Established in 2023-2024, the Young Fellowship Academy is dedicated to equipping outstanding United College students with the mindset and skills to thrive in a globalised world. Each year, the Academy selects 12 to 15 outstanding students to embark on a 20-month leadership training programme. The programme features high-table dinner, corporate visits, and mentorship with distinguished senior leaders. The College will fully sponsor the students to attend a two-week course on global leadership at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Upon successful completion, students are formally recognised as United College Young Fellows.
The Inaugural Presentation of the United College Young Fellows
Yung Wing Chun Kelvin (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery – Global Physician-Leadership Stream/ Year 5)
“I am truly honoured to be a United College Young Fellow! To me, a genuine leader must first cultivate their own virtue before using their knowledge to impact others. During this programme, every conversation with outstanding leaders, every tutorial at the University of Oxford, and every opportunity to serve the college has given me a profound appreciation for the weight of our motto, ‘Ming De Xin Min’ (To make one’s virtues shine and renew the people). I am truly thankful to United College for establishing the Young Fellowship Academy, and I am incredibly grateful for every encounter on the way.”
Bao Jingke (Computational Data Science/ Year 4)
“The Young Fellowship Academy marked a defining breakthrough in my university journey. During the two-day outward-bound training, my teammates and I built a bamboo raft from scratch, forging team cohesion through perseverance and shared problem-solving. At Oxford, the leadership programme challenged me to step beyond the boundaries of cross-cultural communication, encouraging me to embrace opportunities and articulate my ideas with confidence. Through the College’s nurturing environment, I have gained not only a broadened global perspective, but also the clarity and conviction to navigate an increasingly complex world.”
Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme
The UC Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme, jointly organised by the College and the College Alumni Association, aims to foster a mentoring relationship between alumni and students. Through this year-long programme, mentors and mentees are connected on a platform to exchange their academic, professional and life experience, while building a strong and supportive community for UCians.
Students preparing for overseas exchange are also invited to join the Overseas E-mentorship Programme to pair up with overseas alumni mentors in the countries of their visits and gain more first-hand information from mentors.
Inauguration Luncheon
Mentee, 2025–2026
“For me, the true value of this mentoring programme lies in the conversations. It is about that spark of insight and the relationships that continue to grow long after each meeting. I am deeply grateful to United College and team for creating a platform that benefits both students and alumni alike. I strongly encourage students to take full advantage of these opportunities to cultivate impactful networks. Likewise, I look forward to seeing our mentor and mentee community remain connected, where we can share knowledge, have fun, and grow together.”
Mentee, 2025–2026
“As a mentee who is about to graduate, this programme has really broadened my horizons. I have learnt a great deal from hearing the career and personal stories of different mentors, and their experiences have helped me discover more possibilities for my future path.”
Mentee, 2025–2026
“This has been the best time I have ever had in my life. Rather than being a leader or a superior, my mentor is like a big brother. We spent a great deal of time discussing our lives and even tried Brazilian jiu-jitsu together for the first time.”
Career Development has become an essential part of university life in recent years. Students can gain an in-depth understanding of their career interests via job aptitude tests in the College Career Development Facilitation Scheme. Students can also participate in career talks, one-on-one consultations with qualified Career Development Facilitators, and Interactive Career Workshop to gain greater understanding about yourself and enhance job-seeking skills.
One-to-one Career Facilitation
SUN Yui Tung (BAJD/ Year 3)
“This programme has had a profound impact on my career planning and personal growth. The personality test and career talks offered by United College helped me better understand my own traits and my role in teamwork.
My career facilitator guided me in recognising my strengths, cultivating a growth mindset, and setting meaningful goals. She emphasised that health, rest, and soft skills are just as important as academic performance, and reminded me not to follow trends blindly.
She also encouraged me to embrace my personality, experiences, and strengths, and to make good use of them. Her support gave me the confidence to take on new challenges. I am deeply grateful for her guidance and truly treasure this experience.”
NG Ka Ching (CULS/ Year 2)
“The Career Development Facilitation Scheme is well-structured, progressing from the basics to more advanced topics. It begins with a personality analysis workshop to help students gain a better understanding of themselves.
My favourite part of the programme was the one-to-one sessions with the career facilitator. She listened attentively and thoughtfully to my aspirations and taught me how to break down the skills and habits needed to gradually achieve the future I want. After every session, the path forward felt much clearer. I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.”
United College, in collaboration with United College Alumni Association, co-organise the United College Internship Scheme to provide training opportunities for United College undergraduate students. Internship opportunities will enhance students’ understanding to their future career and help them gain practical workplace experience prior to graduation. Internship opportunities are offered to United College students every summer.
United College Internship Scheme
Chan Tin Wing, Suri (ENG/Year 1)
“Thanks to the United College Internship Scheme, I interned with Unity in Diversity (UID), founded by UC alumnus Mr Chan Fung Lam, to serve ethnic minority communities. Working with EM women and NCS children showed me that inclusion is a lived experience. Although I aimed to serve, I was the one who felt embraced. Beyond gaining event coordination skills, I formed meaningful connections with Pakistani families and strengthened my commitment to inclusion. I am truly grateful to the UC alumni network for this meaningful opportunity.”
United College Alumni Association dedicates considerable effort to unite more than 31,000 alumni. The Association fosters close relations and links between itself and all alumni so that they are aware of recent developments of the College. Every year, the Association organises different gathering, activities and talks, etc.
The Alumni Association of United College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Limited (“The Alumni Association”) was incorporated in June 1971 under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. All graduates and former students of the College are eligible to join. The life membership fee is currently $500.
UC Alumni Association
Li Heap Hui Maggie (2025/PHPC)
“In the harmonious and welcoming atmosphere of United College, our alumni act like close friends, generously guiding us in our studies and interpersonal skills, while teaching us the wisdom of life. Through my fortunate involvement in producing an alumni association video, I experienced firsthand their kindness, vitality, and immense solidarity. This warm tradition of mentorship has deeply inspired and supported my personal growth, guiding me to flourish within this caring community.”
