My name is Charles. Even though I’m not very confident with all the things I do, I always try my best to achieve something great. I have succeeded from time to time, but mostly I have failed. However, what motivates me to achieve more is remembering I could always improve by revising my unsuccessful attempts. I don’t like to fail when completing a task, but I know that failure is the essence of what makes people successful, and that’s why I embrace the process of doing new things.

I have many interests, but what I like the most is golf, 3D designing, and programming. I’m still trying to figure out new interests that would better suit me. I learned many different sports before, including equestrian, golf, and swimming, but in the end, I chose golf.

I first touched a golf club way back in the summer of 2012. For eight years, I enjoyed golf for fun with my brother without any focused training; however, starting from 2020, I joined training camps with professional coaches and so my handicap reached around 6 (average score of 78). I participated in tournaments in mainland China and Macau and won a few awards.

In addition, in my first year in secondary school, I joined the underwater robotics club. It is the first time I could use the things I learned in my class to create something and I loved it. My favorite part about school especially includes the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) subjects and how I could learn new knowledge and apply it to something in the real world, solving problems and exploring new topics along the way.

Studying abroad might be an intimidating idea for many as they would need to leave their home country to somewhere new, somewhere entirely different and unfamiliar, but I liked it very much. I want opportunities to improve on what I do and learn new things. After staying in Macau for over 11 years, I realized that there is a limit to how much knowledge a person could discover. Yes, a person could check on the internet or ask their teachers or professors questions, but everything is limited to only a few topics, a few professors. What I want is an opportunity: an opportunity to meet with different people with different skills and knowledge and to learn from them. This desire is the reason why I want to study abroad.

My short-term goal is to go to a good university with excellent engineering or science courses. However, my long-term aspirations are to discover the world, travel to different countries, and experience various cultures, food, and lifestyles. If possible, I also want to use the knowledge I gain in university or in my career to contribute something back to the world.

Mr. Hung’s decision to join the TIRF Presidential Society reflects his strong dedication to educational opportunity, social inclusion, and international cooperation. His generous support will enhance TIRF’s efforts to advance research, foster knowledge exchange, and build capacity in English language education worldwide. The TIRF Board of Trustees and staff express our profound gratitude for his vision and support. We are honored to welcome Mr. Hung as a Presidential Society Fellow and look forward to collaborating with him to expand impact for learners and communities across the globe.