Jointly reported by:
Foo Zhing Yee Sr2ScA
Goh Ying En Sr2ScB
Jocelyn Koo Wai Yee Sr2ScB
On 10th of July 2023, after the school sessions were over, students who pre-registered for the alumni sharing session about business and economics gathered at C9 activity room to attend the talk. Teacher Ms Tee Wan Chin from the Counseling Department who was the MC of the talk, enthusiastically introduced the alumni one by one. After souvenirs were handed out to the alumni, a group photo was taken.
Koh Khai Tung who was a freshman of Guanghua School of Management in Peking University gave a perfect kick start for the talk. She shared that the Principal Referral Program was the main reason that led her in deciding to continue pursuing her studies in Peking University. She pointed out the education fee and living expenses are affordable plus she is intrigued in studying abroad to gain more experiences in foreign countries. Besides coping with her studies, she excitedly said that life in China is interesting as she also had her first electric bike this year.
Low Kai Ling who studies at School of Economics in Peking University was a friend of Khai Tung. Both of them were students from Sr3ComA’21. Kai Ling said that differing from Guanghua School of Management, their school is more focused on academic research and thesis papers rather than practical skills. Kai Ling is also a member of street dance and rap club. She and Khai Tung too are members of MSAPKU, which is a non-profit organization run by Malaysian students studying at Peking University.
After a short yet instructive talk by Low Kai Ling, Chew Yun Qing, a freshman from The Chinese University of Hong Kong(CUHK) swiftly took over the stage and gave a simple introduction of herself. She mentioned that she’s currently majoring in Bachelor of Science Programme in Global Economics and Finance, which is a full English course and shared a few descriptions of her breathtaking campus, highlighting the picturesque panoramic views of the sea and lush greenery of the mountains that can be enjoyed by the windows of her hostel. She also shared some exhilarating activities she took part in throughout her University journey, which she had an absolute blast joining the activities. By fervently engaging herself in an array of activities, she stated that she was able to imbue her university life with a greater sense of excitement, purpose and accomplishment .
Last but not least, Sherry Chan Jeng Yi, who is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business studies in Taylor’s University, started her sharing session with some basic information regarding Business-related courses available. Sherry also advised students to involve oneself in clubs and activities instead of only focusing on academic studies, which is the key to a fulfilling campus life. Later on, she briefly introduced ‘Taylor’s University Student Council’ and concluded her talk with a campus integration video, introducing each club’s specialties and uncovering her fascinating campus life.
The sharing session ended with a Q & A session. Many students took the initiative in asking questions. The alumni answered the students’ questions patiently, where timely advice and guidance were provided, hoping it could assist in their future studies. Soon after, there was a group photo session where everyone put on their faces with the brightest smile for the perfect moment to be captured. After filling up the feedback form, the students left the session feeling fulfilled, motivated, inspired and are ready to take on challenges ahead of them.