Sania Malik
Faculty of Social Sciences
BSocSc 2025
Sania Malik (BSocSc 2025) graduated with a major in psychology and a minor in counselling. Originally born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan, she moved to HK to study at HKU, her dream university, and now calls HK her second home. Sania is an adventurous person who loves to socialize and embrace new experiences; and especially loves to travel and explore different cultures.
4 years in HKU taught Sania to think critically yet with empathy; and the individual life in HK taught Sania independence, resilience and adaptability. In HKU, Sania was also part of TEDxHKU’s production team for two year and interned at Rise Wise Foundation for her Social Innovation & Global Internship Experiential Learning.
Studying counselling equipped Sania with practical tools to support others meaningfully, particularly in sports psychology, a passion rooted in her upbringing with rugby and sports as a core part of her identity. Fascinated by how mindset, motivation, and pressure impact athletic performance, she aims to further her studies and work in counselling, aspiring to support elite athletes' mental health. She also hopes to promote mental wellness in sports communities in Pakistan and beyond.
Quote that helped you persevere through challenges?
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall,” - Confucius.
Throughout my time at uni, I faced numerous challenges ... Each stumble taught me resilience and adaptability, and I learned that it’s okay to falter. What truly matters is how we respond to those moments. Each time I faced a setback, I found the strength to reassess my situation, learn from my experiences, and rise with renewed determination. As I graduate, I carry this mantra with me, understanding that true glory lies in our ability to rise and keep striving, no matter the obstacles. Confucius' words inspire me to embrace each challenge as a stepping stone towards personal growth and fulfilment.
If you could go back and give your freshman self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Throughout my time at uni, I faced numerous challenges ... Each stumble taught me resilience and adaptability, and I learned that it’s okay to falter. What truly matters is how we respond to those moments. Each time I faced a setback, I found the strength to reassess my situation, learn from my experiences, and rise with renewed determination. As I graduate, I carry this mantra with me, understanding that true glory lies in our ability to rise and keep striving, no matter the obstacles. Confucius' words inspire me to embrace each challenge as a stepping stone towards personal growth and fulfilment.