Looking back at the time at Jin Tong Road, I thought about my four years of study at UIC and how we strove onward despite the hardships.  

The journey was tiring. I remember the moments when I felt confused as I first started to study film and television. I remember the days and nights when I worked hard to revise scripts and shoot short films. I remember the frustration I felt when I failed.

I have experienced difficulties and setbacks, and finally the pleasant breeze has come to me when the film I shot was screened in public, when I explored and learned with my classmates, when I received the scholarship for three consecutive years, and when I examined my choices at graduation.

At the beginning of my senior year, I decided to apply to graduate schools in the UK by myself. Six months later, I went from knowing nothing about studying abroad to receiving two offers from the top universities in the UK - LSE and UCL. The Media and communication department of my dream school, LSE, has been ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for many years. I was fortunate enough to be selected by LSE because of the four years of solid study at CTV. From communication theory and film history, to photography, editing and sound production, the teachers from all over the world have inspired me. Thanks to you all, I have unlimited possibilities for my future studies and works.

At the time of graduation, I finally understood the significance of UIC for me. It has guided me to meet numerous mentors and friends, and taught me to endure the disappointment and pursue my dreams bravely. The journey ahead is long and hard but I’m grateful to UIC and CTV.