University College London, UK

Ellie Lau Yan-tung | Year 3 Bachelor of Nursing (Full-time) student

5,983 miles away from Hong Kong, I embarked on my journey to the United Kingdom and started my module related to neuroscience at University College London (UCL). It was definitely a valuable experience to attend and enjoy such top and superlative seminars given by different world-class professors. I found it interesting and intriguing to learn that while our brain seemingly controls our body, our mind makes false interpretations that can actually send the wrong signals and messages to the brain. During my time at UCL, my groupmates and I also participated in research on how the nocebo effect correlates to the brain, and why the placebo effect makes the brain powerful.

A remarkable highlight was my trip to Brighton, which was my most comfortable and chill memory of my time in the UK. It was different from my preconceived impression of the UK – which was of a land with heavy clouds, shrouded with mist and rain drizzling throughout the year. Brighton, on the other hand, is a place of tranquillity, where you can get away from the hustle and bustle. I will definitely return to Brighton and immerse myself with the seagulls in this wonderful place again.

I would like to thank HKU School of Nursing and HKU Worldwide Undergraduate Student Exchange Programme (HKUWW) again for giving me the chance to explore and to broaden my horizons. This journey has enriched my life.

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