This Hong Kong Life

Currently in her final year of University, Jenny has been overwhelmed by her school work, competitions, projects and internship, having meanwhile uncertainties for graduation and stepping into society with fresh eyes. Majoring in Photography, she has even taken up a project to teach youth participants photography skills, and to exhibit their photos taken in their own communities. This ‘golden chance’ as she described her definitely spiced her last bit of Uni life up. Click in to listen to what she advice she would give to youths like her!

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Episode 5 welcomes our special overseas guest, Lilybelle. Currently residing and studying at Grade 9 in Australia, Lilybelle shared her story of being born and raised in Hong Kong, while abruptly moving to another country during the pandemic. Having barely had the chance to say goodbye to her friends and home as well as changing curriculums and living under a new culture, she shared the challenges she faced while making a huge transition and advice that has helped her grow and maintain a positive spirit. This lively and optimistic young girl definitely nailed it.

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17-year-old Vanessa has definitely seized the chance to discover more interests under the pandemic, having more free time off virtual lessons - online gaming and fitness both make her life more fruitful, not to mention making overseas new friends! Click in to listen to her suggestions for her fellows for maintaining well-being and balance.

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Describing herself as an optimist, 15-year-old Renee does not find COVID-19 putting a halt to her navigation and exploration to different opportunities. Instead, she has engaged herself in wakeboarding and hockey, which are “so fun” to her especially when with friends. She even got to travel abroad during this critical period, that certainly keeps her life under the pandemic more fruitful and exciting. Tune in to share her positivity!

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Ever wondered what boarding school is like? Jayde described her experiences in boarding school during this episode. Jayde is grateful for her boarding school experience, where she met friends and grew as a person. Jayde explained how the house-mother and house-daughter relations allowed her to build a good friendship. Jayde gets inspiration from being around others, though she mentioned struggles with meeting people in university in comparison with being surrounded by friends in boarding school. As an arts lover, Jayde writes poetry and songs. She does dance and drama too. Jayde mentioned how reading and writing poetry helps to “release emotions in a healthy way.” At the moment, Jayde regularly prioritizes alone time, and she continues to delve into the world of literature as an English major student.