Be in Spark Global

Hi everyone! I’m Ajax (he/they/she), a first year SBM student. I was born in Hong Kong but studied in the Philippines for most of my life. Ethnically, I’m mixed, and I like to describe myself as a jack of all trades, master of many.

Hi! I am Alvis, a second year local student. I really enjoy meeting friends from multiple cultural backgrounds. I also like reading, especially about history and philosophy, because they often question my old beliefs and bring new ideas.

Hi! I am Anne (she/her), an international student, originally from South Korea. I'm currently a second-year student majoring in Management (BBA). I really enjoy taking photos or short films with my digital camera :)

Hello everyone, I'm Antony (he/him), a Year 2 Aerospace Engineering student. I was born in India and spent my formative years in Botswana, which gave me a unique perspective on life.

Hiya! I’m Ariana (she/her) and I’m an exchange student from The Netherlands. For the past two years I’ve studied engineering in Denmark, and now I’m expanding my horizons further in Hong Kong. I’m happiest when I’m near the water, and if I could, I’d spend all my time sailing!

Hii everyone! I’m Arianna :) I’m born and raised in Hong Kong, and I’m a second year student in the World Bachelor in Business program! I love exploring the world and learning new things. As a huge foodie, I love to try new and interesting food from everywhere!

Hello I’m Catalina and I am from Denver, Colorado in the USA! I am passionate about culture and currently study in the World Bachelor in Business program (second year). In my free time, I learn and teach Latin social dancing like salsa and bachata.

Hi! I am Chelene, a final year Marketing student. I am a travelholic and so if you can’t see me around campus, I am probably somewhere else across the globe.

Hello everyone, I am Cherris (she/her)! I am a local student studying Accounting and Information Systems. I truly believe that a mix of backgrounds and ideas leads to the best creativity and I enjoy creating community projects to help everyone feel included.

Hey y'all, I'm Seungwan (Chris) Kim. I'm a Year 3 Marketing student. Though I'm Korean, I've lived in South Africa and India in the past. I'm a big fan of cycling and distance running and the novel Dune. I'm also a history nerd.

Hiiii! I’m Christine, a second-year student in HKUST, majoring in Economics and Finance. I was born and raised in mainland China and join HKUST through Gaokao. I’m an outgoing and easygoing girl, who would love to talk to and make friends with everyone.

Hey guys! This is Cindy (she/her), a local student majoring in EVMT. I love making friends throughout the world and building deeper connections between both local and international peers.

Hi! My name is Claire (she/her) and I’m a Business and Management student from the United States (Minnesota and Hawaii). Outside of meeting new people, I love to play golf and tennis, play violin, and go to concerts whenever I can!

Hi everyone! I’m Dipti Simha (she/her), a Year 1 DDP student from India. I have lived in India, Thailand, Shanghai and now Hong Kong throughout my life. This has allowed me to be exposed to so many new cultures and have many international friends across the world.

Hey everyone! This is Donald (he/him). I was born and raised in Hong Kong, and I am currently a sophomore in the World Bachelor in Business Program. When I’m not busy juggling my work and study, I enjoy playing football, watching Formula 1 races, cafe-hopping, and most importantly, travelling.

Greetings, everyone!! I’m Erna from Russia, your fellow HKUST-er :) One of my greatest passions that characterizes me the most is international communication.

Hey Everyone! I am Gunek (he/him). I was born and bought up in India and am currently pursuing Data Science in my second year at HKUST. I love hiking with my friends and playing lawn tennis. Reading has always been my hobby along with travelling and exploring new places.

Hey there, I’m Hana! I’m currently a first-year student in the School of Business and Management, and I can't be more excited for what life at HKUST has in store for me.

Hi my name is Inushi and I study biotechnology at HKUST. I was born and raised in Sri Lanka, and I really enjoy listening to Sinhala baila and eating spicy Sri Lankan food. 

Hi, I am Jasmine and you can call me Jas! I am a local student, but I studied in the UK for A-levels. I enjoy meeting new people and building friendships with people from all around the world. During my free time, I love playing the piano and watching thriller movies.

Hey guys! I’m Katy(she/her), a year-one local student studying in Finance. I love cooking and reading in my spare time, so let’s make friends if you enjoy eating as well!!! 

Hey everyone! I’m Kylie :P(she/her), a local student diving into the world of ECOF! I’m all about embracing nature—whether it's hiking up a trail or enjoying a chill picnic with friends. As a low-key skateboarder, I love soaking up the vibes of our beautiful city.

Hey guys! I am Kylie (she/her) and I’m a first year student in the School of Business and Management. I am a local student but I was born and raised in Shanghai. An ESTP who is passionate about equestrian, karting, and any kind of thrilling outdoor activities.

Hello everyone! I’m Leonard, a third-year Economics and Finance major. Outside of my studies, I love hiking, camping, and exploring Hong Kong’s natural beauty, often sharing these experiences with others.

Hi, I'm Lina! I'm a first year SBM student majoring in Economics. I'm Korean and was born and raised in Guatemala before moving here for university. Some things I like are astronomy, cars, and model kits. Recently I've been spending a lot of time exploring Hong Kong and meeting new people.

Hi everyone! My name is Liz, and I’m a first-year student at the School of Business. While I’ve mostly connected with local friends, I’m excited to expand my network and meet people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Hii everyone! My name is Lukas and I am an exchange student from Denmark. Inspiring creativity and fun is a big passion of mine, which I hope to achieve here in Spark Global.

Hello! I’m Maddy (she/her), here on exchange from Australia. I'm currently in my fourth year of double majoring in Life Sciences and Mandarin. I joined Spark Global to get involved in student life at HKUST and to support its dedication to diversity and inclusion in the university community.

Hi there, I’m Mikmik (she/her)! I’m a first-year international student currently studying at the School of Business. I’m from Indonesia but I’ve spent a fair amount of my childhood growing up in Malaysia as well.

Hey everyone, I am Nitya Menghani (she/ her). I am a year 1 student in the School of Business. Originally, I am from India, but I was born and raised in Mainland, Shenzhen.

Hey! This is Oscar (He/Him). Civil Engineering is my major and I was born in Mainland China and grew up in Hong Kong. So all the places around this city are super familiar to me. 
 

Hello ! My name is Peris Thomas Lyimo, a freshman from the School of Science Group A , from the United Republic of Tanzania.

Hellooo!! My name is Priscilla (she/her). Currently, I’m an UG student studying in the School of Science. I find joy through music, especially playing instruments such as the guitar or the piano, and also enjoy cycling and photography!

Hi! I am Rex, a local, first year Business student majoring in GBUS. In my free time, I love playing music (jazz piano and drums), go tenpin bowling, and play chess (even if I'm not very good yet).

Hey guys! This is Rhema (she/her), a local year 2 Business student. As an ENFJ, I love talking to people with diverse backgrounds and it's really cool to get to know about new people and share our stories together!

Haaalo. This is Ricky (he/him), a year 4 student majoring in Biotechnology. I’m a local from Hong Kong, born and raised here.

Yooooo everyone. I’m Ruth, a Year 1 student currently studying in Sustainable and Green Finance. I’m actually a ‘Blasian’, half-Korean and half-Togolese. But I was born in Mainland China and lived there for 12 years, so I know plenty of Chinese traditional culture as well.

Hello! I’m Saumik Vij, a second-year international mathematics student from India. I’m excited to contribute to Spark Global’s diversity by bringing a positive attitude to everything I do. My goal is to create an environment where everyone feels happy and energised.

I'm Sawarni and I'm originally from Nepal but I've lived in HK for most of my life. Outside of work, I love exploring cute and unique cafes with my friends, reading books, swimming, and baking. I am very passionate about sustainable innovations and learning new things.

Hello everyone, my name is Muhammad Shaheer; I am a sophomore from Pakistan, studying Computer Science at HKUST. I have a wide range of hobbies: hanging out with friends, swimming, playing football, and hitting the gym - to name a few.

Helloou, people✨☄️! I’m Shahlar (he/him), but you can call me Shah. I am a second year Biotechnology student. I came all the way from Azerbaijan to Hong Kong to explore more about myself and the world.

Hi there! I'm Sophia CHU, a second-year Aerospace Engineering student passionate about connecting with people from diverse cultures. Having attended international school, I'm fluent in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese, and I've also studied Korean and French.

Hiiii everyone, my name is Sophia. I'm an Indonesia, born and raised in Shanghai. I’m a first year SBM student majoring in Accounting. I love hanging out with friends, dancing, and watching TV series. 

I am Sultan - a sophomore CPEG student from Kazakhstan. Born and raised in a city surrounded by mighty mountains and laid with thick layers of snow during winter, Hong Kong is very novel to me. So dense, complex, and humid. I love it. 

Hello! I'm Swyam Gupta, a second-year Computer Engineering student at HKUST. Originally from India, I have a passion for software engineering and artificial intelligence.

Hi there, this is Tracy (she/her). Having studied in an international school before moving to Hong Kong, my lens expanded to include a diverse mix of cultures.
 

Hi everyone! I’m Waris, a Pakistani-Canadian exchange student from the University of Waterloo, studying Mechatronics Engineering. I chose Hong Kong and HKUST to experience and learn about such a rich and diverse culture here.

Hello everyone, I’m Winnie (she/her) and I am a local business student studying Accounting and Operations Management. In my free time, I love listening to music particularly Cantonese songs and K-pop. I’m also a big fan of movies.

Hi there! I am Zhaniya (she/her) and I am a year 1 student from Kazakhstan majoring in RMBI. I enjoy going out either to the city to explore interesting spots or to social events to meet people from different backgrounds. 

Hello everyone, I'm Muhammad Zohaib (he/him), but you can call me Zozo—a nickname I've had since grade 8. I'm currently a second-year student majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Social Science.