{"id":33108,"date":"2025-08-25T15:32:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/?post_type=school_news&#038;p=33108"},"modified":"2025-09-05T16:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T08:14:57","slug":"donald-leungs-dynamic-path-hku-social-sciences-forging-global-perspectives-and-careers","status":"publish","type":"school_news","link":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/school_news\/donald-leungs-dynamic-path-hku-social-sciences-forging-global-perspectives-and-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Leung\u2019s Dynamic Path: HKU Social Sciences Forging Global Perspectives and Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Studying <strong>Bachelor of Social Sciences (BScoSc)<\/strong> at <strong>Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS)<\/strong> was an immersive period filled with <strong>intellectual exploration, meaningful connections, and moments of personal growth<\/strong>. Donald Leung, BSocSc Class of 2025, dove into new ideas, learned from diverse peers and professors, and discovered the values that continue to guide him. It wasn\u2019t just about academic knowledge\u2014it was <em><strong>a journey that shaped the way he views the world<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33117\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC03243_1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC03243_1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC03243_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC03243_1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC03243_1-1.jpg 1134w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Donald Leung, Class of 2025, Bachelor of Social Sciences<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-HK\" style=\"letter-spacing: .1pt;\">The <b>coursework<\/b> at the Faculty of Social Sciences provided a solid foundation in the social sciences for<b> <\/b>Donald, opening his mind to entrepreneurial<b> <\/b>thinking and showing him how ideas can become <b>impactful<\/b>. His volunteering work as Lead Project Coordinator at <b>Quo Vadis<\/b>, serving multi-ethnic students in the community, along with his initiatives at the University Hall, allowed him to put into practice what he had learned. These experiences not only gave him valuable knowledge and experiences, but also the confidence to take on his current role at a digital transformation consultancy firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33111\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-5.43.51-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-5.43.51-PM.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-5.43.51-PM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-5.43.51-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33109\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.29-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.29-PM.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.29-PM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.29-PM-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;\">The <strong>Social Innovation and Global Citizenship (SIGC)<\/strong> requirements led Donald to an internship at the Hong Kong Dignity Institute, giving him <strong>hands-on exposure to societal challenges<\/strong>. The 3-campus East Asian <strong>exchange<\/strong> programme also took him to Japan and Korea, which opened his eyes to the <strong>complexity and<\/strong> <strong>interconnectedness of the Asia region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33110\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.30-PM-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.30-PM-1.jpeg 739w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.30-PM-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.30-PM-1-640x479.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.30-PM-1-480x359.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.30-PM-1-384x287.jpeg 384w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-29-at-4.55.30-PM-1-320x239.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>FOSS Mentorship Programme<\/strong> at HKU was a transformative experience, offering thoughtful guidance, immersive cultural events, and inspiring intellectual discussions.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most memorable moments was attending a musical performance organized by his mentor, which showed him how thoughtful planning and cultural engagement can bring people together in ways that leave a lasting impact. Career-focused talks surrounded him with mentors and peers, engaging him in discussions about ethics, global issues, and personal development.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33376 \" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-copy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-copy-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-copy-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-copy-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-copy-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-copy-1-640x479.jpg 640w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-copy-1-480x359.jpg 480w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-copy-1-384x287.jpg 384w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-copy-1-320x239.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Through comprehensive learning and experiences at <strong>HKU Social Sciences<\/strong>, Donald had a <strong>fruitful and multifaceted journey<\/strong> <strong>that connected the dots between academic life and the workplace<\/strong>, giving him the tools and perspective to move forward with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","school_new_categories":[793],"school_news_tag":[],"thought_leadership_category":[],"department_category":[],"class_list":["post-33108","school_news","type-school_news","status-publish","hentry","school_new_categories-alumni"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/school_news\/33108"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/school_news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/school_news"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"school_new_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/school_new_categories?post=33108"},{"taxonomy":"school_news_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/school_news_tag?post=33108"},{"taxonomy":"thought_leadership_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thought_leadership_category?post=33108"},{"taxonomy":"department_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/department_category?post=33108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}