8 IN FOCUS I learned how the various elds of engineering come together to create an integrated functioning robot – just as you would in a real industrial engineering project. I also discovered what it was like to work in a team with members from di erent academic and cultural backgrounds. I advise prospective and current students to explore as much as you can before you pick a major. Such exploration will help in nding out what interests you. The best way to do this is through internships, workshops, work experience, and networking. Try to ask as many questions as you can and in the process understand where you would like to see yourself ve to years down the line. wanted to join a university where I could learn from the best researchers in their respective elds and also study alongside the brightest students in Asia. HKUST’s reputation, high research output, and the flexibility o ered by the School of Engineering’s programs convinced me to pursue my bachelor degree at HKUST. Since childhood, I have been passionate about xing broken things. However, it wasn’t until my nal years in high school, when I studied computer science, that I was convinced about pursuing engineering at university. I was amazed by the ways in which computer science had already changed our lives and fascinated by its future potential. A er creating my rst major piece of so ware (a Sudoku game), I was con dent that I wanted to study engineering. One of my most learning-intensive experiences at HKUST was my year-long membership of the Robotics Team. During this time, I had the privilege of representing HKUST at ABU Robocon, Asia’s biggest robotics competition. Robotics helped me diversify my knowledge base and learn about other branches of engineering, such as mechanical engineering and electronic and computer engineering. Four recent international graduates, all now working for investment banks in Hong Kong, reflect on how their School of Engineering education equipped them for future success Dhruv Batra BEng, Computer Science ( ) Application Developer, Morgan Stanley I We Computer .......................................... team, playing in the Computer Science and Engineering Department badminton team, and active participation in various community service projects co-organized by HKUST Connect and external organizations. Along with leadership and communication skills gained through these activities and strong technical skills achieved through advanced computer science courses, HKUST helped me secure an internship at Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s leading investment banks. Working as a Summer Technology Analyst gave me deep insight into the practical, day-to-day work at the company and utilized technical skills gained at the University. I also received a job o er at the end of my internship and have now started work there! n interest in solving logical and analytical problems was my main reason for pursuing Computer Science and Engineering and a minor in Mathematics. As HKUST is one of the nest universities, with top professors from around the world and highly advanced research developments, the University provided a great academic platform. The culturally diverse environment and variety of learning opportunities, such as the International Exchange Program and Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, also helped my overall character development. During my four-year bachelor degree, I tried to make the most of every possible opportunity, including but not limited to going on an exchange semester to the University of Toronto, co-founding the HKUST South Asian Students’ Society, becoming a peer mentor for the School of Engineering and International Students Association, joining the Robotics Smart Car team and HKUST programming Vibhor Khurana BEng, Computer Science ( ) Technology Analyst, Goldman Sachs A ..........................................
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