It is not an easy time to be a journalist in Hong Kong but it is the time for those who are already or will be a journalist to study journalism necessarily. Most importantly, talk with your teachers, they would love to help you.

Journalism MA program is a solid bedrock for anyone who aspires to be an insightful, influential, ethical, and independent journalist. It has unleashed my potential by offering myriads of opportunities, ranging from talking directly with Bloomberg News’ founding editor Matthew Winkler, MIT Technology Review senior correspondents, Wall Street Journal top-notch journalists, and prominent media researchers specialized in visual, psychological, or political communication.
Combined with well-structured courses and seminars, these experiences enriched me not only as a young journalist but also as a person. It’s truly indelible to be a student here. Hopefully, I could come back from time to time.

I have learned a lot from the programme, especially about how to tell stories in the media. The courses are well designed. All the instructors are well-equipped with both industry and theoretical knowledge and are committed to teaching. I highly recommend MA in Journalism at CUHK to interested students.

During my year in the MA in Journalism program, I connected with classmates who shared similar passions and built meaningful relationships with genuine and approachable teachers. Our lively discussions were free and inspiring. Beyond the classroom, my reporting pushed me to explore the rich diversity of Hong Kong, where I got to know wonderful people and their authentic lives. Courses in Journalism were always engaging and filled with practical insights. For me, each interview was an adventure into the unexpected—you never know who will share their story next, or the tales you’ll uncover. This required continuously seeking out key informants, honing questioning skills, and understanding structural factors behind events. The capability of adaptability and analytical thinking you developed here are invaluable in journalism and beyond. More importantly, those remarkable encounters and acts of kindness you experience can provide tremendous energy, empowering you to continue your journey through life.

MA in Journalism program as a life-changing experience for me because I found my mission here. The instruction in critical thinking, reporting and concern about the society will benefit me all through my career.

The MA in Journalism programme is about more than just learning the practical skills of journalists, like reporting news stories in Chinese, English, data, photos, audio and videos. It’s also about cultivating a journalistic perspective and mindset, equipping you with the ability to try to understand yourself, others and society with an open mind, even if you choose not to pursue a career in journalism. This programme helps me rethink my experience, discover my unique advantages and cherish my value. Interactions with classmates, teachers and fellow journalists have contributed to my personal growth, which makes me a more complete person.

In the end, thanks to the MA in Journalism programme, for its warm and kind welcome to childish idealists. May all of these idealists still embrace a continuous curiosity and concern about the world, even in a rapidly changing industry and increasingly divided society. Never turn your back on the world, close your mind, and give up your voice. And through action, there remain all kinds of possibilities.

It’s important to have our voice and, meanwhile, record others’ voices. The MA in Journalism program continues this hope with someone persisting and new ones joining in.