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I came to HKUST in September 2010 with few expectations so I was pleasantly surprised to see the vast array of non-academic opportunities offered here. As a shy freshman, I randomly decided to try out for the HKUST English Debate Team. With a stroke of luck, I was welcomed in to the team along with 10 other freshmen. Honestly though, I initially felt a little clueless as to what I was doing amongst this discreet group of highly knowledgeable and passionate speakers.

Students from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have taken part in the annual Asia Pacific Next Generation (APNG) Camp, now in its 13th year but first time in Hong Kong, sharing with youngsters from 16 Asian countries their experiences in helping grassroots and underprivileged people enjoy the benefits of the Internet. The HKUST students were participants in the NetMission Ambassadors Program, aimed to gather the strength of Internet-literate youngsters to bring the benefits of the Internet to the less fortunate people in Hong Kong. Matthew Hui, an HKUST Business School student who is also the Secretariat Director of APNG, said, "It is both an exciting and fruitful experience to meet with, and learn from, likeminded young people from all over Asia who have a common passion for making the Internet accessible to the underprivileged."

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today (Wednesday) organized a torch relay on campus to show its support for the 2009 East Asian Games. Under the theme "Light the way to the 2009 East Asian Games", the torch-lighting kick-off ceremony was officiated by HKUST President Tony F Chan. "HKUST members show their full support for the 2009 East Asian Games by organizing the campus torch relay. The activity not only highlights the spirit of sportsmanship in the HKUST community, but also enhances the students' organization and communication skills," said President Chan at the ceremony.

Over 300 students, alumni and staff at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) took part in a Fun Run today (Sunday) to bid farewell to the outgoing President, and to raise funds for sports development at the university. 38 teams each with 10 members, dressed in fancy costumes, ran in a one-hour relay at the Fok Ying Tung Sports Center. HKUST President Paul Chu, Vice-President Roland Chin, and Vice-President Yuk-Shan Wong also ran in the race, to the delight of all the sportsmen and spectators. The event raised over $400,000 to further promote sports among the HKUST community. This includes setting up Sportsman of the Year and Sportswoman of the Year awards for both the students and the staff. The proceeds not only include the funds raised by the participating teams, but also donations from the Court and Council members, as well as from Prof and Mrs Chu.

HKUST graduates of year 2008 remain much sought after in the employment market, with 98.3% of them having found jobs, started businesses, or pursued further studies by December 2008, according to the University's Graduate Employment Survey. Among the 1,503 respondents to the Survey, 1,220 graduates (81.2%) have found full-time employment or started their businesses, 185 (12.3%) are pursuing full-time higher studies, and 56 (3.7%) were in temporary or part-time employment. Only 26 (1.7%) were unemployed at year-end. "We are pleased that despite the tough economic conditions, the vast majority of our graduates have been able to find employment," said Prof Kar Yan Tam, Dean of Undergraduate Education. He added that the university's internship programs and career counseling services for students had better equipped the students to meet the demand of the job market.

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More than 99% of graduates from the Class of 2006 had found jobs, started businesses or begun further studies by late 2006, according to a survey conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Average gross monthly income has increased to HK$12,421, up 8% over the previous year, with the highest individual monthly salary reaching $67,000. Of the 1,549 respondents, 85% found full-time jobs; 12.5% were furthering their studies, while only 1.5% were engaged in temporary or part-time work. The full-time employment rate recorded an increase of 6% compared with the previous year.

A university education is sure to help pave the way for your future success by taking your interests to ever-higher levels. In the third part of this year’s Why HKUST? Series, two Malaysians detail how their HKUST courses have enabled them to transform their academic interests into meaningful professional achievements.Bor  Hung CHONG first became interested in entrepreneurship while still at high school. Though he had never previously studied commerce, he elected to write a business plan for his grade-10 personal project. “I asked a business teacher to mentor me on my project which involved pitching the opening of a suit store in a nearby shopping mall,” says Bor Hung. His teacher was subsequently amazed by the in-depth and articulate nature of his research and strategic thinking.