IN FOCUS 9 I also completed two internships during my four years at the School of Engineering, working as a Summer Technology Analyst at British Telecommunications (BT) and Goldman Sachs. These were really challenging experiences but taught me about practical work issues, communication skills and leadership and helped complete my university education by providing insight into future careers. I am really proud to have joined HKUST, ful lling my dream of studying at a world-class university for my undergraduate degree. The journey has been inspiring, challenging, exciting and rewarding and has prepared me to be courageous in facing the ups and downs in life. felt honored to be admitted to HKUST where I have pursued Computer Science and Engineering, together with Business and Social Science minors. The School of Engineering has helped me gain maturity, knowledge, and broadened my horizons through delivering a range of experiences that can be used to tackle the challenges in life. The multicultural environment that complemented the undergraduate education assisted my overall character development and provided a competitive advantage with regard to career opportunities. The University has also been supportive in nancial assistance. Apart from the wonderful academic programs, I have had numerous out-of-class learning opportunities that I will cherish throughout my life. I joined a student exchange to the University of British Columbia in Canada, which allowed me to nd out about an entirely di erent culture and meet people from many countries. I believe this exchange semester provided a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, one that is not to be missed. I found it life-changing, enhancing my inner self and character. Sunena Kharbanda BEng, Computer Science ( ) Technology Analyst, Goldman Sachs I Science .......................................... played an integral role in this. You start from scratch, knowing barely anything. Yet by the end of the year, the project is ready and you have gained a great deal of skills – both technical and social – by working as part of a team (See also “What’s More…”). My semester abroad at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US was another very good experience, enabling me to explore a di erent culture and make new friends. When it was time for job-hunting, the University’s Career Center proved a great resource, organizing many workshops and company visits. I am happy to have found a job at Deutsche Bank where I can leverage what I learned at HKUST. I aim to work in my current role to the best of my potential and have no plans to move out of Hong Kong at the moment. he word “engineering” has always fascinated me and I have had a keen interest in what makes devices work – from simple telephones to sophisticated aircra – since an early age. I o en used to spend time researching robotics and other technologies and wondering about the how and why of things. It thus seemed natural and necessary to pursue my interest by studying Computer Science and Engineering. Why HKUST? The University is highly ranked globally and has the infrastructure to deliver a world-class education, providing experiential learning and a holistic education as well as numerous student societies and clubs. As HKUST is located in Hong Kong and the city is a global nancial center, there are tremendous career opportunities here. It was also a top choice for me due to its relative proximity to India. I feel that pursuing my undergraduate education at the School of Engineering has been one of the best decisions of my life as it fostered my all-round development in so many di erent ways. The nal year project Adarsh Saraff BEng, Computer Science ( ) Technology Analyst, Deutsche Bank T .......................................... What’s More… Dhruv, Sunena and Vibhor served as Engineering Student Ambassadors in . All four students worked as a team for their nal year project, an innovative undertaking far removed from the investment banking careers they ended up securing. The team walked and taped hiking trails in Hong Kong using a -degree camera in order to create an interactive website for walkers (used for assessment only and not publicly available). The project is one illustration of the creative mindset encouraged and developed at the School of Engineering and how being able to think out-of-the-box is appreciated by leading employers.
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