Short answer: Although the experience itself is unpleasant, the answer is NO
Four years ago, when I knew that I was going to spend the next four years at this university, my world collapsed instantly.
The familiar truth
You will find it strange if you are not from Asia.
Since I am from Hong Kong🇭🇰, I found that I was deeply affected by Hong Kong culture. It’s because in this small city, people define your ability based on your education background.
Therefore, students who can get into universities with higher QS ranking will have more job and networking opportunities. While students from other universities can apply for overseas exchange programs, all I could do was stay in the cozy classroom at the university.
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Is it too late?
Soon after I enrolled in the program, I realized that linguistics is not my cup of tea. The theories and classes were super boring. But I don’t want to waste more time and money to switch to another major.
Then I lost my direction. Just like my classmates, we were all very clear that the training and resources provided by the school were insufficient for us to become a professional translator or linguist.
Everything seemed hopeless until I saw a school email, which included a program that is open to university students in Hong Kong. I immediately applied for the program and Accidentally got the chance to become a UNV (United Nations Volunteer).
Six months later, the contract ended, and I returned to Hong Kong.
Current situation
Job-hunting has become a challenging task in the recent situation. People moan about being jobless for six months, and unemployment figures keep rising every day across multiple social media platforms.
I was quite lucky🌱. Apart from the interviews I am preparing, I have already joined the training program for future sports coach in a local program.
Ironically, I met students from the famous universities in the same program as well. It seems like even a stem degree from a famous university can’t give you a stable future as well.
Now I look back, if I didn’t finish my studies, wouldn’t have gotten the internship offer or had such an unforgettable experience.🤪
And I am quite grateful about that.
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