About Me
Hello there! I am Ken, a university student🧑🎓 (previously an International🌎 A Level student).
In my free time, I share my study tips, habits, tools🛠️ and school life⏳ to help you be Productive, Diligent and Active.
Locations:
- Guangzhou, China (home)
- Hong Kong (SAR), China (university)
Languages: English🇬🇧, Chinese-Simplified (简体中文)🇨🇳
Spoken Languages: English🇬🇧, Puthonghua (普通话)🇨🇳
University: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Year 1 (First Year)
Life Goal: Invent/Develop more modern technologies and make people’s life more convenient in the future.
In 2019 and 2020, I have been featured🏅 by some schools and praised🏆 by some parents. Then I began sharing📤 my study tips to the public.
Similarly, in 2023, I have been invited📩 to share my study tips in lectures🧑🏫 by an educational institution and a school. Read Article
My Slogans
- 2019: Keep Studying during the Holidays!
- 2021: A* Flies to the Sky, Making your Future Bright!
- 2022: Great Study Habits are Productive
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2023:
- Make Daily Goals, Burn like Coals
- Let’s Strengthen Security on the State-of-the-art Technology
- Study in Busy Time, Help in Free Time
- New Academic Year, Study Starts Here
- Server Down causes Inefficiency, Backup Plans are Necessary
- Technology isn’t Easy, Development is Busy
My Hobbies
- Computer Networking and Programming
- Discover, Apply and Share Real-life Knowledge (Learn More)
- Make English-speaker Friends
- Content Sharing and Storytelling (e.g. Study Tips, Campus Life)
My Favourite Things
- Colour: Violet (#7d0dff, RGB: 125, 13, 255)
- Foods: Western Food (Beef Steak, Pizza, etc.)
- Sport: Table Tennis, Badminton
- Programming Languages: Web (HTML, JavaScript, CSS), Backend (PHP, MySQL), Python
- Instruments: Piano
- Movies: The Secret Superstar
- Cities: Guangzhou, Hong Kong and London
My Skills
- Edit pictures and posters with Photoshop.
- Use programming languages to develop computer programs and apps.
- Make videos on computers.
- Fix some common computer problems.
- Type about 100 English words per minute.
Passed Exams and Honors
- Cambridge KET and PET
- IELTS Band 7.0 (Listening: 7.5; Reading: 7.0; Writing: 6.0; Speaking: 6.5) (6.0 per component)
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) programming certificate
- Piano Grade 10 of Guangdong Musicians Association
- Piano Grade 8 of Associated Board Royal School of Music (ABRSM)
My Favourite Places in Guangzhou, China
Photos taken around March to December 2023.
Canton Tower
Guangzhou Metro: Canton Tower Station (Line 3 and APM Line; (3|09) (APM|01))
Canton Tower (View from Huacheng Square)
Zhujiang New Town
(Along the Guangzhou Metro APM Line)
Zhujiang New Town (Huacheng Square)
Guangzhou Library
Guangzhou Metro: Guangzhou Opera House Station (APM Line; (APM|03))
Guangzhou Library Outside
Shamian (island)
Guangzhou Metro: Huangsha Station (Line 1 and Line 6; (1|05) (6|07))
Shamian Island, Guangzhou
Pazhou Internet Innovation Area
Guangzhou Metro: Modiesha Station (Line 8 and Line 18; (8|05) (18|07))
Following the latest technology development, the speed of Guangzhou Metro Line 18 and Line 22 can reach 160 km/h
Pazhou Internet Innovation Area (VIPShop and Alibaba)
Phoenix City (Residential Area; Refurbished in 2023; where Ken's Study Journey Guangzhou headquarters nestle)
HKUST (Guangzhou Campus)
Guangzhou Metro: Dongchong Station (Line 4; (4|12))
HKUST (GZ) Campus Environment
Be careful of the destinations (shown on the platform screens) when taking Guangzhou Metro Line 4, whether is Xinzao or Nansha Passenger Port.
Some trains are short trains (called "小交路" in Chinese) stopping service at Xinzao (can't reach HKUST (GZ)).
Short Trains (to Xinzao) in Guangzhou Metro Line 4
My Inventions
(2019) "Discover and Share Knowledge in Real Life" study tip
Physics (9702) Knowledge: Projectile Motion
(2021) "Ken's Study Planner" online planning tool
Days Left Counter on Ken's Study Planner
(2022) "Great Study Habits are Productive" Posters
Great Study Habits are Productive Stickers
About Ken's Study Journey
Brand and Logo
Ken's Study Journey is my personal brand (of my public study resources📚).
I write and make articles, resources, tools, and even lectures about my productive🌟 study tips, habits, and school life.
The name "Ken's Study Journey" simplifies all my topics. It means you will study better🤩 as you explore🔍 my resources.
Targeted Audiences
My website is targeted for students, for example:
- International school🌎 students.
- UK students studying GCSE and A Level.
- University and college🏛️ students.
Competitors
Apart from Ken's Study Journey, there are also some other studying websites🖥️ by students.
- Ali Abdaal, a medical student🩺 and YouTuber📹 graduated from University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
History
From 2019 to 2023, Ken's Study Journey services continued for 4 years.
Click the button below to learn more about some major events of Ken's Study Journey.
Missions of Services
“Study in Busy Time, Help in Free Time”
- Welcome User Suggestions
- Respond to Every User
- Be Tolerant to Users
- Enhance User Experience
- Communicate Globally
- Support Latest Development
- Ensure Fair Competition
- Same Services Everywhere
- Ensure Equal Access
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