Introduction of Pak-hei
Hello 大家好！My name is Parco, an exchange student from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), currently majoring in translation and global creative industries. I am born and raised in Hong Kong. It is my first time to come to the United States. My Chinese name is Pak-Hei (柏希). "柏" is a cypress tree which stands for longevity in the Chinese culture while "希" stands for hope. It is my parents who create my name because they want me to be healthy and hopeful.
Speaking of academic interests, I choose to major in translation because I love both the Chinese language and the English language and giving up either of them is the hardest decision to make. Translation is interesting to me when it comes to knowing the subtle differences and intricate relations between these two languages. I can know more about their cultural backgrounds through translation especially when doing dynamic equivalence translation. Translation aside, global creative industries was never my plan before I entered HKU. It is a fresh major to quite a few people whenever I introduce myself to people. At my home university, this major does not require you to entirely focus on a particular industry but gives you exposure to various creative industries ranging from the publishing industry to the film industry to the gaming industry.
Thanks to such an unintentional encounter with this field, I am motivated to pursue my passion for creating and editing lifestyle content for a magazine as well as brainstorming new ideas and innovative concepts with a creative team of industry experts in a professional setting. I am so grateful to do a social media editorial internship at Readymade Publications (RMM) based in Hong Kong. I got the opportunity to be part of the second volume of RMM’s brand new quarterly publication AWW which will bring bears and solo living into focus. It is going to be published in the U.S. in March. I just can’t wait to see it in person!
Apart from the publishing industry, I was also a VIP relations intern at Art Central, one of the largest contemporary art exhibitions in Hong Kong. Through this internship, I was exposed to the very best in visual art from across the globe, arousing my interest in art.
My future career plan has been changing a lot since I went to college. As I am already a junior and basically only one year remains until graduation, many people asked me about what I am going to do afterward. I cannot give a specific answer at this moment but at least I find myself more interested in working in creative industries; meanwhile, translation probably would become my practical skill in assisting my career. After all, I am still open to changes and challenges in the future.
At this moment, one of the biggest challenges to me is cooking since came to the U.S. for exchange as I do not cook in Hong Kong. I honestly hope that I can be independent to take care of myself and manage myself very well in this exchange semester. As for the short-term plan in the States, I would love to travel around the country and visit other countries nearby. I love exploring different cultures and see stunning natural sceneries.
Last but not the least, I sincerely would draw your attention to what is happening in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has undergone an anti-extradition law amendment bill movement for the past 7 months and the reason why the movement can sustain for so long is its leaderless feature. I personally digital media plays a vital role throughout the protest. May I sincerely share the media that help to shout Hong Kong’s situation to the world below:
“FIVE DEMANDS, NOT ONE LESS.”
