2020-2021 | 2 2020-2021 | 3 Undergraduate Newsletter Undergraduate Newsletter SHSS SHSS On behalf of SHSS and Global China Studies, I want to welcome you all, our new and returning students. GCS is a unique program which provides a learning environment for students to explore issues pertinent to China across disciplines in humanities and social sciences and to deepen their inquiry through focused tracks of study. Students are trained to examine the issues critically in relation to the modern world. To enrich students’ learning experience and broaden their horizons, a variety of training programs are offered including overseas exchange and internship programs. The training in communication, critical and analytic thinking andmoral reasoning students receive from the program helps them cope with the challenges in the fast-changing world and prepares them to be global citizens with knowledge, vision and empathy. Quantitative Social Analysis, offered by the Division of Social Science, will welcome its fourth cohort of students in fall 2020. I look forward to seeing all of our returning students. Our first cohort of students who entered in fall 2017 will be entering their final year, the highlight of which will be the capstone projects they will complete in spring term. Many of the rising final and third year students have already participated in internships in government, businesses, and nonprofits where they apply what they learn in class in the real world. Others have joined faculty research projects. Some have gone on exchange to institutions such as theUniversity of Tokyo, Sciences Po, andmore. We have three students already graduated, one who finished early, and another two who double-majored in QSA. They are all preparing for postgraduate studies. In this newsletter, you will learn more about the activities of our students, with stories about many of their activities. Prof. Carine YIU Associate Dean (UG) and GCS Program Director WELCOME MESSAGE Prof. Cameron CAMPBELL QSA Program Director HONORS & AWARDS HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund - Reaching Out Award Mr. Tinisoneof theSHSSStudentAmbassadorsandis interested in the influence of French culture and history on European countries. He went to Sciences Po for his exchange studies to further explore the impact of French culture on Europeanwars. He is deeply impressed by the strong relationship between a place’s history and culture, which has motivated him to learn more about Hong Kong’s so as to compare with the western countries. TIN Man Sing (QSA) Paul and May Chu Sportsman/Sportswoman of the Year Award 2018/19 – Student Sportswoman Award Miss Wu is the team captain of the Hong Kong Potential Bowling Team. She represented Hong Kong in the 32nd Asian Intercity Bowling Championships and 20th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships. She also participated in several local competitions and won the title of 1st runnerup at the 62nd Festival of Sport - 2019 Tenpin Bowling Championships [Single]. WU Kwan Yu (QSA) Stephen Cheong Kam-chuen Medal Award 2018-2019 Awardee Miss Yip is the co-founder of Rainbow Bird, the very first LGBTQ+ support group ever established at HKUST to discuss LGBTQ-related issues and provide peer emotional and social support to HKUST community members who are concerned about their sexual and gender identity. The presentation of the SKCC Medal to her acknowledges her leadership in and dedication to fostering an inclusive and learning-friendly environment. She is a deserved winner, and may this award encourage more students to serve the HKUST community. YIP Ching (GCS) Despite that the 2019-2020 academic year has been more challenging than ever, we are proud to find that our students continue to excel in terms of their performances. You will find in this newsletter the achievements and learning experiences shared by your fellow classmates including the honors and awards they received, the internships they undertook and the stories they told about their unforgettable experience during this trying time. I wish you a fruitful and exciting year ahead and look forward to meeting you face-to-face without wearing a mask. Please stay safe and healthy.
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