HKUAA Group Mentorship Programme

for Secondary School Students

The Programme

This is a programme in which HKU young alumni and current university students play a role in familiarizing secondary school students with information and experiences about university life, hall life, academic and career prospects. The programme is group-based. Mentees will be recruited from selected schools that show interest in the programme. Mentees will be arranged in groups of three to four under the guidance of two to three Mentors. Mentors MUST be young alumni or current local undergraduates from the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

Objectives

Through providing a variety of academic-related and social activities, the programme aims to allow students to gain more understanding of university education, the university environment, choice of academic disciplines and future careers.

Secondary school students will get valuable advice from Mentors, some of whom are professionals in different fields and some are current undergraduates. This can help students in their choice of studies at the university and help their career planning.

Mentors and Mentees will be able to meet HKU alumni, HKU students, secondary school students and if possible HKU Faculty Members and renowned guests.

Organizing Committee

HKUAA Young Alumni Group

Duration

From July 2007 to January 2008.

Mentees

Around 40 Secondary 4 - 7 students from the following girls' schools that have shown interest in the programme. It is expected that Mentors will also be recruited and selected from the same schools as far as possible:

Belilios Public School

Heep Yunn School

Sacred Heart Canossian College

St. Paul's Convent School

St. Paul's Secondary School

Selection of Mentors and Mentees

Mentees will be accepted after a competitive selection process that includes submission of a self-introductory essay and a panel interview.

Undergraduate Mentors for girls' schools are confined to females only. They will be recruited at residential halls. Mentors are chosen based on their sense of commitment and personal character, as well as their performance during an interview conducted by the HKUAA Young Alumni Group.

Committee members of the HKUAA Young Alumni Group who have strong commitment in the cabinet will also be chosen as Mentors. Some experienced senior executive committee members of HKUAA will advise on the programme.

Events 

(I) Opening Ceremony

Date: 7 July 2007

Venue: Meng Wah T2 Lecture Hall

Time: 3:30 pm-5 pm

Invited participants include principals and teachers from participating schools, Mentees and Mentors.

Content:

1. Reception outside Meng Wah T2
2. Guest's Speech
3. Introductory Speech by the President of HKUAA.
4. Introduction of the Mentorship programme by HKUAA Young Alumni Group committee members.
5. Refreshments

(II) HKU Campus Tour

Date: 14 July 2007

Time: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm

Mentees will be accompanied by Mentors on a campus tour, with the assistance of HKU Green Gown Guides. Please see http://daaosys.hku.hk/hkutour/TourInfo.action for further information. Mentees will be introduced to the history of the university, the facilities inside the campus and some latest developments of the campus.

(III) A Day @ HKU

Date: 4 Aug 2007 (Sat)

Time: 1:30 pm-10:00 pm

Mentees will be accompanied by Mentors to experience university life and hall life in HKU.

(V) BBQ

Date: 1 Sep 2007 (Sat)

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

(VI) Tram Party

Date: 6OCT07(SAT)

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

(VII) HKU Open Day

Date 27-28 OCT07

(VIII) Sing K + Wii Party in a cafe

Date: 3NOV07(SAT)

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

(IX) High Table Dinner

Date: 19NOV(MON)

Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

(X) Final Mass Gathering

Date: 26JAN08(SAT)

Time: 3:00PM - 6:00 PM

(XI) Sub-group gatherings

Period: Throughout the programme period July 07 - January 08

Individual career guidance/counseling sessions, discussion of academic-related issues, social skills development and sharing of experiences.

Upon completion of the program, a certificate will be awarded to students with attendance of over 80%.

Mentors with good commitment and contribution will also be awarded a certificate.

by HKUAA Young Alumni Group

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