On October 11, the Globalisation and Development (GAD) Programme invited a group of enthusiastic alumni to share their recent study and career experience, as well as to show their achievements in multiple areas from business to academia, and in the fields such as development studies, political sciences, or anthropology.

Mr. Chen Chaofan, a research postgraduate at Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), described his experience in the Master of Philosophy-PhD programme in Government and Public Administration. He also shared interesting details of his daily work as a researcher and teaching assistant. His insights are very relevant for current GAD students.

Mr. Shi Zhouming completed his Master of Science degree in Political Economy of Late Development at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He is now employed at Mengniu Dairy as a management trainee. His sharing focused on how he chose to study graduate programme at the LSE, on his daily work as a management trainee and on the Environment Social and Governance strategy of Mengniu Dairy. It was enlightening to encounter a view on ESG presented from a business perspective.

Mr. Zhang Qifan pursues a Master of Arts degree in East Asian Studies at Yale University. At the gathering, he gave a comprehensive overview of the application process for graduate programs complete with tips for writing personal statements. His remarks concerning research and life at Yale University resonated with those who are considering study abroad.

Ms. Guo Shurui studied Master of Sciences in Development Studies at the LSE. She introduced the field of development studies and how she became interested in it during her undergraduate years in the GAD Programme.

Ms. Zhong Yuyi, currently working on a Product Operation position in Bilibili, pointed to the importance of critical thinking skills gained from her four-year undergraduate study, and explained the digital skills needed to become eligible for a product operation post. Her illustration of basic concepts of internet product operation and conclusion of recent society trends along with the most popular videos on Bilibili engaged and captivated GAD students.

As in previous years, the latest GIR/GAD alumni sharing was meant not only to provide concrete support to current cohorts of GAD students, but it is also here to encourage young students to explore their own potential.

On behalf of the GAD faculty and students, we express gratitude to all the GIR/GAD alumni for their effort and contributions. We are looking forward to the next Alumni Gathering!