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How Canadian education transforms a new generation of leaders

Oct 27, 2017

IVEY Business School, Western ...

#Canada150 Young Alumni Award – Vote for your top young Canadian alumnus now! Alumni 1/8: Ivey Business School, Western University - Calvin Cheng To celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday, the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao has launched a special Canada 150 Young Alumni Award in Hong Kong and Macao. The Award recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions made by alumni of Canadian institutions, and showcases the impact and value of Canadian higher education. Check out the following videos, made by 8 amazing young alumni from Canadian universities who were nominated by their alma mater and/or alumni association, and VOTE FOR YOUR TOP CANADIAN ALUMNUS! (Deadline to vote: Monday, 18 September, 2017, 14:00 Hong Kong Time) Note: Only the number of “reactions” (“like”, “love”, etc.) on our Facebook page will be counted towards this contest. #Canada150YoungAlumniAwardHK Ivey Alumni Network Ivey Alumni Network Hong Kong Chapter Alumni-Western Asia

Posted by Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong & Macao/Consulat général du Canada on Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Calvin Cheng, HBA '13, grew up in Hong Kong. He learned that in order to be the top of the class, he would need to read constantly, do his homework, and obey the teachers. But when he came to Canada, and pursued his education at Western University and the Ivey Business School, he discovered there was much more to it.

Cheng learned that it wasn't just about excelling in academics. It was important to balance his classroom accomplishments with leadership qualities and extracurricular activities, such as participating in student council, sports, and charity work. Thanks to his Canadian education, Cheng learned to develop as a leader, hone his creative thinking skills, and step outside his comfort zone.

The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao launched a Canada 150 Young Alumni Award, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of alumni from Canadian universities, and demonstrating the impact of Canadian higher education. Cheng was one of eight alumni from Canadian universities featured, and he created the video above to give a firsthand look at how his Canadian education transformed him.