- What makes you choose statistics and why risk management?
I have always wanted to pursue a degree which involve quantitative skills that allows me to apply those skills in a real day-to-day scenario. I wanted to learn how to identify, measure, and manage various types of risks that affect financial institutions as well as how to make insightful decisions based on the skills I've learnt. Therefore, I believe HKU Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science and the risk management program really well equipped me with the relevant skills I need to achieve my career goal.
- How did the program prepare you for your career?
The flexible structure of courses allowed me to pick courses that suited my overall career goal to become an actuary as well as giving me options to deepen my understanding on a certain topic. Apart from the lectures, the group projects helped me to learn how to collaborate with different people and develop programming and presentation skills along the way. On top of that, various internship opportunities offered by the department allowed me to apply skills i've learned in university into a real job. Having the skillset to present to the senior management is probably the most useful and relevant skill I've obtained during my study at HKU.
- What was the most memorable aspect of your study?
I think my interaction with my classmates and professors were the most memorable one for me. I've improved my communication and networking skills from my day-to-day interaction with them. I believe having supportive people around me is what makes studying in university more meaningful.
