New York Career Exploration Programme - Winter

New York, The United States (January 2019)

"After my four years of studies in Mechanical Engineering, I found that I am not really interested in the engineering field. Thus, I joined this programme trying to explore other industries while visiting the United States at the same time. In the programme, I gained an eye-opening experience by visiting famous companies such as NBC and Admerasia, as well as renowned NGOs like UN and YMCA. We were able to talk to and exchange ideas with the representatives in the companies who have given us valuable advice and suggestions on how to choose our career. Moreover, there was a CV workshop in which we learned how to improve our CV writing and apply the American style. Apart from the professional visits, the programme also brought us to different attraction spots. The most memorable place I went was the Statue of America. I was astonished by the view while I was on the ferry travelling to the island of the Statue of America. I would also like to thank the leaders from the organizer in New York who stayed with us and led us to all the visits and places throughout the entire tour. They were very caring and nice to us, we would not have such a wonderful and fruitful trip without them."

Global Daily

Tokyo, Japan (August 2018)

"Working as an intern at Global Daily was an excellent and valuable opportunity for me to experience the working environment in Tokyo, get a glimpse of the advertising industry, learn my strengths and weaknesses, and ensure my future career path. Global Daily is a Japanese advertising company located in Ueno, specializing in promoting Japan and Japanese culture to foreign visitors. During the five-week internship, I had written more than 10 articles both in Japanese and Chinese, planned and conducted 3 on-the-ground researches, as well as prepared and presented an advertising proposal. These works have greatly improved my communication abilities, time management, and skills on copywriting and research. More importantly, by putting myself in a real working environment, I was able to understand my strengths and weaknesses as a worker, which was extremely important for job hunting and career planning. Furthermore, with the internship experience at Global Daily, now I am more clear and confident about working in Japan in the near future."

Air Belgium SA

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium (August 2018)

“I joined Air Belgium for an internship in August 2018 where I worked closely with the pricing and marketing team and got a good grasp of the operation of aviation industry. For example, I learned how to operate an online system for booking group flight tickets. I was also given the chance to suggest ideas for the marketing plan targeting the Hong Kong market. I am very thankful to be able to contribute to the company’s marketing plan as a Hong Kong people, such as creating promotion slogan using Cantonese slangs. During the internship, I realised I was not proactive enough to seek for different work opportunities from my manager and colleagues. In the future, I shall gain more experience in the aviation industry to foster my interest in it. With more experience and knowledge, hopefully I can become more proactive in the workplace. Overall speaking, I am eternally grateful for such an experience which definitely boosts my confidence to work abroad, especially in Europe."

Cross-Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) - First American International Bank

New York, The United States (August 2018)

“The New York Career Exploration Programme I participated in January 2018 has inspired me in many ways, one of which is to work in the financial industry in New York City. I was delighted when I found out that Cross-Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) offers students a chance to experience what it is like to work in New York. As a student leader of the CCIP and a junior loan review analyst at the First American International Bank (FAIB), I gained many valuable experiences and unforgettable memories during the seven weeks in New York. Interning in New York has allowed me to immerse myself in a workplace full of diverse culture and unique minds. I met co-workers from different backgrounds (e.g. Wharton graduate, previous Morgan Stanley and Barclays investment bankers) that are more than kind and welcoming; they not only taught me technical skills but also gave me advice on possible career paths. This internship has allowed me to grow both as a professional and an individual.”

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London

London, The United Kingdom (August 2018)

“My internship in the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London has been a rewarding experience for me. In the 5-week internship, I was able to take a glimpse into the daily work of a government officer. From doing research on future business events in the UK to writing daily and weekly summaries on news topics across the European continent, the seniors in the Office entrusted me in accomplishing both major and minor tasks which were indeed to the huge benefits of the Hong Kong economy and society. I was grateful to all my colleagues and seniors in the Office, who have provided me guidance and support not only at work, but also about the daily living in London. The working environment has been harmonious. My research skills have improved a lot after working on a wide range of projects including social policies in Sweden, and background briefs of well-known politicians and organizations in East European countries.”

Intern with Founder - Singapore: Impact Investment Exchange

Singapore (August 2018)

“I worked as an intern at the corporate finance team of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) in Singapore this summer. This two-month internship was a memorable journey for me. I not only gained professional knowledge in the field, but also made a lot of good friends in the company. At the beginning of the internship, I got the chance to attend briefing sessions to learn about the company’s business. These sessions were very useful and informative, which helped me get familiar with the daily work quickly. I was impressed by the attitude and enthusiasm of the staff who work very closely as a team. I was able to apply what I have learned from university to my daily work, my practical skills were also enhanced by conducting research for the directors. I enjoyed the welcome gatherings and bowling activity organized by the company, and I got to know the other colleagues and interns better through these occasions. Overall speaking, this internship was fruitful and meaningful for me and my future career.”

Walt Disney World: Cultural Exchange Program

Orlando, The United States (August 2018)

“Disney hospitality of the first Disney Park is something special and precious to learn. It was a good chance to experience the American culture and style through the Disney internship. I became familiar with most of the roles in Casey’s Corner day by day. I was able to work independently, answer questions from guests and help with the restaurant operation. I also tried perform magical moments and spread pixie dusts to our guests. The local people speak really fast in English and I couldn't understand many of their jokes. However, I overcame this by trying to ask more whenever I didn’t understand. After the internship, my social skills have improved and I now feel more comfortable to chat with strangers. I still want to improve my spoken English and be more courageous to speak with strangers in the future.”

Fin Society: “FINTECH” Summer Internship Programme - Ant Financial

Shenzhen, Mainland China (August 2018)

“I was assigned to do research on tourism industry and food service industry in China during my internship in Beijing. Without much knowledge about the Chinese market, it was quite hard for me to propose good solutions. Yet, I overcame the obstacles by doing abundant research on the online payment market in China and seeking advice from my senior colleagues frequently. In order to give more effective and feasible solutions and suggestions, I tried to understand more about the operation of Chinese institutions and students’ consumption behavior. I also learned about the operation of Alipay comprehensively by going to field trips and meeting with clients together with senior colleagues. My colleagues were all very helpful and assisted me to adapt to the working environment quickly. Through this internship, I became more familiar with the development and prospects of financial technology in the market.”

ASEAN Internship Scheme - National University of Singapore

Singapore (August 2018)

“During my internship in National University in Singapore, I got the chance to participate in different lectures, meetings and visits, which enabled me to learn more about the subject I am studying. Together with three other interns, we assisted the professor with his research and preparation of course materials. Since we all come from different countries, it was very interesting to hear about the different culture in various regions of the world. I never expect that my internship would be that rewarding, I have gained new knowledge, explored a new city and met many new friends!”

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin

Berlin, Germany (August 2018)

“I experienced a fruitful adventure in Berlin through the summer internship with HKETO in Berlin. Other interns and I have worked on presentation of some current social issues (e.g. smart city and virtual bank) and brought a more comprehensive image of Hong Kong to others. I have gained better understanding about the current position of Hong Kong on these international topics. I also learned much about the German lifestyle through the sharing by local colleagues. There are no shops opened on Sundays as the Germans value Sunday as a day for rest and worshipping. All in all, the internship in Berlin was practical and inspiring to me. If there is a chance, I would love to visit Berlin again.”

ASEAN Internship Scheme - ASEAN University Network

Bangkok, Thailand (August 2018)

“My time interning at the ASEAN University Network has been an eye-opening and fulfilling one. I learned about what the organization does and how it resolves to accomplish its mission. I personally worked on research projects relating to quality assurance of some of the universities in Southeast Asia, as well as analyzing their positions on world rankings. I have also taken part in the work of QA training sessions and engaged in cultural exchanges with Japanese university students. Working together with interns from different backgrounds was great, we could exchange experience and knowledge with one another. My colleagues were nice and friendly and I could never forget their hospitality. Overall, the experience was an enjoyable one that enriched my understanding of one of the developmental branches of the ASEAN. I was able to connect with many different people and contribute my part towards the mission of the AUN, and I hope that my contribution has made a difference.”

HKUYA Student Exchange Network: "New Youth” Series Summer Internship Programme - National Museum of China

Beijing, Mainland China (July 2018)

“Working in the National Museum of China as an intern, it gave me the chance to understand the work that people do behind all the exhibitions. In the internship, I worked for the Social Education and Propaganda Department to provide museum education for the public, especially children. I learned about the daily operation of the office and how they connect with the public through the education programme. I also had the chance to participate in the activity classes that the museum offered to primary school students. It was a good experience to work with colleagues from different backgrounds, I learned to communicate with them by speaking different languages and the technical terms to be used to describe different aspects of the Chinese culture.”

The Bloom of Youth: International Internship Programme - Solidarity App

Barcelona, Spain (July 2018)

“My main duty as an intern at Solidarity App in Barcelona was to conduct market research regarding Chinese live streaming and promote my company’s platform by reaching out to online content creators. This experience has deepened my understanding on the streaming market, and has enhanced my communication skills dealing with content creators. More importantly, because of the diverse nationalities of my colleagues, I learned how to collaborate with people from different cultural backgrounds. Communicating with colleagues using different English accents has been one of the big challenges for me. In terms of working culture, people in Barcelona used to work in a slow fashion. By tuning down my speed and be on the same page with them, I found that I have improved my quality of work.”

ASEAN Internship Scheme - Enterprise Asia

Malaysia & Thailand (June 2018)

“At Enterprise Asia, I was mainly responsible for the liaison work with corporations and inviting them to participate in the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) ceremony. My team leader and colleagues were always willing to share their experience with me, I learned a lot from them on how to communicate with the corporates in an effective and professional manner. I received a lot of constructive comments from my supervisor who helped me kept improving throughout the internship. This experience beyond Hong Kong has also sharpened my problem solving skills since I had to deal with most of the problems independently when I was living in a different environment outside Hong Kong. I found myself step out of my comfort zone and became clear of the future career that I want to pursue.”

ASEAN Internship Scheme - Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 2018)

“Unlike other internships, this experience has broaden my perspective in how HKTDC is doing its job to promote and attract foreign businesses using the Hong Kong business platform. I was responsible for contacting fashion-related companies and inviting them to go to the Fashion Week in Hong Kong. Through working on the market reports and making invitation calls, I learned to be professional and patient in handling details and sensitive information. I enjoyed my visits to different exhibitions so much, which enabled me to understand the latest business trends in Malaysia, the Malaysian industries and products. I am sure I can transfer the technical skills acquired to future business projects and school projects of different courses. I can also apply the soft skills learned in this internship to my future encounters with business professionals and even in other social circumstances.”

Cross-Industry Discovery Tour in Japan

Tokyo, Japan (March 2018)

“I have explored the unique Japanese corporations and working culture during this trip. I observed the innovation, latest ICT technology and industrial-management of Ricoh Japan. Our visit to YAMATO, a Japanese technology-based logistic company, was definitely an eye-opening experience for everyone. It was our first time going deep into the centre of a logistic warehouse. We were astonished how detailed, organized, eco- and user-friendly the belt conveyor system was designed and managed. Meeting students from Rikkyo University was unforgettable! We exchanged the Hong Kong and Japan cultures while enjoying the lunch at the Harry-Potter-liked canteen! I learned the beauty of blending engineering, science, technology, business and humanity in Japanese corporations. This experience has provided great insight for my future career development.”