Zhang Yuetian
2109 Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management
Looking back on my academic journey from EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne, through The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) I am deeply moved by the realization that every milestone I have achieved is a testament to the dedicated cultivation of MUST and my mentors.
Guided by the university motto, "Integrity and Precision," I completed my doctoral studies with distinction. Throughout my PhD, I focused on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and hospitality, publishing several papers in top-tier journals and being honored with the Henry Fok Foundation Scholarship. These achievements were made possible by the university’s inclusive and supportive environment for cross-disciplinary innovation.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my supervisor, Associate Professor Penny Pan. Her role as both a mentor and a friend has been instrumental in helping me navigate the challenges of the academic path.
"Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish." My time at MUST is not the finish line, but a new beginning. I hope my fellow students will view our school as their own starting point, a place to continuously strive for self-improvement and to dedicate themselves to helping others.
I wish our school a future filled with prosperity and continued excellence!
Guo Ce
2309 Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management
Time flies. I have successively completed my undergraduate, master’s and doctoral studies at MUST. Along the way, I have been fortunate to grow together with my alma mater, witnessing its rapid development and remarkable achievements in various authoritative rankings. I am grateful to my alma mater for providing a high-quality platform, abundant resources and excellent faculty. I also sincerely appreciate the meticulous cultivation and high-quality academic guidance from the FHTM. Special thanks are due to my supervisor, Dr. Pai Chen Kuo, who has devotedly guided and carefully led me from my master's studies to my doctoral graduation. With his rigorous and pragmatic academic attitude, he has enabled me to delve deeply into my professional field, benefiting me greatly and enriching my knowledge. Graduation is not the end. In the future, I will always cherish the cultivation from my alma mater, faculty and teachers, and strive steadfastly in every stage of life. Finally, may my alma mater prosper forever and achieve sustained success; and may all students of MUST cherish ideals and pursue their goals with determination.
Mai Huiwen
2209 Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management
How time flies! My doctoral journey at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology, has been a profound and precious chapter in my life. This experience has not only granted me academic depth but also tempered my resilience and critical thinking in the face of challenges.
I sincerely thank MUST for providing an excellent platform and fertile academic soil, allowing me to continuously break through my limits in exploration. I am especially grateful to my supervisor, Associate Professor Liu Jing, whose guidance has been like a beacon, lighting my path forward. I also thank my fellow students for their companionship; the times we spent researching side by side are my most cherished memories.
Now that I have entered the workforce, the rigor and experience gained during my Ph.D. have become the solid confidence that underpins my work. May we all move forward firmly in our respective fields with the spirit of MUST, living up to our prime. I wish my alma mater continued brilliance and ever greater achievements!
Kang Ning
2109 Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management
Looking back, these five years unfold like a fast-moving film. At Macau University of Science and Technology, challenges were refined into capability through steady practice and continuous growth. As both a student and an educator, I have come to understand that persistence is not a slogan, but choosing again and again to turn anxiety into action. I am grateful to the Faculty and to Dr. Feng Yan’s guidance and support, which ensured that each attempt did not have to be faced alone, and gave me stronger confidence for what comes next. I am also thankful to my family and friends for their understanding and encouragement, helping me regain direction when I felt uncertain, and giving me strength when moments were difficult. May we carry passion and courage forward, and continue to walk toward our own answers.
Huang Lihua
2209 Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management
My years at the MUST have been an academic pilgrimage from uncertainty to clarity. I am grateful to Associate Professor Juan Tang for her meticulous guidance over the years. Through the wrinkles of data and the cracks of literature, I gradually grasped a sense of scholarly practice—research, I realized, is ultimately the patience to hold onto a genuine question and wrestle with it relentlessly. Though I have yet to fully embody the spirit of “Sincerity, Integrity, Moral Cultivation, and Pursuit of Knowledge,” I have at least learned to face the world with an honest and undivided heart, and to seek truth with grounded steps. Wherever the path ahead may lead, this time will likely remain my inner anchor, the quiet strength that allows me to settle when restlessness arises. May the lamps of our alma mater continue to glow, lighting the way for those who journey onward in search of understanding.
Zhang Rongxuan
2409 Master of International Tourism Management
Time flies, and my master’s study at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology, is coming to an end. Reflecting on my six years of study from undergraduate to postgraduate, I am full of gratitude. I have witnessed the steady academic development and rising global rankings of the university. During this period, I have improved my academic ability and broadened my horizons. I sincerely thank the faculty for its thoughtful cultivation, abundant resources and excellent teachers, which have underpinned my growth. I am deeply indebted to my supervisor, Associate Professor Chen-Kuo PAI. With rigorous attitudes and patient guidance, he instructed me in academic research and thesis writing, helping me overcome obstacles and gain admission to the doctoral program. I also thank my classmates for their company and support. With these precious experiences, I will stay true to my aspiration and start my doctoral journey. May our alma mater thrive forever, and may all graduates embrace a promising future.
Yang Yalin
2409 Master of International Tourism Management
As years gently unfold, my postgraduate journey draws to a fulfilling rewarding and close. Over my six years of undergraduate and postgraduate study, I am fortunate to witness MUST rapid development and outstanding achievements, with continuous breakthroughs in various rankings. I am deeply grateful to FHTM for its distinguished faculty, abundant academic resources and diverse practical platforms, which have greatly broadened my academic vision.
I especially wish to express sincere gratitude to my supervisor, Dr. Pai Chen Kuo. He has always been generous with his knowledge and offered thoughtful advice whenever I encountered difficulties. His profound insights have inspired me to think independently and pursue academic excellence. Throughout my academic journey and thesis research, Professor Pai’s rigorous scholarship and thoughtful guidance have driven my steady advancement and helped me secure admission to a doctoral program. Meanwhile, the constant support from my family and companionship from parnters have made the journey warm and fulfilling.
Bearing love and courage in the years ahead, I will remain faithful to my initial aspiration and keep forging ahead with in-depth exploration on my academic journey.Wishing all fellow students graduates a smooth and promising future. May MUST and FHTM continue to flourish and scale new heights in the years ahead!
Zhang Han
2409 Master of International Tourism Management
As summer draws near and my master's journey is about to come to an end, I’m suddenly struck by how swiftly time has flown. Over the past two years at MUST, I have basked in the beauty of time, immersing myself in the fresh and colorful campus life; I have beheld the prosperity of Macau, feeling the vibrant heartbeat of this city; and I have explored the path of my profession, encountering a broader world in the classrooms of International Tourism Management. This journey has allowed me to discover a richer, more confident self and has opened up more opportunities for me. I’m grateful for the cultivation of the university and my teachers, and I am deeply thankful for the uplifting support of my parents and family, which has given me the chance to stand on a higher platform and see the world. The future is infinite, belonging not only to me as I venture forth, but also to MUST, which is surging ahead with great momentum and forever rising. May the path ahead be strewn with blossoms, and may our alma mater shine with ever-renewing splendor.
Bian Shuai
2409 Master of Hotel Management
The two years at MUST have been the most special experience in my academic journey. I am deeply honored to have been a member of MUST and FHTM, witnessing their progress and growing together with them.
My heartfelt gratitude goes to my supervisor, Prof. Kim, Jinok Susanna, for her guidance and encouragement, which allowed me to shine again and again at academic conferences and made me more confident and courageous.
I am grateful to my parents, and to my dear friends who have accompanied me all the way from Beijing to Macau. It is your support that has brought me to where I am today.
During these two years of master’s study, I have seen a bigger world and, more importantly, my own goals. With this calmness and determination, I will keep walking forward with big, joyful strides.
Yu Zishu
2409 Master of Hotel Management
I am deeply grateful for the learning experience at the Macau University of Science and Technology. This period stands as the most unforgettable one in my life. Over the two - year period, I was fortunate enough to witness MUST's continuous pursuit of excellence, consistently breaking through to reach new heights. I truly feel honored. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, Associate Professor Liu Jing, for her meticulous guidance and instruction. I also express my thanks to the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management for instilling in me the ability to challenge the world and the future with a humanistic perspective. I hope that all students in the hospitality and tourism field can discover their passions, and achieve refinement and growth.
Graduation is merely the beginning. The freedom and diversity here will accompany me to embark on new journeys bravely from any place.
Feng Haoxuan
2209 Bachelor of Hotel Management
Admitted to: University of Chicago (USA), Cornell University (USA), University of Pennsylvania (USA), University of California, Berkeley (USA), University of California, Los Angeles (USA), Purdue University (USA), Boston University (USA), University of Southern California (USA), London School of Economics and Political Science (UK), University of Hong Kong (HK)
The four years of university life seem like a fleeting moment. When I calm down and reflect on my growth journey, the boundless enthusiasm and gratitude are conveyed without words.
I am grateful to the excellent and inclusive platform of FHTM at MUST, to all the professors who have taught me and their care and guidance, to my parents for their upbringing and support, and to my friends for their companionship and tolerance. Without your help and care, I would not have become who I am today.
“Though the years have been eventful and the path long, may you tread smoothly and may I remain evergreen.” So, may we both remain evergreen.
Wang Yuxuan
2209 Bachelor of International Tourism Management
Admitted to: Cornell University (USA)
These four years were a strategic investment. I am certain they were the best of my life. My time at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management fostered my professional passion and provided the vision to navigate complex challenges.
No matter where the future leads, the memories and methodology built at Macau University of Science and Technology remain my source of confidence. I am grateful for the collaboration and the competition that pushed my limits.
If university was the lever, the global market is the arena. Rigorous standards are never in vain. Persistence belongs to the ambitious. I am not stepping into the unknown. I am ready to define my own rules.
Lin Meng
2209 Bachelor of International Tourism Management
Admitted to: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HK), National University of Singapore (Singapore)
My four years at FHTM at MUST have been one of the most meaningful journeys of my growth. I still remember how my hands trembled during my first class presentation, yet by the end of my studies, I was able to deliver complete project proposals with confidence. At the beginning, I often felt lost in theoretical concepts, but with the guidance of my professors, I gradually found my academic interests. This faculty has witnessed every hesitant step I took, as well as every small step forward.
I am deeply grateful to MUST for giving me the space to try, to make mistakes, and to grow. I also sincerely thank my professors and classmates for their constant support and encouragement. These years have not only equipped me with professional knowledge, but have also taught me to express myself with courage and to pursue what I care about with dedication.
As I move forward, I hope to carry this sense of purpose with me. I also hope that every future student here will be able to find their own direction and discover a light that truly belongs to them.
An Xinyi
2209 Bachelor of International Tourism Management
Admitted to: University of Hong Kong (HK)
Four years have passed in the blink of an eye, and it’s only at the moment of graduation that I truly realize how meaningful this journey has been. During these years, I’ve grown from a freshman who felt uncertain about the future into someone with a clearer sense of direction.
The experience here has been both challenging and supportive — pushing me to grow while still giving me the space to make mistakes. Looking back, the busy days, countless report revisions, and endless presentations have all become part of that growth. I believe MUST will continue to improve and inspire more outstanding students in the future.
Luo Zixuan
2209 Bachelor of International Tourism Management
Admitted to: University of Hong Kong (HK), Brown University (USA), Duke University (USA), Johns Hopkins University (USA, with scholarship), University of Southern California (USA)
Over these four years, I have found myself walking much farther than I once realized. Looking back, what once felt like choices, hesitation, and persistence has quietly spread through everyday life, taking shape without words.
At the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management at MUST, I came to see a wider world. Through my teachers’ guidance and support, I found the courage that grew from constant refinement and reflection. The presence of friends and family gave weight to many ordinary days.
The road is long; those who walk it will understand. As we each head toward different horizons, I hope we all learn, in time, how to stand firmly where we are.
Li Tianruo
2209 Bachelor of Hotel Management
Admitted to: University of Hong Kong (HK), Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
My growth at MUST is forged from perseverance and defined by mentors and friends. I cherish my professors’ wisdom that lit my path and my peers’ camaraderie that warmed our journey. I am also grateful for the faculty’s global platform, which gives me the confidence to embrace the world.
As a FHTM graduate, I will live by the motto “Dedication to practical studies, Enhancement of knowledge, Ability and Quality.” With Dedication, I will face the industry’s winds and waves; with Enhancement, I will master my craft. I am ready to kindle sparks with what I have learned and shine on.
May your paths be smooth and your dreams fulfilled. Wish FHTM continues to flourish and inspire!
