About Me
Last Updated: 11 Jul. 2024 08:30 (GMT+8)
Hello there! I am Ken, a university student🧑🎓 (previously an International🌎 A Level student).
In my free time, I share my study tips, habits, tools🛠️ and school life⏳ to help you be Productive, Diligent and Active.
Locations:
- Guangzhou, China (home🏡)
- Hong Kong (SAR), China (university🧑🎓)
Languages: English🇬🇧, Chinese-Simplified (简体中文)🇨🇳
Spoken Languages: English🇬🇧, Puthonghua (普通话)🇨🇳
University: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Major: Computer Science + AI (Artificial Intelligence) Extended Major (CS+AI)
Year 2 (Second Year)
Life Goal: Invent/Develop more modern technologies and make people’s life more convenient in the future.
High School Curriculum: International A Level, IGCSE
High School Results:
- A Level: 4A*
- AS Level: 4a (A* (27/28) in EPQ Project)
- IGCSE: 6A* 1A
During my high school study journey (since 2021), I always speak: "A* Flies to the Sky, Making your Future Bright!" to encourage myself.
In 2019 and 2020, I have been featured🏅 by some schools and praised🏆 by some parents. Then I began sharing📤 my study tips to the public.
Similarly, in 2023, I have been invited📩 to share my study tips in lectures🧑🏫 by an educational institution and a school. Read Article
Slogans
- 2019: Keep Studying during the Holidays!
- 2021: A* Flies to the Sky, Making your Future Bright!
- 2022: Great Study Habits are Productive
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2023:
- Make Daily Goals, Burn like Coals
- Let’s Strengthen Security on the State-of-the-art Technology
- Study in Busy Time, Help in Free Time
- New Academic Year, Study Starts Here
- Server Down causes Inefficiency, Backup Plans are Necessary
- Technology isn’t Easy, Development is Busy
Friendly Words
Regardless of the results, every single application brings you a wonderful experience.
Patience is important in problem-solving. Only with patience can you develop your problem-solving skills.
Hobbies
- Computer Networking, Programming and Server Maintenance
- Discover, Apply and Share Real-life Knowledge (Learn More)
- Make English-speaker Friends
- Content Sharing and Storytelling (e.g. Study Tips, Campus Life)
- Discover, Share and Emphasise Common Mistakes (in Academics and Real Life)
Favourite Things
- Colour: Violet (#7d0dff, RGB: 125, 13, 255)
- Foods: Western Food (Beef Steak, Pizza, etc.)
- Sport: Table Tennis, Badminton
- Programming Languages: Web (HTML, JavaScript, CSS), Backend (PHP, MySQL), Python
- Instruments: Piano
- Movies: The Secret Superstar
- Cities: Guangzhou and Hong Kong
Skills
- Edit pictures and posters with Photoshop.
- Develop websites and apps with programming languages.
- Make videos on computers.
- Fix common computer problems.
- Web/App server maintenance and incident handling.
- Type about 100 English words per minute.
Extracurricular Achievements & Leadership
- High School Student Union (A Level Section) Inspector of Disciplines (Co-leader)
- USThing App Development Team (iOS, Team Leader; formally called "Core Member")
Passed Exams and Honors
- Cambridge KET and PET
- IELTS Band 7.0 (Listening: 7.5; Reading: 7.0; Writing: 6.0; Speaking: 6.5) (6.0 per component)
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) programming certificate
- Piano Grade 10 of Guangdong Musicians Association
- Piano Grade 8 of Associated Board Royal School of Music (ABRSM)
Inventions
(2019) "Discover and Share Knowledge in Real Life" study tip
(2021) "Ken's Study Planner" online planning tool
(2022) "Great Study Habits are Productive" Posters
About Ken's Study Journey
Brand and Logo
Ken's Study Journey is my personal brand (of my public study resources📚) and my biggest personal project.
I write and make articles, resources, tools, and even lectures about my productive🌟 study tips, habits, and school life.
The name "Ken's Study Journey" simplifies all my topics. It means you will study better🤩 as you explore🔍 my resources.
Targeted Audiences
My website is targeted for students, for example:
- International school🌎 students.
- UK students studying GCSE and A Level.
- University and college🏛️ students.
Competitors
Apart from Ken's Study Journey, there are also some other studying websites🖥️ by students.
- JamAteJam, another student in HKUST.
- Ali Abdaal, a medical student🩺 and YouTuber📹 graduated from University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
History
From 2019 to 2023, Ken's Study Journey services continued for 4 years.
Click the button below to learn more about some major events of Ken's Study Journey.
Missions of Services
“Study in Busy Time, Help in Free Time”
- Welcome User Suggestions
- Respond to Every User
- Be Tolerant to Users
- Enhance User Experience
- Communicate Globally
- Support Latest Development
- Ensure Fair Competition
- Same Services Everywhere
- Ensure Equal Access