"It was my greatest honour to receive the Quantitative Finance Outstanding Student Award, especially on the year that marked the 20th anniversary of our Programme. This Award is the highest recognition for the effort I had paid throughout my QFIN journey. There had been ups and downs within these past 4 years, but with the support from my peers and the Programme Office, I was able to overcome and venture through the adversities, and achieve much more than what I had expected.

Owing to the invaluable opportunities provided by the Department and the University, my term as a QFIN candidate was full of experiences not limited to academia, but also in professional development, leadership, and extra-curricular activities. I was given the chance to attend and represent CUHK at the Boao Forum for Asia, to organise volunteer teaching projects in rural areas in Guangxi, to study abroad at UCLA as an exchange student, and to intern at banking institutions in both Hong Kong and Beijing. These experiences have shaped me into an all-rounded individual with international exposure. With the practical knowledge I had gained in class, and always bearing in mind the counsel to prepare for our careers early, I had worked hard and successfully passed the professional and licensing examinations before graduation, and became truly ready for the challenges out in the real business world.

Still, without the generous help and guidance from our alumni and the Department office throughout the Programme, I would not have been able to achieve what I have. Thus, I wish to contribute back to the Programme by becoming a mentor to current students and motivate them to pursue their ambitions, and personally tell them that we should never underestimate ourselves – luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

Agnes FONG
(QFIN 2018)
Awardee of Outstanding Quantitative Finance Student Award 2017-18

"Being a QFIN student is certainly one of the greatest decisions I have ever made, for it is a place where people can achieve their career aspirations, a place where people can grow and shine. Indeed, I feel utmostly honored to be awarded the Quantitative Finance Outstanding Student Award, it is a recognition of the efforts that I have paid along the way. Yet, nothing great would have been achieved without the supports and mentoring I have received from my program, my peers and my fellow friends.As an oversea student from Macau, I had very few connections at the beginning of my study, yet QFIN provided me a great platform to make like-minded friends. As a student who had zero foundation in finance, economic, our well-structured curriculum filled me with practical knowledge, which I could later on apply on different international case competitions and on my current job as a trader. Mostly importantly, with long history of the program comes a group of experienced and helpful alumni/mentors, who shared with me invaluable insights on the industry, guiding me to fulfil my career aspiration.

To me, this award is not a mere recognition of my efforts, instead it serves as a great reminder to myself of how much supports I have received along my study, thus motivating me to give back to our QFIN family whenever possible in the near future."

Marcus CHAN
(QFIN 2021)
Awardee of Outstanding Quantitative Finance Student Award 2020-21

“Throughout my four years of university life, the QFIN programme has given me the flexibility to join various activities alongside a dynamic and fruitful academic life. Not only did I join a student society as a treasurer, but also took part in case competitions, participated in international voluntary events and even went on an exchange in Italy. Frankly speaking, exchange study at the Bocconi University was unquestionably one of the most memorable times in my life.

My classmates in the university were always so proactive to ask questions and shout out their ideas in lessons. I was greatly impressed and felt very glad to be able to indulge in such a learning atmosphere. Apart from studying, travelling is another important component that completes your exchange. Italy is so famous for its huge contributions to the world of arts. Colosseum in Rome, Juliet House in Verona, Duomo in Milan, etc. These are all the places I have travelled to and have left me in awe of the beauty of their history and culture.

Thanks to the generous support of the alumni from the QFIN programme, I was awarded the Exchange Scholarship, which allowed me to gain this invaluable and once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I would definitely encourage you to grasp the chance -- explore the world and meet life-long friends.”

Helen WONG 
(QFIN 2021)
Awardee of Exchange Scholarship in honor of Prof. Dennis Fan for QFIN/QFRM 2019-20

“The exchange to Malmö University has been a rewarding experience and definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made in my lifetime. Having spent my spring semester in such a renowned institution, I enjoyed intellectual exchange during lectures and developed life-long friendships with students from around the world. I was deeply impressed by their proactive teaching & learning culture and it was really inspiring even though online lessons were adopted during the semester.

Apart from studying, travelling and experiencing different cultures across the world is also a crucial part of the exchange life. Despite the outbreak of COVID-19 has stopped me travelling in different countries, I still grasp the opportunity to travel domestically in Sweden and explore the culture of local Swedes. Thanks to the tremendous support of alumni from the QFIN programme, the exchange programme has definitely added colours to my university life.”

Matthew LI 
(QFIN 2021)
Awardee of Exchange Scholarship in honor of Prof. Dennis Fan for QFIN/QFRM 2019-20

"Each new experience inevitably changes my perspective on life, and the past 4 years as a QFRM student was no exception. I am very honoured to be awarded the Quantitative Finance Outstanding Student Award, it not only recognizes my achievements and significant contributions but also reminds me of the support that I have received during my studies as a Finance student.

The programme has encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and develop as an all-rounded person. I was encouraged to join many case competitions which developed essential skills that I need. By applying the knowledge we learned during class and working together as a team, we won the Hong Kong champion in the RB Global Challenge 2020. I was also given the opportunity to go on exchange to study abroad at the University of Miami, which allowed me to learn about the financial markets in the US and develop lifelong friendships with students from around the world.  This has been undoubtedly one of the best moments of my life.

I am thankful that our alumni and department office always encourage and support students in different aspects. All these exposures have shaped my global mindset, which is essential for future business leaders. Without their help, I would not be able to overcome the hurdles and achieve what I have achieved. I cannot wait to become a mentor to the current and future students and continue our tradition of contributing our QFIN family upon graduation."

Reina YU
(QFRM 2022)
Awardee of Outstanding Quantitative Finance Student Award 2021-22