Kelvin’s Self-challenge in 70km Trek Across Desert
We had to navigate the challenges of the desert terrain, but it was an incredible experience that taught me a lot about teamwork and self-discovery.
Our DiMBA student, Kelvin Lai from Intake 2021, recently participated in a Desert MBA Challenge held in the Tengger Desert of Inner Mongolia, China. The challenge required all participants to complete a grueling 70km trek with a 5-kg backpack across the desert over three days.
Over 100 business schools and 4000+ students in the region attended the challenge this year, and we are proud to announce that HKUST Business School was one of just 100 schools to successfully complete the challenge. The team, consisting of a mix of MBA alumni, current full-time and part-time students, reflects on their arduous journey - no shower, no proper food, limited water, no visible toilets, and just lots and lots of sand.
Kelvin shared, "We had to navigate the challenges of the desert terrain, but it was an incredible experience that taught me a lot about teamwork and self-discovery."
It was not only a mental and physical challenge, but also a time of positive encouragement, care, and overcoming obstacles together while maintaining a high level of sportsmanship and determination to complete the challenge. Most importantly, we are completed the race as a team, helping each other and ensuring that no one was left behind!"
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