CUHK Business School Student Named Outstanding Tertiary Student for Social Commitment
Evelyn Lam Tsz-yue, a Year 2 Global Business Studies (GBS) student, has recently been recognised as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Tertiary Students presented by the Hong Kong Youth & Tertiary Students Association. This award aims to recognise and nurture promising students interested in the future development of the Greater Bay Area.
Evelyn had her first taste of social services during the pandemic when she was in secondary school. Her volunteering experience of teaching Cantonese online for newly arrived children from the Mainland had a profound impact on her, inspiring her to continue using her abilities to contribute to those in need in the wider community.
Driven by her passion to serve, Evelyn participated in a programme organised by Innovation x Business @CUHK, a tech-business-focused platform, to develop a mobile app that aims to help elderly to expand their social network. As a secondary school student, Evelyn was fascinated by the experience to work with passionate, like-minded peers, including undergraduate students from CUHK Business School. The challenging yet meaningful experience solidified her decision to pursue her studies at CUHK Business School.
Evelyn was drawn to GBS at CUHK Business School for several reasons. The intimate class size and robust alumni network enable her to foster close relationships with classmates and seek guidance from seniors effortlessly. Besides, she values the abundant networking opportunities offered by the School, which allow her to hone her communication skills and expand her professional network.
At CUHK Business School, Evelyn cherishes the flexibility and the freedom to manage her own timetable. She actively engages in case competitions, internships, and the Cambridge Consulting Network, seizing every opportunity to broaden her horizons. Through these experiences, she has developed a systematic and strategic approach to problem-solving, gaining real-world experience that will benefit her in her future endeavours.
As a young student, Evelyn firmly believes in the value of small acts of kindness. “While we may not have the power to change the world on our own, we can certainly enhance the lives of others. Even if it’s just one single life, we are still making a meaningful difference and contributing to the creation of a better world.”
Looking ahead, Evelyn is determined to serve the community leveraging her business knowledge. “I believe that business skills and knowledge play a crucial role in leading to the success of a social enterprise. This fuels my motivation to master practical skills and widen my horizons at CUHK Business School.”
