[Southern California] Home away from Home

(from left) Mentor Dr Gloria Yu and Mentee Alan Chen, embracing the essence of friendship and creating lasting memories together.

Alan Chen Zhanyuan (BEcon&Fin) “I would love to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for Gloria’s companionship and guidance during my exchange at UC Berkeley. We shared some incredible moments together, such as hiking in Oakland and enjoying authentic Cantonese cuisine. These experiences have created golden memories that I will cherish for years to come.

I am especially thankful for Gloria’s care and concern during my recovery from COVID. Her kindness made me feel the warmth of home, even while being far away from it.

This mentorship journey has been truly meaningful, and I am deeply grateful to HKU for offering such a wonderful program. It has allowed me to connect with a warm, friendly, and knowledgeable mentor like Gloria. I am confident that the mentorship bond we’ve built will remain lifelong.“

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