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I first joined UROP when I was in Year 2. Frankly speaking, I joined the

programme at that time just because I got one unused credit and would not
like to waste it. Yet, I now dare to say I have never regretted participating in
UROP. In my opinion, UROP is a platform for you to analyse real-world stuff
with first principles. Under professors’ supervision, you will be given a chance
to apply your textbook knowledge to solve problems, and you will know how
useful what you have learnt can be. If you dare to challenge yourself, just join
UROP, and it will be a fruitful experience. YIP Chun Yin
Major in Physics, Year 4

UROP has been a great opportunity for me to learn useful skills and apply

them in real-world problems, not only about how to use a kind of software,
how to conduct a literature review and how to design an experiment, but also
about the art of teamwork, like how to achieve balanced workload, and how
to coordinate and motivate team members. Moreover, I have got a taste of
the nature of research. The curiosity in the exploration and the excitement in
the discovery have really inspired me to continuously study deeper into the
GU Qiao problem, which I believe is exactly what keeps a researcher enthusiastic.
Major in Electronic Engineering
and Computer Science, Year 3

From walking into the lab as a lost and perplexed student with absolutely no
prior experience in conducting research or reviewing literature, to growing
personally and academically every moment – UROP has been undoubtedly
one of the most treasured journeys of mine at HKUST. The program has
allowed me to discover my dormant fascination for research and has helped

me develop crucial experimental and critical thinking skills. It has not only
helped me decide a path for my future career but has also introduced me to
some of the most amazing people without whom life simply would not have HASSAN Shaoli
been so splendid! Major in Biochemistry
and Cell Biology, Year 3

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