Know the Risk Before You Leap｜Hongqing Hao #Episode 35

In this episode, we've invited a special "adventurer"—Dr Hongqing Hao, who has journeyed all the way from a UK high school to completing his Ph.D. Across the many years of study abroad, he has witnessed the seasons change in a foreign land and experienced the full spectrum of emotions, from confusion to clarity.In these uncertain times, pursuing a PhD feels more like a gamble. In this episode, she openly shares the real stories of the "pitfalls" she encountered along the way: unseen moments in the darkness and between choice and perseverance. Hao's message to everyone hesitating at a crossroads is this: choose wisely, but once you commit, strive to be the best within your capabilities. At the same time, don't set your expectations for this academic adventure too high. Lowering your expectations, she believes, is the best mindset to have.This episode is dedicated to all those standing at a fork in the road: may you have the courage to choose, and the wisdom to let go of expectations.