SFU Student Applies Lessons from Hong Kong Youth Military Summer Camp in Service to Society

01 Oct 2026
Lui Yu-sze, a Year 4 Nursing student at Saint Francis University, has completed her fourth year at the Hong Kong Youth Military Summer Camp. From camper to supervisor for three consecutive years, she became Chief Supervisor this year, responsible for coordinating and caring for around 60 campers. She now works part-time as a student nurse in the accident and emergency department, serving society with the heart of a caregiver.

Four years ago, Lui Yu-sze first stepped into the military camp on her brother's recommendation. What impressed her most was the feeling of a group of people striving towards the same goal and persevering together. Her most memorable experience was completing a 13-kilometre hike on Tai Mo Shan within two hours. Under the scorching sun, she realised that no one could complete the task alone: "You can't just focus on doing well yourself, you also have to look after others in your class. I used to be a lone wolf, but in the military camp, I learned what teamwork really means. Nursing and the military camp both emphasise teamwork. In the camp, if a camper felt unwell, I had to take care of them; if someone was feeling down, I had to comfort and counsel them. The first aid knowledge and communication skills I learned in my nursing programme came in handy here."

From the "nurse" in the simulation ward, to the supervisor at Shek Kong Military Camp, to the frontline staff in the accident and emergency department, Lui Yu-sze has been learning the same thing in different settings: how to be a reliable caregiver. In her view, what nursing and the military camp have in common is that both require great perseverance.

As a soon-to-be graduate of Saint Francis University, she encourages her juniors to step out of their comfort zone: "The military camp is a rare opportunity. If you want to challenge yourself, or meet a group of like-minded friends, I think it's well worth going." She also highlighted that the camp offers activities such as firearms experience, simulated shooting, and screenings of films about the nation, which deepen young people's understanding of the country's wartime history, national defence, and overall development.

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