wie book 2014

Message from the President

Message from the Dean of Students

Message from the Director of Careers and Placement Services

About the Work-Integrated Education

WIE in China

WIE in International

About the WIE Ambassador Programme

Acknowledgement

About the Office of Careers and Placement Services

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Message from the President

In this increasingly globalized society, internationalization of the University is a key area of focus. Through Work-Integrated Education (WIE), we provide our students with the opportunity for international work experience and exposure to different cultures.

PolyU is the first and only tertiary institution in Hong Kong that makes work-based learning a mandatory curriculum requirement. While we wish our students to excel in their academic studies, at the same time we aim to empower them with updated knowledge of their professional fields and with the sensitivity to keep in touch with the needs of society. With this experience, our students would be much more competitive and valuable to future employers, and more likely to succeed as start-up owners.

I am glad to report that more than 440 students participated in a variety of WIE programmes in 17 different countries this past summer. This booklet showcases their stories from around the world. I encourage you to spread the word and inspire more students to join our WIE programme next year.

Timothy W. Tong, Ph.D. PresidentThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Message from theDean of Students

Work-Integrated Education has always been an integral part of our students’ education at PolyU. In 2013/14, over 440 students have taken part in work placements and internships, a significant increase from last year, thanks to the support of Hong Kong, China and international corporates and industries.

A new WIE initiative of the Dean of Students Office is Launch. The first-ever Launch events in Shanghai and Beijing over the summer in 2014 were a great success. Each of the ten Launch events provided PolyU students with the rare opportunity to engage with inspirational leaders in China in a personal and intimate setting, to dialogue with students from our partner universities, local working professionals and PolyU alumni, as well as to receive valuable tips and tools to achieve their future career and life goals.

I trust as you read through this book, you will agree with me the vital role that WIE programmes plays in our student’s life at PolyU.

Prof. Keith C.C. ChanDean of StudentsThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Summer of 2014 has been very fruitful for Work-Integrated Education (WIE). Not only have we been able to achieve a record number of WIE placements internationally, we have also received the most number of commendable feedbacks from valued employers. To quote a few:

• Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin, Germany • During her internship, Michelle demonstrated initiative, intelligence

and creativity, both in her daily work and in her qualities as a productive and amicable team member. Her intellectual ability is complemented by her competence in communicating clearly. She could always be counted on to support us during our projects and events.

• Grand Hyatt, Singapore• Carmen is a cheerful person. She is eager to learn and displays a positive learning attitude.

She have been helpful and proved to be a good team player. She is always ready to ask questions when in doubt.

• Shanghai Fushen Evaluation & Advisory Group Co., Ltd, China • Zhang Beixi worked seriously during the internship. She consulted her supervisors when she

encountered anything she does not understand, showing her positive attitude to her work. She got along well with co-workers and her performance was recognized by our colleagues.

These are very encouraging both from the students’ and also CAPS’ perspectives as our “Pre-WIE Training”, “Pre-Departure Training” and also “Teambuilding” exercises were designed to equip our students to enter into the employment market with particular emphasis on work ethic, culture and people skills.

CAPS continue to strive for more diverse and international WIE opportunities in the coming summer and hope our students will continue to benefit from taking up these opportunities and enrich their personal and career development which will “Lighten Up Their Future Career”!

Message from the Director of Careers andPlacement Services

Melina Lai (Ms)Director of Careers and Placement ServicesThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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About theWork-Integrated EducationUpholding the motto, “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of the mankind”, PolyU puts emphasis on practical training and connecting classroom theory with workplace applications in order to meet the needs of society. Top priority is placed on nurturing all-round students with professional competence, and thus all students in our undergraduate degree programmes are required to complete a mandatory Work-Integrated Education (WIE) component as a part of the curriculum requirement since 2005.

WIE is a work-based learning experience through internship that takes place in a real life work environment which is relevant to the student’s chosen profession. We assist students in fulfilling WIE requirements through offering summer internship opportunities in Hong Kong, China and International, during which they learn by taking on various roles in organizations, as well as by observation and reflection.

To encourage students to take on a meaningful offshore WIE placement which may not be remunerated, students can apply for Offshore WIE Sponsorship to cover part of the costs incurred such as passage, accommodation, and travel insurance.

Number of students by CAPS WIE Programmes 2014

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Connect withAlumni, Explore WIE

External Programmes

Shanghai Banking &Finance

Nanjing

Bauhinia Cup

Beijing

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Over 380 students participated in China WIE Programmes across 13 cities in China:

Beijing Dalian

HangzhouNanjing

Shanghai

Ningbo

Fujian

Changsha

Inner Mongolia

Zhangjiakou

Guangdong

Chongqing

Guangxi

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• Connect with Alumni, Explore WIE

• Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur WIE Programme

• Beijing WIE Programme

• Nanjing WIE Programme

• Shanghai WIE Programme

• Shanghai Banking and Finance WIE Programme

WIE IN CHINA> CONNECT WITH ALUMNI, EXPLORE WIE

The “Connect with Alumni, Explore WIE” was first launched in 2013/14, aiming to connect PolyU graduates and students to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical assignments in the workplace. Such connections are proved to be effective in facilitating students’ career planning and development, discovering students’ potentials and talents, as well as promoting the university brand in China’s Job Market. Participating alumni will become students’ mentors and supervisors in the companies offering internship programmes, guiding and inspiring them to explore their possibilities in their future career development.

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Location Company

Beijing INSITE Asset Management Group Ltd

Hangzhou Hangzhou Palace Interior Design Co., Ltd

LongYing China Investment Management Co., Ltd

Zhejiang Wisu Technology Co., Ltd

ZF Drivetech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd

Nanjing INSITE Asset Management Group Ltd

Shanghai INSITE Asset Management Group Ltd

J Digital China

N-Dynamic Market Research & Consultancy Ltd

Oticon China

The IT Electronics Eleventh Design & Research InstituteScientific and Technological Engineering Co., Ltd

A total of 23 students joined the Connect with Alumni, Explore WIE Programme and

interned in 11 companies across Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Shanghai.

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CHAN Wing Nam, NickyBEng (Hons) Electronic and Information Engineering

J Digital China

Shanghai

My internship company, J Digital China, is a fast-moving company with 15 staff members engaged in developing online eCommerce marketing platforms in mainland China.

I was responsible for simple website interface design and programming. Also, I participated in an online social media marketing project which aims to build traffic, increase brand awareness and generate sales leads via popular social media and search engines mainland China, such as Weibo, Weixin, Baidu and Sohu.

My greatest accomplishment is setting up a Weibo and Wechat channel called jwaiyou.com which attracted more than 5,000 fans within a few weeks. During the project, I kept asking Tony, my mentor, for comments and opinions as his ideas are creative and I have learnt a lot from him. He is always far-sighted and focuses on the future. As a student, I think it is important to ask questions and discussed with colleagues on issues about a project.

I think it was really a great chance for me to work outside Hong Kong, to learn and know more about IT techniques and the IT environment. In Shanghai, generally I think collaboration between firms is more common than in Hong Kong. When there are difficulties and challenges, partnering firms would try to understand the problems and solve them together.

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Being a design student, I was placed in the design department of Hangzhou Palace Interior Design. The core design team consisted of designers from Italy, Korea and America as well as local designers. Therefore, it was common to hear four languages in the office if Cantonese is not taken into account. But since English was the common language so we used English the most, even more than Putonghua.

Through working in a design firm, I learnt how design is carried out in practice. In the classroom, we have huge freedom in pursuing our design projects as there are no clients to deal with. However, the situation could not be more different in practice. The clients will impose strange demands although the designers thought a design was perfect. There was pressure from cost, which constrained the designers. I thought what I learnt most was the experience facing such challenges. So in the future when I am in charge of a design project, I should think about the client first instead of pushing my own ideas.

From this internship, I understand that the design process is very complicated. Every design project has to pass through several phases: from participating in tenders, meeting with clients, coming up with the design, calculating the costs, modifying the design to completing the final design. We have to present our ideas and be responsible for the details at every stage. After working in a real design firm, I now have a clearer idea of interior design. There is no doubt that the experience is useful for my future design career.

HUI Yu San, SamuelBA (Hons) Design

Hangzhou Palace Interior Design Co., Ltd

Hangzhou

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J Digital China Thanks a lot for sending us such high quality interns, they have contributed significantly to our business, raised our energy level and changed our mindset, making us feel much younger!

WIE IN CHINA> CONNECT WITH ALUMNI, EXPLORE WIE

YI Lin Founder & Chief Operation Officer

Oticon ChinaThough the “Connect With Alumni, Explore WIE” Programme was launched only this year, PolyU's arrangement was excellent. The students matched well with our requirements, it’s wonderful! During the six-month posting in our company, the two students gained respect from their department and other staff members. They received a lot of praise for their politeness, efficiency and modesty at work.

Wendy GUHuman Resources Manager

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Zhejiang Wisu Technology Co., Ltd Our company welcomed a group of interns from PolyU in July who were dressed neatly and arrived very early on the first day. We were highly impressed as they have a good sense of time and were passionate towards their internship. The students took their work seriously. They all possessed an inquisitive and analytical mind as well as the ability to perform which was beyond our expectations. They offered great help especially in big data research and gave useful suggestions on the development of the “Wisu IT Service Cloud Management Platform”. During the six weeks of their internship, they energised and cheered up our office.

XU LingshengDeputy Director

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WIE IN CHINA BAUHINIA CUP >

About the Bauhinia CupOutstanding Entrepreneur AwardsPolyU launched the Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur Award in 1997, which aims at commending the entrepreneurial spirit and successful experience of non-governmental entrepreneurs, establishing role models and enhancing the co-operation between non-governmental enterprises in Hong Kong and mainland China.

The Awards have been successfully held for eight years with 147 award recipients from around the country. Lead ing figures in their own fields, recipients had kept up with the times, demonstrated strong convictions, astute perceptions and outstanding management skills. Committed to innovation and making returns to society, their enterprises have remained competitive and made substantial contributions in terms of jobs creation, technological innovation and industrial development.

BAUHINIA CUP Outstanding EntrepreneurWIE Programme

Jointly organised by CAPS and the Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneurs Association and supported by the Alumni Affairs and Development Office, the first-ever Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur WIE Programme offered students a unique opportunity to experience Chinese business culture firsthand and gain industry-specific knowledge in the award recipients’ companies on the Chinese mainland in summer. This year, PolyU cooperated with Qihoo 360 Technology in Beijing and Shanghai Sansi Technology in Shanghai providing 17 internship opportunities for students.

Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur Scholarships ranging from HKD 1,000 to HKD 3,000 have been awarded to students who have successfully completed this 6-week internship programme with a satisfactory or excellent level of performance.

Since establishing Shanghai Sansi Electronic Engineering (Sansi) in 1993, with his scholarly wisdom and entrepreneurial vigour, Mr CHEN Bishou has turned an experimental outfit with a staff of around 20 and a registered capital of RMB 160,000 into the largest hi-tech LED display and LED illuminating products enterprise on the Chinese mainland. The company currently has a total registered capital of more than RMB 200 million and an annual output of more than RMB one billion.

Under CHEN’s leadership, Sansi develops and produces hi-power indoor/outdoor high-end LED products which are used in advertising media, highways, transportation and stadiums across 24 provinces and cities in China. Its products are also sold internationally in USA, Japan, Canada, the Middle East and South Africa. Over the years, Sansi has been awarded a AAA++ Rating for International Quality Credit, and recognized as an “Outstanding Chinese LED Enterprise”.

Qihoo 360 Technology, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is one of the top three internet companies in China. It is also the largest internet security products provider with over 461 million active users and also the second most popular internet browser in China.

Mr QI Xiangdong has been named a “Top Ten Leading Persons of the Chinese Economy” and “Chinese Internet Economy Figure of the Year”, and is widely recognised as a top corporate leader. He is a leading proponent of the concept of “free security”, providing security products to tens of millions of internet users on mainland China and making Chinese anti-virus software mainstream products in the market. His effort has also made China the first country in the world where all internet users can enjoy free internet security and anti-virus services.

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Bauhinia CupOutstanding Entrepreneur Awardeeso�ering WIE in 2014

Chief Executive Officer ofQihoo 360 Technology Co., Ltd

Mr QI Xiangdong Mr CHEN Bishou

Chairman of Shanghai Sansi Electronic Engineering Co., Ltd

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I was very lucky to work as an intern at the Beijing headquarters of Qihoo 360 Technology, a private enterprise where the entrepreneurial spirit abounds. My colleagues are serious in their work and constantly seeking advancement and efficiency in the projects they are assigned. They are just as determined as their boss in their pursuit of achievement. In today’s society, many aspects of our lives are closely related to the Internet and it is developing rapidly in mainland China. As an IT company, Qihoo 360 faces a lot of competitions. In just six weeks’ time, I learnt about the corporate and work culture in Mainland China, as well as the opportunities brought about by the advancement of science and technology. I believe many of those who have participated in the internship have benefitted greatly from the Chinese internet giant.

MAK Hiu Ying, CathyBEng (Hons) Product Engineering with Marketing

Beijing

Qihoo 360 Technology Co., Ltd

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Shanghai Sansi Electronic Engineering is not only the largest manufacturer and supplier of LEDs in China, it is also one of the leading LED companies in the world. In summer 2014, I was very pleased to participate in the Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur WIE programme and to work as an intern at Shanghai Sansi. Apart from applying classroom knowledge and skills to practical tasks, it was also a profound experience. The company never embarks on a business expansion without setting clear objectives. Furthermore, improvements in product technology and quality are of utmost importance. This principle is just as important to everything we do in life; to succeed we need to work hard and upgrade our skills. I will forever uphold this principle.

WEI ZhengBEng (Hons) Electronic and Information Engineering

Shanghai Sansi Electronic Engineering Co., Ltd

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Employers’

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Six weeks is not a long period of time. PolyU students’ passion, energy, creativity and adaptability have deeply impressed us. We appreciated students’ input and willingness to take ownership during the internship. They all did a great job in each position they were placed in spite of all the challenges, such as communicating in Putonghua, and thinking as a professional. We hope that their working experience with Qihoo 360 will benefit them as they return to their studies at PolyU. We really enjoyed the partnership with PolyU and hope it will become a long-term cooperation.

Iris HANDeputy Director, Campus Recruitment

Qihoo 360 Technology Co., Ltd

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Shanghai Sansi ElectronicEngineering Co., LtdThe two PolyU students who spent time in our company were outstanding. They were disciplined, diligent and treated their work seriously. Being highly responsible and knowledgeable and having a solid academic foundation, they were able to address the technical issues in their projects promptly and directly. Being positive and courteous, they were able to get along well with colleagues. They were capable of expressing their ideas and communicating with leaders. They were motivated to complete all the assigned tasks. Their overall performance was excellent and we believe they will continue to perform well when they join the workforce after graduation. We wish them every success in their future career.

Joseph DAIHuman Resources Manager

Southeast University has successfully organized ten Mainland WIE Internship Programmes since 2005. After continuous exchange with PolyU, the quality of internship programmes are constantly being improved. Meanwhile, the programme further promotes cooperation and exchange between the two universities and is well received by students.In July 2014, altogether 34 students from PolyU and 11 students from Southeast University participated in the internship programme and their performances deeply impressed the participating companies. Students from the two universities drew on each other’s strengths and helped each other during the programme. They also combined theoretical knowledge with practical application, recognized the situation and difficulties faced by the companies and addressed the problems they encountered at work with their professional knowledge. Students greatly valued this internship opportunity, as none of them arrived late for work or left early despite the hot weather in Nanjing. They also gave their best to complete the tasks given by the unit they are assigned. The students' hard work, sense of responsibility and willingness to embrace challenges is proof of success of this year's programme.

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NANJINGWIE Programme

Message fromNanjing Coordinator

YIN Lei Deputy Director

Office of International CooperationOffice of Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan AffairsSoutheast University

List of Employers

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Bank of China

• China Construction Bank

• China Unicom

• Everbright Securities

• Huatai Secutities

• Jiangsu Wisedu Information Technology Co., Ltd

• Nanjing Museum

• Nanjing Zhongbei Youhao International Travel Service Co., Ltd

• Nari Group Corporation

• Presidential Palace (Nanjing)

• Wiscom System Co., Ltd

A total of 32 students joined the Nanjing WIE Programme and interned in 11 companies as follows:

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The Nanjing WIE programme provided me with many opportunities. It was my first time to live independently and work professionally outside Hong Kong for more than a month. Not only did I have to take care of myself, but I also had to adapt to the working environment in China. This was surely a challenge to me. While overcoming all these challenges, I realized what my strengths and weaknesses are and the profession I am most interested in. I became more adaptable and flexible, as well as developed a passion for the industry of Finance and Accounting. Thanks to WIE, my Putonghua competency was improved significantly within a short period of time and I would continue to polish my language skills for my career development.

YAU Hui Ting, TommyBBA (Hons) Accountancy

Bank of China

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After the six-week Nanjing WIE programme, I realized that I was capable of adapting to any new living and working environment easily. For example, the pace of life in Nanjing is slower than that in Hong Kong and the working culture in the two cities are very different. I was still able to stand on my feet in Nanjing within a short period of time.

While working in Nanjing Museum, I was shocked by the different working culture. For example, there was a two-hour lunch and break time in Nanjing. It led me to reflect on how busy and rush people in Hong Kong are.

Besides the above working experience, I also had the chance to explore the culture in China. With the generous support from teachers and students of Southeast University in Nanjing, I experienced the true Nanjing. I learnt a lot from them about the local customs and culture of this wonderful city.

KWONG Wai Yee, KoeyBA (Hons) Chinese and Bilingual Studies

Nanjing Museum


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Bank of China IP Ka Yee strictly followed with the rules and regulations of the Bank during the internship. She focused on combining theory with practice and effectively applied classroom knowledge to solve problems at work. She is hardworking, modest and eager to learn. She also readily accepts new things with a strong ability to innovate.

WONG Kwun Ki excelled during the internship. He was able to follow the instructions of our managers and completed tasks with a high quality. He also maintained a positive attitude, strong sense of responsibility and worked closely with colleagues.

Employers’

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CHEN WeiAccount Manager

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Nanjing Zhongbei YouhaoInternational TravelService Co., LtdLAU Oi Shuen, Annie has a strong passion for learning and through training she developed the skills to handle individual operations. She performed well during her stay in our company and fulfilled various job requirements. Her satisfactory performance was recognized by our colleagues. We appreciated her presence in our company. Annie is energetic, humble, and eager to learn, and her performance impressed me a lot. We hope that this internship experience will help her understand more about the culture on the mainland, and contribute to her future career development.

SUN JingmeiDeputy General Manager

WIE IN CHINA BEIJING>

Message fromBeijing Coordinator

The 2014 PolyU Mainland WIE Programme was successfully completed. All my colleagues from the Beijing team rejoiced at the large increase in internship opportunities this year. PolyU students have impressed their internship companies with their vitality and enthusiasm shown in their positions. The supervisors all agreed that students were prepared to take the initiative at work. They were ready to embrace challenges, not afraid to ask questions and demonstrated the power of teamwork.

YU Po Man, leader of the team at Sina House, motivated team members to work cooperatively, setting a good example for others. NGAI Kwun Chung actively exchanged ideas in Putonghua with co-workers and was a popular member of the team. FUNG Chun San joined a renowned web portal and was praised by the company for always arriving for work on time despite having to commute a long way to work. Students posted to Blue Ocean Network strived for excellence and those who interned in Yingke Law Firm had a wonderful time in the prairie of Inner Mongolia. YU Yin Tsun and three others attached to China Academy of Building Research were commended for their diligence.

We received a lot of commendation from the internship companies. They welcome PolyU students to return after

graduation. We look forward to hearing their continuous growth and advancement. We all hope the students

can apply their experience to their future studies and contribute to the society.

MA LiBeijing WIE Programmes’ Coordinator

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List of EmployersA total of 72 students joined the Beijing WIE Programme and interned in 13 companies as follows:

Company

Baker Tilly China Beijing Jinyu Property Management Co., Ltd Blue Ocean Network China Architecture Design & Research Group China Arts & Entertainment Group NETEase, Inc Qiandao Fund Sina House Sina.com Technology (China) Co., Ltd The Economic Observer Beijing The Leader Logistics Co., Ltd Yingke Law Firm Zhong Tai Hong Rui Asset Management Co., Ltd


SIU Ka Wai, Kingsley BBA (Hons) Global Supply Chain Management

Beijing The Leaders Logistics Co., Ltd

What I gained from my WIE experience was not only knowledge of the logistics industry in China but also something that I would never be able to learn in school: how to serve others. I was inspired by my supervisor, Mr. Li, who was a manager in the company. In China rank is highly important and automatically commands others’ respect. However, Mr. Li did not take advantage of his own high rank for personal gain. On the contrary, he put his status aside and offered help to his subordinates whenever they need assistance. I was very touched by Mr. Li’s noble gestures. I learnt that being humble is the way to earn people’s respect and that being able to serve others is a blessing.

As a group leader, I was able to demonstrate my leadership skills. Very often, I would take the lead to ask strangers for direction when my group members and I lost our way during outings on the weekend. On one occasion one of my group mates was sick, I took the initiative to take good care of her by giving her medication and offering her food. I have learnt how to be a good leader and how to manage a team in this internship.

I believe this will definitely be beneficial for my future career. Serving others not only won the trust and respect of my group mates, but also the heart of my girlfriend, whom I met during the internship period in Beijing.

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Although I was not as busy as I had expected, it did not stop me from enjoying my internship and my time with my colleagues in the company. I believed that learning was not and should not be limited to the office setting only. I had learned a lot by different means.

Basically, everything in Beijing was new to me, from the food to the people’s lifestyles. At first I was not used to the spicy food that most

of the local restaurants served. However, I learnt to be open-minded which helped me to adapt to the food culture quickly. Riding the subway in Beijing made me realize that the MTR in Hong Kong was not crowded at all even during rush hours. Residing in the capital city for six months was an eye-opener for me.

I love magic. During the six weeks internship period, I met two magic fans through my friends. Because we share the same

hobby, we quickly became friends. Besides magic, we also talked about our own home towns. I acted as an ambassador for Hong Kong introducing the best the city has to offer. Although there are cultural differences between Hong Kong and mainland China, I do not feel the differences would necessarily lead to conflict. Knowing how to communicate with others has helped me bridge the gap between my friends and me.

LAI Cho Kwan, RayBBA (Hons) Financial Services

Zhong Tai Hong Rui Asset Management Co., Ltd


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Beijing The Leader Logistics Co., Ltd The students from PolyU started their six-week internship in our company on 8th June 2014. Our company adopted a project-based approach where students divided themselves into research groups of three or four. They were responsible for analysis and research tasks and each group was led by a supervisor. After two presentations and one final seminar, the students completed the research tasks successfully which exceeded our expectations.

During the internship, students broadened their horizons and their knowledge in logistics. They had the opportunity to work in the front-line and gained a comprehensive understanding of the actual work in the logistics industry in Mainland China. They were modest, diligent and eager to learn. They paid special attention to combining theory with practice, and effectively applied the knowledge acquired at University to the actual tasks given. They also listened carefully to the seniors and their respective supervisors. The students demonstrated a strong enthusiasm for learning, an ability to observe and learn from experience and to think independently. They are capable of overcoming difficulties at work and achieved remarkable growth in dealing with the challenges in the workplace.

Employers’

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LI XianpuGeneral Manager Assistant

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Qiandao Fund The group of interns from PolyU in 2014 brought vitality to the company. The students demonstrated an excellent team spirit, motivation and the capacity to learn throughout the internship and their technical skills were greatly enhanced. We recognized their good performance. In particular, ZHANG Ziyao, WU Zhaokun and LO Kai Hin helped in the filming and video editing of audiovisual material for the company during their internship. They gave presentations on the assigned research subject and put forward their opinions and views on topics ranging from brand promotion and customer promotion to customer relationship management. Their potential for professional development was recognized by the company management. We hope that they will make rapid progress and we welcome them to join us in the future.

SUN BinDirector

WIE IN CHINA SHANGHAI>

SHANGHAIWIE Programme

The 2014 Shanghai WIE programme was a success. The Shanghai team is overjoyed by the students’ achievements. This year we saw the strongest growth in overall internship opportunities. The efficiency at work, effectiveness in communication and resourcefulness of staff members at CAPS contributed to the excellent results.

HUANG Yuchen, leader of the Banking and Finance team, showed outstanding leadership skills and the team cooperated well. As a result, her team performed superbly and received a lot of commendation from the internship unit. The Leader Logistics of Shanghai recruited the largest number of interns and though the company is located the furthest, none of the students complained about the long commute. The company management and the supervisors were most satisfied with their performance and welcome students to return to work there. In particular, the twelve foreign students who participated in the programme highlighted the international outlook of PolyU students, their open-mindedness to cultural diversity and ability to work as a team. PolyU students also benefited greatly from the bilingual proficiency of Singaporean students, solid academic performance of Russian students, Eurasian cultural characteristics of Turkish students, and affinity to Chinese culture of Korean and Thai students.

We hope the students will continue to strengthen their understanding of Chinese culture thereby making bigger contributions in the future.

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Message fromShanghai Coordinator

ZHENG SonglingShanghai WIE Programmes’ Coordinator

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List of Employers

Alcatel-LucentAon HewittBank of Communications SchroderFund Management Co., LtdChina Business NetworkChina Shanghai Architectural Design &Research Institute Co., LtdChina UnicomCreditEase FundGuangqi CultureHitachi Transport System (China) Co., LtdIiin Shang HaiJiangxi Copper Co., LtdOrient International Logistics (Holding) Co., LtdReloadBuzzShanda GroupShanghai Advertising Co., LtdShanghai Anji Yellow Hat Co., LtdShanghai Bund Property LtdShanghai Caijun Management Co.,Ltd

Shanghai Cartoon Digital Technology Development Co., Ltd Shanghai Construction GroupShanghai Delide Logistics Limited CompanyShanghai Fushen Evaluation & Advisory Group Co., LtdShanghai Garment Research InstituteShanghai International Convention & Exhibition Co., LtdShanghai Judicial Accounting CentreShanghai Metersbonwe Fashion and Accessories Co., LtdShanghai Potevio Co., LtdSohu.comTianan Insurance Co., LtdWater Resources Protection Bureau ofTaihu BasinWenhui Xinmin United Press GroupZhongkai Corporate Group

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YEUNG Tsz YanBroad Discipline of Computing

Sohu.com

This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience at Sohu. I was an assistant for the Advertisement Planning Team, our function was to facilitate the work processes of other teams and to learn the company’s operation.

I feel it is difficult to fully understand what a certain career entails until you actually work in the position. After taking part in the internship, I was able to find out more about working as an IT professional. Moreover, I found that I would like to pursue a career in the IT field. Being an intern helped me to clarify my future career path. Also, the IT industry is competitive. Accumulating project experience will help me become a professional consultant in the future.

Another benefit of the internship is that I was able to network in IT industry. I tried my best in my assigned position and hope I have made a good impression. I learned that in the workplace your professional network is just as important as your knowledge. When I am ready to apply for jobs, I know the people who have

supervised me will be able to recommend me; I may even apply to that company for work.

In Hong Kong, internet search engines and services such as Google, Facebook, Yahoo and YouTube are very popular for searching information and advertising. China is very different. Therefore, I switched to Chinese search engines which I have not used before. On the other hand, my colleagues are nice, helpful and friendly. Team members enjoy good relations and communicated effectively with each other.

The office is located in a business district which was transformed from an old industrial area with large numbers of factory buildings into different types of work spaces. In the first two weeks of my internship, I worked in the gallery exhibiting art works by young artists. Then, I was rotated to the head office where I was tasked with ad-hoc and administrative work. Also, I assisted my supervisor to prepare presentation materials and edit photos.

I have become more independent after this experience. Working in a city far from Hong Kong, I have to face all problems and deal with them by myself. These range from personal daily needs to problems at work. It was really an excellent chance for me to learn. I used to think that I would not be able to solve problems by myself, but after this internship, I am confident and prepared to try new things.

This experience means a lot to my future career. As a marketing student, I should not just focus on marketing theories, but also skills and techniques such as photo taking and video editing. If you are knowledgeable about the production process of an advertisement, you can create more realistic marketing campaigns. Working in an advertising company requires creativity and administration skills as well.

Hong Kong in the eyes of Shanghainese is very different from how Hong Kong people perceive it. Some of the locals thought that English is commonly spoken in Hong Kong because it was once a British colony. It was interesting to introduce Hong Kong to people who are not familiar with the city.

FUNG Pik YinBBA (Hons) Marketing

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Iiin Shang Hai Ady approached her work seriously. She was punctual and responsible and showed a good ability to deal with emergencies. She also got along well with her co-workers. We hope that Ady can share with others her knowledge and professional skills so that good progress can be achieved by all.

Shanghai Judicial Accounting Centre The student was responsible and motivated, and treated her work seriously. She was eager to learn and able to grasp the essentials of her work. We are thankful for her hard work in our centre.

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Ada YU Director of Public Relations

FANG Miaozhu Supervisor

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Shanghai Caijun Management Co., Ltd We would like to congratulate the students who have participated in the Shanghai internship programmes for demonstrating the ability to follow instructions, their diligence and pragmatism at work. During the internship, students were able to apply what they have learnt to their tasks. They not only consolidated their theoretical knowledge but also enhanced their capacity for work and understanding of companies in Shanghai. These can be applied to their future career. We will continue to actively support the WIE programme.

China Unicom During the internship programme, the students from PolyU were eager to learn and showed diligence, pragmatism and efficiency at work. They were able to master the knowledge acquired and applied them to practical work. The students displayed outstanding abilities and qualities. We wish to continue to work with PolyU and are prepared to provide internship opportunities for PolyU students to enhance their professional skills through practice.

CHEN Xueyan Human ResourcesManager

XU Jiangqing Supervisor

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The Shanghai Banking and Finance WIE Programme is a newly established scheme for students to take part in a variety of financial services in Mainland China. Students are placed in major banks and securities firms such as ICBC, China Merchants Bank, China Merchants Securities, CITIC Prudential Group, etc. International students from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, Bahçeşehir University of Turkey and Moscow International Higher Business School of Russia are also invited to participate in this programme.

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List of EmployersA total of 52 students joined the Shanghai Banking and Finance WIE programme in 16 companies as follows:

Caitong Securities

Chang Jiang Securities

China Guangfa Bank

China Merchants Bank

China Merchants Securities

China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd

CITIC-Prudential Fund Management Co., Ltd

Great Wall Securities

Haitong Securities

Huatai Securities

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

JXCC- International

Orient International (Holding) Co., Ltd

Shanghai Fushen Evaluation & Advisory Group Co., Ltd

Shanghai Securities

Shanghai Taiji Asset Management Co., Ltd


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ZHU Aiyun BBA (Hons) Financial Services

China Merchants Bank

I interned at the Chuanbei sub-branch of China Merchants Bank which is described as a “high street bank”. During the first two weeks of my internship, I was assigned to the Retail Banking Department as a Lobby Assistant. I had to guide people to the correct counter, maintain order in the lobby, identify consumers’ service requirements and recommend different services to clients. In the next two weeks, I was assigned to the accounting department. I had to deal with receipts and put them into the designated boxes using an electronic receipt system, so that every company can collect their own receipts through the system easily instead of waiting at the counter. Since the transactions are confidential, information will leak out if a receipt is collected by someone other than the recipient of the deposit. Therefore, I learnt that even though a task seems simple, we need to understand the rationale behind it and handle the information with patience as well as care.

Before the internship, I thought my outgoing personality would make me suitable for customer services positions. However, I found that patience is even more important after this internship. Sometimes, a customer may appear suddenly and ask me many questions. It is difficult to handle all their requests at the same time but you still have to be patient when dealing with them.

To conclude, the first two weeks of this internship has helped me to understand the structure of this company and the different functions of each department. The last two weeks gave me the opportunity to understand the various aspects of the banking job. I really appreciate my colleagues who have not only taught me practical knowledge of the operation of a bank but also given me wonderful memories.

During my internship, I conducted research about the differences in wealth management systems between banks in Hong Kong and Shanghai. I discovered that the system in China is vastly different from that in Hong Kong. For instance, before introducing a new wealth management product, banks in China have to submit a report to the China Banking Regulatory Commission for approval. By contrast, Hong Kong does not have this requirement.

After conducting the research, I obtained a lot of financial knowledge because I had to read myriads of information about the Chinese financial market, such as the regulations and related facts. I do believe what I have learnt in this project

can be transferred to my future workplace since many financial institutions are now targeting the China market.

I also did some financial analysis during my internship. This has been an excellent experience, and I could make good use of what I have learnt in my study and apply the knowledge to the workplace. In this task, the investment advisor asked me to calculate the correlation between different stocks with a market portfolio so he could utilise these data to provide hedging advice to his clients. Some people said what we learnt in university is useless. However, I believe what we learnt in university will allow us to absorb professional knowledge in the relevant sector, which will be useful one day.

Finally, the training in Shanghai Bloomberg is valuable. I learnt basic knowledge of Bloomberg machine’s operating system, which has greatly broadened my horizons. In summary, this internship has been a precious and rewarding experience.

WONG Ho Yin, StephenBBA (Hons) Financial Services

China Merchants Securities

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Changjiang Securities Co., Ltd This year we joint hands with PolyU to give students an opportunity to experience the atmosphere of a real workplace. In just one month, students exhibited commendable traits and educational achievements of traditional Chinese culture with their work attitude and interpersonal skills. CHUNG Kit Ting is a courteous and capable girl who quickly integrated into the corporate culture of our company and she was well received by all. She displayed exemplary Chinese virtues as she was always saying “thank you” and bowing to others. Such virtues are rarely found in young people today and we believe this is indivisible from the education offered by PolyU as well as her upbringing. Kit Ting even brought us cookies from Hong Kong. We all bid wistful farewell to Kit Ting at the dinner on the last day of her internship.

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Shanghai SecuritiesKOON Po Fun and HO Pak Ki from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University interned in our company from 30 June to 25 July. They were practical, eager to learn, and capable of applying their knowledge in workplace. Their strong communication and coordination skills allowed them to excel in team work. Their performance was highly satisfactory.

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• Asia • Japan, Singapore• Europe • Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UK • North America • USA, Canada

WIE in International Over 60 students participated in International WIE Programmes across 17 countries.

Belgium

UK

Spain

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Poland Russia

AustriaSerbia

Turkey

Croatia

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CanadaSwitzerland

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International Association for the Exchange of

Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)

ASEAN Internship Programme

University Partnership Programme

CAPS International WIE Programme

IAESTE

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The IAESTE is a non-profit organization which provides overseas internship opportunities to students with technical degrees on a reciprocal basis. Nine of our departments are active participants of this programme including:

• Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology• Department of Applied Physics• Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering• Department of Computing• Department of Electrical Engineering• Department of Electronic and Information Engineering• Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics• Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering• Department of Mechanical Engineering

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience

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Over the years, PolyU students have been placed in internships in more than 30 countries worldwide. In 2014, 26 students had their internships abroad through IAESTE where they worked in world-renowned academic institutions or technology companies.

Austria LINZ AG

Belgium Ghent University

Croatia Brodarski Institut d.o.o

Czech Republic EUROVIA Services, s.r.o.GYP Logistics, a.s.

Germany Weihenstephan - Triesdorf University of Applied SciencesTU Bergakademie Freiberg University of Göttingen

Japan Tohoku University Tokyo Institute of Technology

Poland BIBUS MENOS Sp. z o.o.Polish Academy of SciencesFlextronics Logistics Poland Sp. z o.o.HARTBEX Przedsiebiorstwo Budowlane Sp. z o.o. Hydron UnipressLodz University of TechnologyMegatel Sp. z o.o.

Serbia Institut Mihajlo PupinUniversity of Belgrade

Spain Aisoy Robotics, S.L.Universidad de Cantabria

Switzerland A.I.A. GmbHPaul Scherrer Institute

UK University of EdinburghNewcastle University

USA Omnyx , LLC

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ALI Jahan ZaibBEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Hydron Unipress

To say that my IAESTE internship in Poland was an eye-opening experience would be an understatement.

The company I worked for is Hydron Unipress. My role as a Mechanical Design intern was to create CAD drawings for the numerous components of press machines which are then used as references for future machines and to produce operation manuals for customers. Another duty was to create engineering drawings, which is very important for technical workers as they need to refer to the exact drawings to create parts for the press machines. I was given the job of measuring existing parts and used the CAD software to create 3D models and then the drawings. I had to learn a new software used by the company and by the end of the internship I became proficient with it. I believe this experience will have a great impact on my future career prospects.

Needless to say, the experience of living by myself has taught me more than learning from a teacher in a classroom. Having stayed in a dorm with a roommate thousands of kilometers from home has certainly taught me skills and helped me become a more independent person. I am also proud to have put in efforts to learn the local languages as well as cultures. I would be very happy to join an IAESTE internship again as it really is a fast track to learn.

Poland

This year I spent my summer in Pilsen, Czech Republic for my internship. I worked at EUROVIA Services, a leading construction company in the country. I worked as a trainee in one of the biggest quarries in the Czech Republic, Litice Quarry. The experience of visiting a mine in full mining gear is all new to me.

In these eight weeks, I had a rare chance to observe the mining industry at close quarters. My main task was to produce a proposal for the company and to examine the best way to work with the spilite from another source in their own quarry with technological, logistical, safety and economic consideration. My internship started with a safety lesson and two safety tests followed by meetings with different specialists from various departments. I was accompanied by my supervisor and a production engineer to visit the quarry site to familiarize myself with the mining operation. I also spent three days with the technicians in a quarry laboratory to learn about quality control.

Stepping out of the comfort zone was a challenge but the experience has broadened my horizons and influenced my

decision making. The internship has helped me become a more mature and all-rounded person.

Another point to note is that the experience has enhanced my self-reliance and confidence. During this internship, I

traveled alone on the weekends which helped me understand myself better. This WIE experience has definitely enriched my university life.

LAW Wing Ting, Aki BEng (Hons) Product Engineering with Marketing

EUROVIA Services, s.r.o.

Czech Republic

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MA Tsz Hin, Matthew BEng (Hons) Transportation Systems Engineering

Broadarski Institut

My internship was a six-week work placement in Zagreb, Croatia. I worked in Brodarski Institut which is a research organization in applied technical sciences in the fields of maritime and green technologies. My role as an intern in the department of automation, a solution partner of Siemens was to analyze the hydro turbine control and frequency control of power systems. I carried out research on the structures of hydropower plants and mechanism of turbines generating electricity through the utilization of potential energy.

This internship has been an opportunity to apply my knowledge in an engineering setting, as well as develop communication, administration and practical engineering skills through work. I learnt to work autonomously with minimal supervision and I was able to get along well with others at work as well as in social situations. I also worked with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Throughout the internship, I met a lot of people from different parts of the world. I got a roommate from Poland and I met trainees from India, Scotland, England and Macedonia. I was also reunited with my Croatian friend studying in the United States, whom I met her as an exchange student in PolyU a year ago. Exposure to Croatian work practice has been an invaluable experience.

Croatia

I was offered an overseas internship opportunity in Belgrade, Serbia in the summer. I worked in the Technology and Metallurgy Faculty of the University of Belgrade. Before I arrive in Serbia, I had wanted to experience the differences in the chemistry research development and the working environment in research laboratory between Serbia and Hong Kong as Hong Kong has been regarded as one of the most stressful cities in the world. I also heard that the scientific research in the Europe is well-supported and funded by governments and companies.

I was responsible for data collection, materials characterization by spectroscopy, experiments setting and glassware cleaning in research experiments. I also had to hand in reports after each research field work. I acquired a lot of skills and knowledge from work, as well as the professors and my colleagues. I learnt and experienced much more than what I contributed during the internship. I really appreciate the opportunity provided by the faculty.

Similar to its work culture, life in Serbia is relaxing. People in the city love to do things slowly. Most shops are closed on the weekend except some cafes and bars. Families and friends would spend their leisure time in parks and beaches to enjoy the holiday and have fun. Life is much more relaxed compared with cosmopolitan cities like Hong Kong. In the first few weeks in Belgrade, I did everything in a hurry and failed to notice the charm of the city. It was not until I learnt to relax that I was able to appreciate the beauty of taking things slowly.

HO Ping Luen, David BSc (Hons) Chemical Technology

University of Belgrade

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ASEANInternshipProgramme

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The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Internship Programme was initiated and developed by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore which aims to widen Hong Kong university students' international perspectives and enhance bilateral relations between Hong Kong and other ASEAN members. The scheme also aims to cultivate students as ambassadors of Hong Kong in the host country in ASEAN and to have them reciprocate upon their return to Hong Kong.

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2014 is the first year of the ASEAN Internship Programme and a total of six PolyU students joined the scheme in Singapore.

Company List

C&H Properties Pte Ltd

Cold Storage Supermarket

Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited

Giant Singapore

Singapore Institute of International Affairs

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XIN YingBA (Hons) Chinese and Bilingual Studies

Singapore Institute of International Affairs

The Singapore Institute of International Affairs is an independent organization founded in 1961. Registered as a membership based society, it is dedicated to research, analysis and discussion of regional and international issues with an aim to make Singapore a more cosmopolitan and global society.

My greatest accomplishment was to have taken part in organizing the 7th ASEAN and Asia Forum which was a full-day event. Many business leaders and industry experts were invited to exchange ideas on the topics of politics, the economy and other challenges faced by ASEAN countries and other emerging markets. We were honoured to have Minister U Soe Thane from Myanmar and Mr. John Tsang, Financial Secretary of HKSAR, as keynote speakers. I was so proud to have played a role in organizing this forum because it was one of the biggest held in an ASEAN country and gained extensive media exposure. Channel News Asia broadcasted the entire event exclusively. My role in this event was to prepare the programmes logistics and liaise with companies about the backdrops and booklets design.

This internship has provided me with insights into news and events in ASEAN countries. In the past, I was not interested in international news as I thought they were irrelevant to me, but after the internship the concept of “global

citizen” has been implanted in my mind. As a global citizen, I have the responsibility to care not only about my own country, but also what is happening around the world.

Singapore

In summer, I came alone to Singapore for a two-month internship with Cold Storage which is owned by Dairy Farm. The experience was life-changing as well as inspiring. I believe I have grown after these two months.

Working in the logistics section, I was able to observe the daily operations of a distribution centre and daily delivery processes to local supermarkets, convenience stores and health and beauty stores. In order to learn and observe, I took part in planning trips, followed drivers to deliver stocks to stores, handled complaints from stores, investigated the discrepancies of stocks in the distribution centre, etc. I was a project member of the new RF

loading system assisting in designing the standard operations procedures (SOP) and participated in the User Acceptance Test (UAT) of the system. I was also involved in an ad-hoc project “Installation of cameras for cargo security in trucks” and responsible for gathering quotations from local vendors.

This was the second time I have participated in the overseas internship because I believe it is the best way to enrich and improve myself in all aspects. The two months were memorable and I celebrated my 21st birthday in Singapore with my colleagues and some friends. I felt the people I met there had a lot of goodwill. I wish I could have stayed in the company longer and explored more of Singapore. It was a remarkable and influential time in my life and it was very helpful to my future career.

YU Hoi Ka BBA (Hons) International Shipping andTransportation Logistics

Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited

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Location Company

Turkey Bahçeşehir University

Russia Chin.ru Trading House

Forward Logistics

Forward Sportswear

Russia Beyond the Headlines

Singapore Grand Hyatt Singapore‎

Mandarin Orchard Singapore

CAPS collaborate with different universities worldwide to offer valuable internship opportunities to PolyU students. The University Partnership Programme aims to facilitate cultural exchange and broaden students’ global outlook.

• Bahçeşehir University, Turkey

• Moscow International Higher Business School, Russia

• National Technological University, Singapore

Location Company

Turkey Bahçeşehir University

Russia Chin.ru Trading House

Forward Logistics

Forward Sportswear

Russia Beyond the Headlines

Singapore Grand Hyatt Singapore‎

Mandarin Orchard Singapore

My internship with the Department of Applied Science of Bahçeşehir University (BAU) this summer has been an invaluable experience. I was so grateful that I was given this amazing opportunity which has broadened my horizons.

BAU is a private university located at the European side of Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. During the internship, I worked as a Research Assistant in the Genetics and Bioinformatics Laboratory under the supervision of an Associate Professor in the Applied Science Department. I was involved in a science project which focused on bacterial transformation. Besides this project, I also helped another professor who specializes in Bioinformatics to study the differentially expressed genes in U2OS cells which were TWEAK treated and untreated every 24 hours. Bioinformatics is an area that is totally new to me, but I learnt it has a great impact in the world of biology as it allows researchers to integrate and interpret the data collected from different experiments and extract important information from them. Bioinformatics is becoming more popular and influential in the field of biology.

My internship has helped me to learn and improve my techniques in performing experiments. I have also strengthened my scientific knowledge through exchanging ideas with PhD students and professors. Their in-depth knowledge and burning passion towards scientific research has given me insights into the important qualities of a biologist. I realized that scientific research requires not only academic knowledge and experiment skills but also patience and passion.

LU Kit FungBSc (Hons) Applied Biology with Biotechnology

Bahçeşehir University

TurkeyBahçeşehirUniversity

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YU Cheuk YingBA (Hons) Fashion and Textile (Marketing and Merchandising)

Forward Sportswear

This summer, I went to Moscow, Russia for my internship and spent two months in the city. I worked in Forward Sportswear, which is a Russian sportswear brand which offers high quality sportswear and equipment to professional sportsmen and women. It is also the official supplier for a number of Russian national sports teams.

My greatest accomplishment during this internship was producing a visual merchandising manual which evaluates and gives suggestions about the layout and display of products for this company. I had to study the current layout and product display of its retail stores, point out its limitations and provide suggestions for improvement. Although I had studied fashion retail operation management, it was my first time making a real visual merchandising proposal. It was a very interesting but challenging task as it needed both analytical skills and creativity.

The work culture in Russia is quite different from that in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, office hours generally begin at 8 or 9 in the morning, but in Russia, some of the offices open at 10 am.

This overseas internship has increased my understanding of Russia and greatly broadened my horizons. It also helped me develop a strong sense of team work. I went to Moscow with six other students from different departments. We did not know each other initially but we gradually learnt together and worked as a team. We helped each other and developed great friendship during the internship. The time spent with them in Moscow was awesome and unforgettable.

RussiaMoscow

InternationalHigher

BusinessSchool

In Chin-Ru, I was assigned to the finance department with around seven employees. My major duties were to conduct research on different areas of the Chinese trading businesses and to produce corresponding reports and analysis. My first task focused on the comparison between China and Hong Kong tax system, I have produced a ten pages long report which analysed the differences between two taxation systems. My second task was to conduct research about letter of credit, financial reporting criteria and value-added tax in China. I spent around one week on the reports and gained an in-depth understanding of the relationship between trading and taxation system. My third project was one of my favorites, as well as the most impressive assignment in this internship. I was required to prepare a report regarding the trading statistics between China and Russia from 2008 to 2014. I had to extract the statistics from the government website, to conduct a trend analysis and to give recommendations.

After the internship, I have aroused my interest in international trading. I knew nothing about trading before and thought that trading is a rigid and boring business. Now, I have a great depth of knowledge about trading in terms of logistics arrangement, financial arrangement and custom clearance. The modern international trading techniques nowadays are fascinating. I could conclude that trading can be one of my possible options for my future career.

HSU Kam Chuen BBA (Hons) Financial Services

Chin.ru Trading House

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KWOK Ka Man BBA (Hons) Marketing

Grand Hyatt

NanyangTechnological

University

Singapore

Time flies, my internship as a Human Resources Intern at Grand Hyatt Singapore has come to an end. During these ten weeks, the experience was memorable and I had a productive summer holiday. When I first applied for this overseas internship, I had hoped to work with people from different cultures and to find out about my strengths and weaknesses so that I can better equip myself for my remaining university life.

My job duties were to assist the training and personnel department in daily operations such as organizing and maintaining associate activities, producing corresponding notices or making amendments, and assisting in the daily recruitment process and recruitment fairs. Participating in these events has made me understand the importance of the HR department in a company and its job nature.

The person I admired most in the company was my supervisor Ms Mildred LAU. She is an Assistant Training Manager who was always cheerful and willing to share with me and teach me new things. I learnt that there will always be a way if you are willing to try new things and accept challenges. She has been posted to Grand Hyatt Hotels in other regions such as China, where the job scope and living environment are different. Her willingness to try new things has contributed to her success in her career.

After living in Singapore for more than two months, I was starting to get used to its diverse culture. I was very proud to be an ambassador for Hong Kong.

Forward Sportswear Althea displayed a lot of talent, she is competent in many fields of business, including marketing; as well she is smart and interesting.

Russia Beyond the HeadlinesWONG Ching Tsz gave an excellent performance doing research on the Chinese media market. She is very organized.

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Julia KLOBERDANETS Senior Import Manager

Olga GOKSHKOVA Editor

International WIE The International WIE aims to groom students as global citizens interested in local

and international affairs. Working in commercial firms, public-sector and non-profit organizations, overseas postings can help students gain practical experience and learn about the work culture of different countries. Also, students will have the opportunity to promote Hong Kong to the host

companies in different parts of the world.

In 2014, CAPS sent 16 students to following host companies:

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Canada Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto

The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association

Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation

China Beijing Office, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai

Germany Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin

Singapore BreadTalk

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The mission of the HKETOS’s Berlin office is to represent the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China in commercial and other economic and trade matters in eight countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Its core responsibility is to promote Hong Kong's trade and economic interests and explain the HKSAR Government's policies.

I spent the first half of the internship in the Investment Promotion Unit which is responsible for inward investment promotion. My duties were to assist in the preparation of

presentation materials and carry out researches when the team received enquiries from local investors or companies. Moreover, I also helped in organizing several trade promotion events.

In the second half of my internship, I was sent to the Commercial and Public Relations Unit which is responsible for the monitoring of the economic conditions in Central and Eastern Europe as well as organizing public relations activities, such as Hong Kong Film Festival, with the aim of promoting Hong Kong’s culture to Europeans. I was responsible for tracking related economic news of Europe and preparing daily reports for the office’s internal strategic planning. Furthermore, I also took part in organizing public relations events and assisted in the preparation of newsletters before and after the events.

I truly appreciated the confidence and trust the team heads and colleagues have placed on me by giving me the chance to work on various projects. Their advice has been tremendously helpful for improving my knowledge and work skills.

FONG Sze WingBBA (Hons) Marketing

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin

Germany

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TSOI Chi HoBBA (Hons) Management

Beijing Office, The Government of the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region

I have never had a more meaningful summer before 2014. When I was offered an internship in HKSAR’s Beijing Office this summer, I grasped the chance to work there. This was my first internship so it was both exciting and very challenging.

The Beijing Office was formally set up under the Basic Law of the HKSAR on March 4, 1999. Its main functions include further enhancing HKSAR Government's liaison and communication with the various branches and departments of the Central Government, facilitating business exchange and co-operation, promoting Hong Kong to residents of the Mainland, processing applications for entry and providing practical assistance to Hong Kong residents in distress on the Mainland.

I was excited to have the opportunity to work in different divisions. My colleagues never underestimated our abilities and they were willing to assign us some important responsibilities. We often had the opportunity to communicate with students studying in Beijing. The Beijing Office was very kind to arrange meetings and seminars for us so that we could know more about their lives in Beijing. After the internship, I felt I have become more mature and independent.

My most memorable experience was in the Immigration Division. Since joining a disciplined service has always been my dream, working in the Immigration Division allowed me to know more about their daily work, like issuing visas and helping Hong Kong citizens who need assistance in Northern China. This experience will definitely be an advantage when I apply for a position with the disciplined service after graduation.

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The Chinese cultural centre is built for the residents of the Greater Toronto area which acts as a bridge between the Chinese Canadian community and other communities. The centre engages with the public communities through organizing cultural events, hosting leisure classes and renting out its theatre and stadium facilities.

I was assigned with three IT projects, which are replacing the old computers, setting up the Wi-Fi and designing the Centre’s webpages. I faced obstacles when I began my projects. Since my major is Enterprise Information Systems, hardware is completely new to me. In the first week, I was very frustrated because I was stuck in the first stage of my project and made no progress. Fortunately, everything went smoothly after many trials and I was able to continue on to the next stage of my project.

Since Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto is a non-profit and non-political organization, most of their projects were done by

volunteers. There were times when I faced challenges at work and there were no volunteers around. At such moment, I have applied my problem solving skills to overcome the issues. Now, whenever I face a problem, I would use different approaches instead of immediately asking someone for help.

I have become more independent after this internship. Since I do not know anyone in Canada, I have learnt how to take care of myself. This was the first time I have been away from my family for a long period and living in a foreign country. I did not know how to cook before I came to Canada, now I enjoy cooking and my friends said my cooking skills have improved a lot.

KWONG Tsz Yan, Jane BSc (Hons) Enterprise Information Systems

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto

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LO Chi, Daphane BBA (Hons) Marketing

Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation

My duties and responsibilities at Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation were slightly different from those of other interns. I spent more time producing press releases and my work was published in a local magazine. Also, to cater to the needs of the Chinese community, I had to translate different interview articles of Yee Hong elders from English into Chinese. I learnt a lot about their struggles during WWII, cultural differences and racial discrimination from their stories.

My greatest accomplishment in this internship was taking a leading role in organizing a birthday celebration for the elders aged 90 and above living in Yee Hong. The event was organized jointly by interns from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The Hong Kong Baptist University. We produced a proposal and planned every detail of the event. Since the Canadian government issues congratulation certificates to elders who are aged 90 or above, contacting the relevant government department was one of the most important tasks for us. We completed the task efficiently.

I wish to help people in need using my knowledge. I believe studying for a BBA is not only about making money but would allow me to contribute to the society. During my internship, I worked in different areas and realised that public relations and promotion are very important for fundraising. Staging different events for the elders have made them happy and enriched their lives. Because of these experiences at Yee Hong, I plan to work for a non-profit organization in marketing and public relations in the future.

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Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation Among the four university interns who worked for the foundation this summer, LO Chi excelled in her performance and the quality of her work. She also demonstrated exceptional leadership in joint projects with other interns, and at discussions. She‘ll be doing well in the field if she could further improve her presentation skills.

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Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto POON Shuk Chong is an extraordinary person. She is very assertive and is always willing to help. She had displayed leadership quality which greatly assisted in the different tasks associated with special events coordination, we are very glad to have her as a student intern during the summer.

Michael CHANVice President

Stephen SIUPresident

Established in 2013, the WIE Ambassador Programme aims to identify and recognize outstanding students with leadership potentials and participations, as well as to encourage students’ involvement through providing a platform for them to improve their employability skills. The WIE Ambassadors would be the “spokespersons” of CAPS WIE programmes in upcoming marketing events to share their valuable experiences and tips to participants next year.

• My WIE 2014 Sharing in Closing Ceremony• Focus Group with CAPS • WIE Exhibitions • CAPS WIE Recruitment 2015• Career Fair 2015 - Support & Networking• Buddy Programme for Participants of WIE 2015

About theWIE Ambassador Programme

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Outstanding students with leadership potentials and participations in the WIE Ambassador Programme will be assessed throughout the year based on the below criteria in competing for the Dean of Students' Awards:1. Leadership2. Commitment3. Initiativeness4. Participation of CAPS activitiesThe Award (cash prize of HKD 4,000 each) will be presented to 12 outstanding students.

Dean of Students' Awards forAmbassador Leaders

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• LEE Wing Yee Alice• MAK Hiu Ying• MAN Ka Wai• SU Da• WU Po Chi• ZHANG Beibei• ZHOU Yunqi

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• CHOI Yuen Yu• LAI Cho Kwan• LEUNG Hiu Yan• SIU Ka Wai• YU Po Man

Beijing

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• CHAN Wing Nam• CHOI Kai Ming• HUI Yu San• LEE Tim Wing• TANG Chin Kit• WONG Hin Sing

• HO Sze Ching• HUANG Yuchen• WANG Kalin• WONG Ho Yin

• ALI Jahan Zaib• AU Cheuk Wah• LAW Wing Ting• MA Tsz Hin • TSANG Nga Yu• CHEUNG Wai Fai

International • HE Shan• KWOK Ka Man • LI Shuhan• MAK Kwan Ho• XIN Ying

• KWONG Wai Yee• LAI Chi Tak• LAM Wing Sum• WONG Tsz Chun• YAU Hui Ting

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• CHAN Hiu Tung• HO Shui Lam• LEE Tsz Kin• SUEN Hon Ki• YEUNG Tsz Yan• YIP Ka Lai• YU Mengting

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT>

On behalf of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, we would like to express our sincere thanks to the following organizations for their unfailing support to the Work-Integrated Education.

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Supporting Organizations – International • Bahçeşehir University • Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office • International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience• Moscow International Higher Business School• Nanyang Technological University

Commission on Youth The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce

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Supporting Organizations - China • China Pacific Economic Cooperation Council• Federation of New Territories Youth• HKUYA Student Exchange Network• Hong Kong Arts and Culture Development Center• Hong Kong Association of Youth Development • Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China• Hong Kong Human Resources Exchange Centre• Hong Kong Youth Association • Hong Kong Youth Exchange Promotion United Association• Hong Kong Youth Synergy• Hwawen Chinese Communication Association • Kowloon Federation of Association• Southeast University • The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR • Woofoo Leader’s Network • Youth Online Association

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Hong Kong YouthExchange PromotionUnited Association

About The O�ce ofCareers and PlacementServices

The Office of Careers and Placement Services (CAPS) aim to provide a link between employers and students to optimize students’ career plans. We offer comprehensive career guidance, resources and services to PolyU students, including the following:

• Career development and training programmes to help students identify career interests, prepare for workplace requirements and hone their job searching skills

• Personal and small group career coaching and guidance to optimize students’ career plans

• Local, China and International internship opportunities for the fulfilment of Work-Integrated Education requirements

• Meeting and networking with prospective employers to learn about graduate job opportunities at recruitment talks, career fairs and industry seminars

• Various internship opportunities, graduate permanent placements and career information to be posted on the PolyU Job Board and Joint Institutions Job Information System

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ABOUT THE CAPS

Contact us TU308, 3/F, Yip Kit Chuen BuildingThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHung Hom, [email protected]/caps www.fb.com/polyu.careers www.youtube.com/polyucaps www.twitter.com/polyucapswww.weibo.com/polyucaps COPYRIGHT©2014, Office of Careers and Placement Services. All Rights Reserved.

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