At CUHK, every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth. TAM Regan (Year 2 /Linguistics), a passionate linguistics major from Canada and a recipient of the CUHK Faculty of Arts Scholarship for Outstanding International Students (2023-2024), shares how the university’s focus on holistic education has shaped her academic journey and personal development.
“I love attending presentations on research and exploring new findings in various fields of linguistics. Beyond my major, CUHK has also given me the chance to dive into disciplines like sociology, film studies, and economics. This broad foundation is something I value deeply, it’s opened doors to different ways of thinking.” Regan also appreciates CUHK’s general education courses for helping her develop creative and critical thinking skills, enriching her learning experience beyond her core field of study.
Speaking about the Linguistics programme, Regan highlights the benefits of being part of a small, closely connected department: “The close-knit environment allows me to connect directly with my professors, whether to discuss class material or my personal linguistic interests. I’ve even had the chance to learn about their research projects and labs, which is invaluable as I aspire to a career in academia.”
Above all, she treasures the strong sense of community at CUHK. “The interpersonal connections I’ve built, through my college (S.H. Ho), Faculty, department and beyond, ground me in my work. Seeing the hard work and collaboration of my peers inspires me to grow into the best version of myself.”
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