{"id":203762,"date":"2026-06-12T08:01:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T00:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/?page_id=203762"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:51:07","slug":"suki-tam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/student-stories\/suki-tam\/","title":{"rendered":"Suki Tam"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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True inclusion isn't about forcing change on others. It's about understanding their needs, walking with them, and helping them carve out a path that's right for them.
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Helping Others is Also Fulfilling Oneself:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

Suki Tam Discovers the Meaning of Growth Through Service<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Helping others may seem like an act of giving, but often, it brings even greater rewards. Suki Tam, a Year 4 student in the Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and Mental Health at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), has come to embrace this truth firsthand. Through active participation in a range of service-learning programmes at HKMU, she discovered her strengths, uncovered new dimensions of her personality, and found the meaning of growth. \u201cIf you're willing to try, you'll break through your limits and unlock infinite possibilities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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From her very first year, Suki joined the Student Affairs Office (SAO)'s Mental Health Ambassador (MHA) Programme with the hope of putting her studies into practice, by spreading awareness and promoting emotional well-being at school. Each year, she and her team designed different themed campaigns to engage fellow students in creative and approachable ways.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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One of her most memorable events focused on sleep and mental health. \u201cWe used aromatherapy candles to help participants relax and taught them to weave dreamcatchers to hang above their beds,\u201d she said. \u201cI didn't expect so many people to be so fascinated by the craft itself.\u201d The event drew students from various departments, many of whom had never met before. It not only built awareness but also created friendships, and Suki herself left with a few new ones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As a Mental Health Ambassador, Suki (back row, third from left) actively participates in organising various activities to raise awareness of mental health among her peers.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In addition to serving as an MHA, Suki also joined the SAO’s SENsitivity Buddies Programme, where she interacted with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Through inclusive service projects, the programme encourages mutual understanding and connection between SEN and non-SEN students.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A standout memory was a partnership with the Hong Kong Physically Handicapped and Able-Bodied (PHAB) Association to host a wheelchair experience event. Participants navigated the campus in wheelchairs to experience firsthand the challenges of physical disability. \u201cWhat normally takes one or two minutes on foot took over five in a wheelchair,\u201d Suki recalled. \u201cIt was exhausting just pushing the chair, and turning corners was especially tough.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The experience, she said, made everyone reflect on the importance of accessible facilities and the need to keep them available for those who truly depend on them. \u201cWe shouldn't occupy these spaces casually,\u201d she added, \u201cbecause doing so limits the rights and access of others.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Working side by side with SEN students challenged and ultimately changed Suki's perceptions. \u201cTextbooks can describe types of SEN and their symptoms, but they don't show you the people behind the labels,\u201d she said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Through her experience, she came to appreciate the unique strengths many SEN students possess. She recalled working with a student on the autism spectrum disorder whose organisational skills and artistic talents were outstanding. \u201cWith the right support,\u201d Suki said, \u201cthey can thrive and shine with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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True inclusion, she believes, isn't about forcing change on others. \u201cIt's about understanding their needs, walking with them, and helping them carve out a path that's right for them.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Suki strives to explore different methods to help students relieve emotional distress and academic stress.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Suki (front row, left) is not only a passionate volunteer but also deeply interested in archery; she is currently a committee member of the HKMU Traditional Chinese Archery Society.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Taking the First Step: And Discovering a New Self<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Suki describes her journey through service as a process of self-discovery. \u201cI used to be quiet and shy, and rarely joined extracurricular activities in secondary school.\u201d That changed when she was invited to join a service team. Organising events gave her a surprising sense of joy and a growing confidence in her ability to lead and connect. \u201cWith each project, I became more certain of my own abilities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cIt turns out, the first step is everything. Don't worry about the outcome. Just try, and you'll discover possibilities you never expected.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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From Bullseye to Life Philosophy: Focus on the Moment<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As a committee member of HKMU's Traditional Chinese Archery Society, she has travelled to compete with teams from other regions and learn about the cultural traditions behind the sport.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cArchery demands both mental clarity and physical discipline,\u201d she explained. \u201cYou must focus entirely on each movement. Our coach often says, 'You can see a person's character through how they shoot.'\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This philosophy became a personal mantra. \u201cBefore you act, settle your emotions and mindset. And if you miss the target, don't blame others. Reflect on yourself first.\u201d Over time, that approach began to shape how she lived her life beyond the archery range.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When asked about her time at HKMU, Suki smiled and described it as \u201ca journey filled with growth.\u201d She encourages future students to seize every opportunity to explore and expand their limits. \u201cThere's so much to discover if you step outside your comfort zone,\u201d she said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After graduation, she hopes to work in the non-profit organisation, where she can apply her skills in event planning or counselling to support others, just as she was once supported.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Suki Tam<\/strong><\/p>

  • Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and Mental Health, HKMU<\/li>
  • 2022-2025 Mental Health Ambassador, HKMU<\/li>
  • 2024\/25 Awardee of Metro FAITH Scheme – Mastering Level, HKMU<\/li>
  • 2024\/25 Awardee of Non-Academic Excellence Award, HKMU<\/li>
  • 2024\/25 Awardee of Government Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) Reaching Out Award<\/li>
  • 2024\/25 Committee Member of the 2nd Traditional Chinese Archery Society, HKMU<\/li>
  • 2024\/25 Organiser of \u201cSoul-Wellness\u201d Campaign – \u201cVacation for the Mind\u201d Camping Experience, HKMU<\/li>
  • 2024\/25 Student Facilitator of HKMU x SideBySide Hackathon 2025<\/li>
  • 2024\/25 Student Mentor of SENsitivity Buddies Programme, HKMU<\/li>
  • 2025\/26 Awardee of Dr Sin Wai Kin Chinese Culture Scholarship<\/li>
  • 2025\/26 Awardee of Government Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) Talent Development Scholarship<\/li>
  • 2025\/26 Committee Member of the 3rd Traditional Chinese Archery Society, HKMU<\/li>
  • 2025\/26 Organiser of Student Service Fair 2025, HKMU<\/li>
  • 2025\/26 Organiser of Mental Health Ambassador Programme – Exam Support Station, HKMU<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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