this end, I hope to study law at university in order to better understand the foundations of society’s interpersonal relationships and responsibilities—it will also enable me, through pro bono work, to give a voice to, and adequately represent, people who cannot afford it.

Finally, I want to end with another comment on the spirit of competition. In many respects, it has pushed me to strive for constant self-betterment. School is a relatively sheltered bubble of comfort; exposing myself to external activities has introduced me to many similar-minded people along different paths, united by common interests, greatly widening my perspective with their input. Yet on the other hand, rivalries between young people may hinder us from working together to achieve things greater than each individual. If we want a better society, we need to learn to accommodate, to collaborate, to share—across CVs, classrooms, and borders.[/vc_column_text][tek_button button_text=”Back” button_style=”tt_primary_button” button_color_scheme=”btn_primary_color” button_hover_state=”” button_icon_bool=”no” button_action=”button-action-link” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2F159.89.198.89%2Fyoutharch-web%2Fpast-awardees%2F|||” button_position=”button-center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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  • Hong Kong Young Writer of the Year 2017, Poetry Winner 2018
  • GSIS President of MUN 2016-present
  • Student of the Year – English Linguist – 2nd Runner-Up
  • SPARK Debating Competition 2017 – Best Speaker – 1st Runner-Up
  • UK Senior Mathematics Challenge – Gold Award 2016-2018

從小開始，父母對我寄予極高的期望。為了我的將來，他們費盡心機，給我創造了最好的學習環境和機會，成為我將來成功的基石。更重要的是，他們敎曉我要勤奮努力，盡全力成為一名優秀的學生。

然而，當我年幼時，只把每一件事視為一種責任。沉重的責任感令我懼怕失敗，「逃避」成為了我的避風港。我沒有夢想、沒有方向，更沒有動力。直至大概三年前，我終於明白問題所在。當我還只顧及成績時，我發現同學們已計劃參加不同的課外活動或比賽。我突然意識到自己缺乏一個目標，一個要努力實現的目標。從那時開始，我漸漸明白到勇於嘗試的重要性，哪怕會給自己帶來一些失望和挫敗感。我要有自己的夢想，為自己的目標而努力。除非能夠找到自我推進的動力，否則就無法突破自我，成就未來。

由於自小喜愛閱讀，我選擇了寫作為目標。我不但對寫作充滿熱情，也喜歡參與需要大量思考及議論的課外活動，如辯論、公開演講等。除了與語文相關的活動，我也會在不同範疇和崗位作出多方面的嘗試。我的學校——德瑞國際學校一向鼓勵學生要對凡事抱有好奇心，要做一個負責任的人。學校給我的機會及支持使我時刻都充滿自信，令我既具有信心擔任領導的角色，又同時能成為一名熱心的團隊成員。

我參加每項比賽、活動或社會服務時都堅守一個原則， 就是自願和自發參與，並且全力以赴。社會服務方面，我特別關心青年教育的發展。德瑞給予我高質素的教育，使我領會到教育對青年人的重要性。敎育質素是一個能影響青年人的未來，以及在社會裡向上流動的基本因素；這幾年，我參加了不同類型的籌款和義工活動，旨在幫助青年教育。最近，我正為一班孤兒策劃師友輔導計劃，希望提升他們的自我表達能力，幫助他們提高自信，發揮所長。再者，我希望在大學能選修法律，以便更好地理解人際關係和社會責任的基礎，這也將給予我機會去透過無償工作，代表有需要的人去發聲和尋求公義。

最後，我想對比賽精神提出另一個觀點，就是比賽促使我努力不懈地進步。學校像一個溫室環境， 通過參加校外的比賽活動，能讓我接觸許多不同背景的人，大大拓闊了我的視野。年青人之間的競爭並不會阻礙我們共同努力去達成更大的目標。為了創造一個更好的社會，我們需要學習彼此接納，互相合作及不斷付出。傑出就是付出！[/vc_column_text][tek_button button_text=”返回” button_style=”tt_primary_button” button_color_scheme=”btn_primary_color” button_hover_state=”” button_icon_bool=”no” button_action=”button-action-link” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2F159.89.198.89%2Fyoutharch-web%2Fzh-hant%2Fpast-awardees%2F|||” button_position=”button-center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]