Incoming Mainland students and their parents gained their first impressions of CityU on 27 July 2013 when alumni leaders Mr Jeffrey Li [Bsc (Honours) in Surveying (Law Minor)] and Ms Shirley Liu [BBA (Honours) in Accountancy] shared their fruitful experiences at the pre-arrival orientation sessions in Beijing and Shanghai respectively. Organised by the Mainland and External Affairs Office, the sessions gave the students-to-be an insight of university life and how the alumni’s study experiences had benefited their subsequent achievements in their careers. Jeffrey shared that leadership skills and team spirit were critical elements for success and career development, while Shirley highlighted the importance of social network.

The Alumni Relations Office is most grateful to Jeffrey and Shirley as well as other alumni leaders who have helped strengthen the Mainland alumni network and contributed much of their time to the University’s other outreach endeavours there.

Jeffrey (first from right, third row) joins the incoming students after sharing how his enriching experiences in various activities at CityU contributed to his personal growth.

Shirley shares tips on building interpersonal relationships, which can be lifelong assets to students, whether for work or study.