The Industrial Attachment Office (IAO) at HKSYU debuted the event “Pathways to Success: Alumni Perspectives on Teaching Careers” in collaboration with the Departments of Chinese, English, and History, welcoming alumni from the three departments—now working as teachers—to return to campus and share their experiences. Their insights helped HKSYU students interested in the education sector better understand the Education Concentration.

The alumni highlighted that the Education Concentration includes a Work Placement course, which serves as a foundation for becoming teachers. Alumnus Mak, teaching at Academy of Innovation (Confucius Hall), expressed his aspiration to positively influence students and provide guidance for those feeling lost. Alumnus Su, an English teacher at VNSAA St. Hilary’s School, acknowledged the physical and mental demands of teaching but noted that the experience has made him more patient, considerate, and thoughtful.

Professor HE Qiliang, Head of the Department of History, stated that teaching is least likely to be replaced by AI, and he believed that even in the foreseeable future, AI will not be able to replace teachers.