We interviewed Liang Xinyue, a former environmental engineering graduate student on our English language course, about his experiences and life.
What have you been doing since graduation?
After completing my undergraduate studies at Óbuda University, I returned to China and interned in the field of environmental science and engineering for about half a year. Shortly after, I applied for a master’s program in the same year, also focusing on environmental engineering. Time flies, and my years of study have passed in the blink of an eye. I am now a PhD candidate at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Science, currently awaiting my final defence.
What is your favourite memory from college?
If I look back on my time on campus, what I cherish the most is having plenty of time for myself—being able to sit down and learn a new course, exploring ideas together with professors and classmates. At the time, it all felt so ordinary, but looking back now, I truly miss those moments.
How has your education helped you in your career?
Through continuous learning, the accumulation of theoretical knowledge has helped me better understand the underlying principles of how the real world of the environment operates. It’s like climbing a staircase, you need to reach a certain level before you can see different views, right?
What are you most proud of in your life?
I consider myself a very ordinary girl, but when I look back on the years I’ve been through, studying in Hungary for so long and spending years apart from my family, I feel proud of my perseverance. Because I have always wanted to carve out my path with independence and dedication.
What are you most grateful for the OE RKK?
An old Chinese says, “A drop of water in need should be repaid with a spring in deed.” At Óbuda University, I was like a fledgling, receiving immense care and support. The professors there gave me the courage to explore new worlds and instilled in me a sense of kindness and warmth from the very beginning.
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