The Sharing Session on “Cambridge Life and Preparing for Graduate Studies,” hosted by the Student Affairs Office of Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.), was held in Block N of M.U.S.T. on March 25, 2024. Ms. Yvonne Zheng, an alumna of Queens’ College, University of Cambridge, was invited as the guest speaker to share information about studying abroad, career planning, preparing for graduate studies, and scholarship opportunities.

(from right) Head of Student Affairs Office, Ms. Wong Ka Weng presented a souvenir to Ms. Yvonne Zheng

Guest speaker: Ms. Yvonne Zheng, an Alumna of Queens’ College, University of Cambridge

Alumna Yvonne Zheng graduated from the University of Cambridge with a master’s degree in Sociology of Media and Culture. She completed her undergraduate studies in Communication Studies in the United States rending her rich study-abroad experience. Yvonne was a member of the university’s Golf Team and was even an ex-professional golf player.

Ms. Zheng visited M.U.S.T. to share her experiences studying in the UK and the US. During her visit, she introduced the campus culture, historical buildings, beautiful learning and living environment, and rich extracurricular activities of Queens’ College. She shared her graduate study experience and inspired the students to consider their future career paths. Ms. Zheng also explained the factors students should understand and consider before applying to graduate school and how to prepare for it, and encouraged students to develop their expertise and skills, accumulate internship experiences, and participate in various extracurricular activities. During the sharing session, students actively asked questions. She gave the students great encouragement by saying they should try to fulfill their dreams, otherwise, they may regret it in the future.

Ms. Zheng also encouraged students to apply for the “Dr. Liu Chak Wan Scholarships” at Queens’ College of the University of Cambridge. The Macau University of Science and Technology has partnered with the University of Cambridge to offer the “Dr. Liu Chak Wan Scholarships” commencing the academic year 2024/2025, to support three graduates of M.U.S.T. to undertake master’s degrees at the College each year. The scholarships are made possible thanks to the generosity of M.U.S.T.’s Chancellor, Dr. Liu Chak Wan, and will cover the cost of the recipient’s course fees and living expenses. The sharing session concluded with warm applause and with great benefit to the students who gained a broader understanding of the process and requirements to apply to graduate school.

Students actively asking questions

Group photo