Sammie’s advice for ITC applicants: If you are very into fashion, please join us. Also, be prepared to get involved with the technical side of fashion and garments
Congratulations to one of our most recent graduates, Sammie Wong (BA, 2021), who has been admitted to the Imperial College Business School in London. She will be using the Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2020 (related news here) to pursue her Master's degree in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management.
Studying fashion has been a dream of Sammie since she was 13 years old. Her interest in fashion has been deeply inspired by Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen. Sammie says, "I want to express myself through fashion. Fashion is an expression of art, personality, and everyday emotions. Fashion design has always been one of my passions." She always loves to be inspired through social phenomena and design garments that carry meaning and create visual impact.
However, after participating in World Retail Congress 2020, Sammie realised that she enjoys interacting with others and discussing business ideas. "I realised that I do not want to specialise in fashion design for my career. After doing a lot of research and consulting with my professors and mentors, I made the decision to apply for this Master’s programme."
Looking back at her four year study at ITC, she feels that she cherishes the friendships formed at ITC the most. "People at ITC are all open-minded, friendly, and stylish. From Year 1 to Year 4, we have gone through ups and downs together and always supported each other. I would like to give a shout out to Rachel, my friend, who is also a graduate of ITC. She reminded me of the importance of enrolling in a business school for my Master's degree which would give me the professional basis for my future career," said Sammie.
After she completes her Master's degree, Sammie would like to find work as a branding/art consultant. Her goal is to be an entrepreneur who helps Hong Kong creative talents connect with international business partners and nurture fashion startups. "Hong Kong talents only need a stage to showcase their masterpieces. I hope that my generation, or Generation X, would be proud of their culture and people from their homeland." Finally, Sammie shared some advice for future applicants of the Imperial College of Business. “Always be well-planned, presentable, and take advantage of your university’s resources.”
