Meet Hui Lai (Herbie)
Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau
I work with high school and transfer students from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
Quick facts
- Hometown
- Yichang, Hubei Province, China
- Education
- Bachelor of Arts in English, Hubei University of Economics, and Master of Education in Leadership Studies, University of Victoria
- Random factoid
- My 13-year old dog (Maltese-poodle mix) has the coolest name: Marvin! I adopted him 10 years ago. He is a big piece of my heart and one of the first friends I made after moving to Canada.
About Hui (Herbie)
I grew up in a small river town called Yichang in China. Twelve years ago, I attended a UVic info session, and fell in love with the campus right away. The same year, I bought a flight ticket and visited Victoria as a tourist. I actually received my admission offer to study at UVic while visiting the city!
As a student at UVic, I had the best time, and it made a huge difference to be supported by my professors, advisors and classmates. Everyone was so generous and kind, which helped me feel welcomed as a new international student.
Victoria is a beautiful place to live, and the city has the nicest people! There are always events and activities going on. At the same time, it's easy to be close to nature, which is very important to me!
My advice to future university students
It is okay to make mistakes and it is okay not knowing. The process of trying and experiencing will bring you so much joy and connect you with so many people in the most wonderful way.
Contact
Let's talk!
I'm here to answer any questions you have about UVic. We can connect over email, talk over Zoom, or meet in person if you're planning a visit to our campus.