What is the ESA Program?
The Engineering Student Ambassador (ESA) Program is an honorary group of students dedicated to the positive promotion of Engineering to prospective students and the general public. It is also an enrichment program which offers engineering students a fulfilling learning experience that gears towards being future leaders. In addition to acquiring communications and presentation skills, leadership training and event organizational experiences, ESAs will also be given chances to participate in various outreaching activities in line with the growth and expansions of the School. Such activities include University Information Day, Engineering Exploration Days, public exhibitions, campus tours, local secondary schools & overseas delegation visits, media events, alumni homecoming and community service activities.
The School is now recruiting students enthusiastic about engineering and technology to represent the School as Engineering Student Ambassadors for 2019-20. If you want to unleash your potential and enrich your university life by gaining more unique experiences, this is something you should not miss!
The School is now recruiting students enthusiastic about engineering and technology to represent the School as Engineering Student Ambassadors for 2019-20. If you want to unleash your potential and enrich your university life by gaining more unique experiences, this is something you should not miss!
What do ESAs do?
- Introduce and promote engineering to prospective students, parents, teachers and general public in different outreaching events;
- Participate actively in a variety of branding, outreaching and recruitment activities, e.g. Engineering Exploration Days, University Information Day, school talks, public exhibitions and more;
- Engage in delegation visits to show the best of HKUST, SENG & departments to visitors and overseas scholars;
- Share stories about University life on HKUST SENG social media;
- Commit to be a fully responsible member of this elite engineering community.
Goodies about being an ESA?
ESAs are able to:
* Upon satisfactory completion of term of service.
- Attend a series of professional training workshops such as goal setting, communication and presentation skills, storytelling skills, etc., offered by renowned professionals throughout the serving period;
- Attend numerous social activities and monthly gatherings which provide chances to meet with professionals from different industries;
- Meet and share with alumni, professors, scholars, and VIPs from universities around the world;
- Receive an appointment letter at inauguration and a *certificate of appreciation issued by the Dean of Engineering.
- ESAs demonstrating high level of commitment and excellent performance during the serving period would be appointed as Head ESA and be actively involved in designing the training programs for the next cohorts of ESAs as well as to lead the current batch of ESAs.
* Upon satisfactory completion of term of service.
When does the program take place?
- *Probation Period: March – June 2019
- ^Appointment Period: Fall Semester 2019 – Fall Semester 2020
* In order to identify the most suitable candidate to represent the School, a probationary scheme is implemented. Through observation and assessments during the training camp (e.g. participation in the training camp, SENG outreaching activities, punctuality, responsibility, attitude, etc.), performance of probationary ESAs would be reviewed by the trainer(s), Associate Dean of Engineering, representatives of the Dean’s office, Head ESAs and ESA peers. ESAs passing the assessments would be officially appointed as ESA for 2019 - 20. Those failing to be appointed would not receive any certificate and/or award from the School. ESAs in the probationary period may be recruited to support the School’s outreaching activities wherever required.
^ Students who fail to demonstrate satisfactory performance during Fall Semester 2019 will be disqualified from being an ESA.
Am I eligible to join?
- UG non-final year or RPG local and international engineering students; students from Dual Degree Programs are also considered;
- Obtain minimum CGA: 2.3;
- Willing to contribute to the School and Department, and have a serving mindset;
- Have a positive attitude towards the University, the School, the Department, the program and his/her learning experience;
- Passionate about engineering;
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Demonstrate strong sense of responsibility and commitment;
- Possess good command of spoken English;
- Full attendance of training camp and workshop in probationary period.
How do I apply?
Procedures that you have to go through:
Important dates that you have to be aware of:
- Click “APPLY NOW” at the top of this page to download the application form;
- Complete and return the application form to the Communications & External Affairs Office, SENG – in person to Ms Serena Yung, Room 6528 (6/F, Lifts 27-28) or by email to [email protected], on or before 14 Feb 2019 (Wed).
- Fill in the necessary information online (Click here) for interview arrangement.*
Important dates that you have to be aware of:
- Now - 14 Feb | Application
- 12 Feb | Information Session (Register here)
- 21, 22, 25, 26 Feb | Interview *
- Early Mar | Offer Announcement
- 16 - 17 Mar | 2D1N Training Camp (Compulsory)
- Mid May | Assessment
- Early Jun | Official Appointment
- Early Sep | Inauguration Ceremony
- 7 Sep | Training Workshop for Info Day (Compulsory)
- 28 Sep | Info Day (Compulsory)
Meet our ESAs!
Talia
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Joanne
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Billy
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Zarina
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Precious memories of the ESA family
Please contact Ms. Serena Yung at +852 2358 8354 or [email protected] for any enquiries.