March 2014
CU iBUS Published by the Undergraduate Office, CUHK Business School
- 02 Cover Story -
A Guide to Successfully Starting One’s Career - 06 Faculty Spotlight -
Prof. Fu Pingping - 08 Spotlight -
Fermi Fang’s Day with Alain Ducasse
- 07 A Day at Work -
Management Trainee - 12 Experts Said -
Wine Tasting - 12 Lovely Planet -
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From the Editor
UGO Undergraduate Office IBBA Integrated BBA ABS Asian Business Studies
Message from the editor
GBS Global Business Studies
Dear CU iBUS readers,
IBCE International Business and Chinese Enterprise
Back in October we conducted a readership survey, taking note of your comments and suggestions. In response to them we are introducing a few new sections to make the newsletter even more interesting and informative. Now, we are happy to present you the revamped, new style CU iBUS! To make CU iBUS even more fun to read, we’ve added two new sections for your leisure reading: Editorial Pick and Lovely Planet. The former is a compilation of the feeds that the editorial team picked for the CUHK Business School Undergraduate Facebook page. These might include quotations from leaders, business-related facts and figures, campus happenings and other interesting news. The latter is a mini travel guide, highlighting the must-go places and must-do things in and around the home cities of our international and incoming exchange students. By the way, if you are now on or will be going on exchange, do share with us the most interesting or exciting things about your “new home” too! In addition, we also aim to enhance career related elements in the newsletter. To let you, our students, learn more about prospective careers, a new section titled “A Day at Work” is introduced. Our alumni from different professions will share their day of work with us. It gives us a general picture of a typical work day including the fun, challenges and problems that our alumni encountered. In another new section “Experts Said”, we recap what the experts shared in a selected workshop organized by CUHK Business School. This gives students who could not attend the specific workshop the chance to learn what was discussed. We hope you’ll enjoy these new features in CU iBUS. Don’t hesitate to tell us what you think.
Prof. Stella So Editor-in-chief, CU iBUS
PACC Professional Accountancy Program HTMG Hotel and Tourism Management Program IFAA Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis Program QFIN Quantitative Finance Program QFRM Interdisciplinary Major Program in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science GLEF Interdisciplinary Major Program in Global Economics and Finance
EDITORIAL Editor-in-chief Prof. Stella So Members Carol Ho Isadora Ho Elaine Leung
STUDENT EDITORIAL TEAM Shafee Mohammed (IBBA, Year 1) Myra Zhang (IBBA, Year 2) Grace Chee (BBA-JD, Year 3) Lolitta Ho (IBBA, Year 3) Brian Kim (IBBA, Year 3) Cynthia Pin (HTMG, Year 1) Jimmy Tsong (IFAA, Year 2) Jeanette Lai (IBBA, Year 2) Kama Wong (IBBA, Year 2) Kimmy Wong (IBCE, Year 1) Morven Mo (GBS, Year 2) Eunice Jung (IBBA, Year 4) Tiffany Lam (IBBA, Year 2) Victor Tai (IBBA, Year 2) Mandy Chiang (IBBA, Year 2) Josie Lau (IBBA,Year 2)
CONTRIBUTORS Xie Nan Dave (IBBA, Year 3)
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Jan 17
Editorial Pick
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying’s policy address unveils measures that support participation in exchange programs and considerations of providing hostel subsidy for postsecondary student.
Jan 8 Sir Run Run Shaw (1907 - 2014) was a generous donor and had given great support to education and research throughout his lifetime. Do you know how many buildings in CUHK were named after him?
http://www.policyaddress. gov.hk/2014/eng/p98.html
Walt Mossberg selected the top 12 tech products of the past two decades on The Wall Street Journal. How many of these have you used?
Survey finds that the estimated number of smartphones in use is set to pass the number of PCs in use probably in the first half of 2014. Any of you still own a PC at home? http://www.businessinsider.com/number-ofsmartphones-tablets-pcs-2013-12
Dec 20 Jan 3
http://online.wsj. com/news/articles/ SB1000142405270 230485810457926 4313155801216
Facebook is set to acquire Whatsapp in a US$19 billion deal. What changes will it bring to this internationally used messaging application? Will our contact lists on phone book and Facebook be merged in the future? Do you want to see it happen?
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Feb 7
“Don’t panic. Panic… is an irrational visceral response to a sense of powerlessness and helplessness, which often comes from a lack of understanding of the actual circumstances.” By Mark Mobius, Executive Chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group with over 40 years of experience in global emerging markets
A Guide to Successfully Starting One’s Career By Grace Chee and Shafee Mohammed, Student Reporters
Finding a job might sound simple, but it turns out that finding the right job that matches your interest and ability just isn’t that easy. Out of all the highly qualified university graduates competing for positions, what can you do to make yourself stand out? In this issue of CU iBUS, we have prepared a step by step guide to help you successfully start your career. We wish all of you best of luck as you go in search of your dream job.
Step 1: Do your research Confucius said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Yet, choosing an interesting job is easier said than done as very often the reality does not match up to what was imagined. So it is very important to have a concept of what the job is like before actually getting into it. It is helpful to know more about the daily tasks of the job, the pros and cons, employment statistics, the industry and job outlook, entry requirements, exit opportunities, etc. There are also many resources you can tap:
The Undergraduate Office and University Career Planning and Development Centre The Undergraduate Office organizes regular career events and company networking sessions. It also provides individualized career advice and help line up graduate placement opportunities for final year students. In addition, the school’s career center (https://cpdc.osa.cuhk.edu.hk) offers a “Careers E-coach system” featuring modules on career planning, resume and cover letter writing, and interview skills. Also check out their subscription to the Vault Online Career Library.
Y.E.S. Set up by Hong Kong Government, the “Youth Employment Start” offers support services for young people’s employment needs. After registering to be a member (for free!), you can use all of their services such as professional career consultations, mock interviews, career seminars and workshops.
Books Websites Prospects (http://www.prospects.ac.uk/) This site has a comprehensive database on a wide range of careers, with detailed information such as typical work activities, salary and conditions, entry requirements and career progression opportunities. While the site is UK based, a lot of the information is relevant to local students.
Don’t forget about good old ink and paper books. There are books written on practically every career and they provide a great snapshot of what a certain industry is like. Our university library and the Undergraduate Office also have career collections.
Step 2: Polish your CV and prepare for the interview After getting an idea of the profession you wish to enter, it’s about actually getting into the profession. When applying for a job, an attractive CV and convincing interview are the keys to securing the position. In this section, we will focus on how professional recruiters and top level management identify the right candidate for the job from their CV and interview.
Cover Story
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We were privileged to speak to Ms. Carol Tsoi, Senior Recruiting Coordinator (Greater China practice) and Mr. Jack Ho, Consultant from The Boston Consulting Group (Hong Kong office) to discuss how they, as recruiters and interviewers, screen out applicants for potential hires from a technical perspective. In addition we also spoke to Mr. Adrian Tam, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Marketing, CUHK. Mr. Tam, with over twenty five years of experience in Sales and Marketing and in recruiting new hires in retailing, telecom and Finance industries into his own team, gave us his insights on ways to differentiate yourself and hopefully impress your potential employer in your CV and interview.
From the recruiter’s perspective: Tips from Ms. Carol Tsoi and Mr. Jack Ho
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Is having a two-page CV instead of one page a deal breaker? • No, the number of pa ges doesn't matter. The key is to be precise, forma tting each page to highlight the key achieve ments instead of a long list of irrelevant awards/a ctivities/intern position s • Adding two to three bullet points under each entry to explain how an experience is relevant will significantly help th e recruiter / interviewer navigate your CV
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A selection of career related books collected by the UGO career team • • • • • • • • • • • • •
101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times by Jay A. Block 301 Best Questions to Ask on your Interview (2nd Edition) by John Kador Beacon in the Mist: Heart-to-Heart Talks 2 edited by Dennis K.K. Fan, Andrew C.F. Chan and Michele Y.S. Tang Boost your Interview IQ (2nd Edition) by Carole Martin The CV Book – Your Definite Guide to Writing the Perfect CV (2nd Edition) by James Innes Vault Career Guide to Consulting (1st Edition) by Eric Chung, Jim Slepicka and the staff of Vault Vault Career Guide to the Energy Industry (1st Edition) by Laura Walker Chung and the staff of Vault Vault Guide to Finance Interviews (7th Edition) by D. Bhatawedekhar, Dan Jacobson and the staff of Vault Vault Guide to Human Resources Careers (1st Edition) by Susan D. Strayer, Sphr and the staff of Vault Vault Career Guide to Investment Banking (5th Edition) by Tom Lott, Derek Loosvelt and the staff of Vault 從考場到職場 – 求職擇業之技巧 by 徐寶容 初入職場的越級挑戰 by 何炳佑 專門行業職場的越級挑戰 by 何炳佑
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Additional tips from Mr. Adrian Tam
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Is it true that interviewers make up their minds about an interviewee in the first three minutes of the interview? • In most cases, the interviewer will form an impression of the interviewee in the first three minutes. However it takes time to make the final decision, thus do not give up if you do not perform well in those first few minutes
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What should a good CV be like? • A CV is a marketing document in which you are marketing yourself! You need to "sell" your skills, abilities, qualifications and experience to employers. • As you would be green on experience, your CV should not be aimed at the top management but towards front-line managers the position will report to. Therefore a good CV should be tailored to meet the requirements of the job. Tell the manager what skills or experiences you bring that will add value to the company. Common mistakes in CVs: 1. “Factory-Produced” CV. They are not tailored for the job and can easily get lost under the sea of CVs submitted by all the candidates. 2. CVs that are too long and too self-centered. It should not be about you, but what you can contribute to the company. 3. Avoid using funny email addresses like lionking@XX.com. If you can, use an email address with your name.
Interview How should we prepare for interviews? • Being well prepared is a must. Getting familiar with the company’s background and the job nature will help in both answering questions asked of you by the interviewer and in turn the questions you ask in return. In this way you can also find out whether the company and the company culture are a good fit to your skills and aspirations. • Also, develop business sense and pay close attention to the news as many interview questions could be closely related to how specific public policies impact the company.
How can we make a good first impression in an interview? • Appropriate attire and manners would make a huge impact. Appropriate attire would mean a formal conservative business suit. • In terms of manners, greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and to introduce yourself. What topic areas do you like to ask about? • Questions within the scope of the industry that challenge the critical thinking of the interviewee. From the response I can see how the interviewee could contribute to the company and if he/she will be able to adapt to the company culture.
Cover Story
Step 3: Make an Impression
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After you have secured your dream job, how can you make sure that you perform up to the expectation your boss has of you? How can you even know what your boss wants from you? On these matters, we interviewed CUHK Business School alumna Ms. Florence Chan (PACC, Class of 2012) to share her experiences. Since graduation, she has worked as a Corporate Finance Analyst in the Investment Banking Division of Merrill Lynch, and, more recently, in the Futures Program at Franklin Templeton. Q: How can graduates make a great first impression when they start a new job? A: Definitely with your attitude - that’s what seniors and employers care about most. Always keep a positive attitude by showing your passion to learn, to understand the business. When you encounter questions at work, don’t hesitate to ask. Apart from that, you should also be well prepared for the job - meaning you should have sufficient knowledge and skills.
According to a research conducted by Bloomberg and American Express, over sixty percent of all managers agree that soft skills are the most important when evaluating an employee’s performance. The soft skills found to be important are the ability to prioritize work, having a positive attitude, and being a team player. http://millennialbranding. com/2013/09/gen-workplaceexpectations-study/
Q. You worked at Merrill Lynch for a year before going to Franklin Templeton. How would you suggest new graduates go about leaving a company and team gracefully whilst maintaining positive working relationships? A: It’s actually not as scary as people might imagine. The most important thing is to be sincere and honest. I just told my boss that although I really treasured my experience in my first year, I wanted to explore other areas and try something different. My boss was very understanding and welcomed my idea. I think seniors at the management level are very understanding to all the career decisions that we go through, so they don’t mind when you leave as long as you present your reasons and talk to them frankly and sincerely.
Q: Is there anything else you would like to add? A: Always keep a positive attitude and don’t hesitate to try different things. As long as you have a plan, a forward-looking mindset and do sufficient preparation, you’ll be successful in every way.
Poll results – Top 5 most popular professions 27% Bank / Finance 16% Consultancy 14% Management / Administration 11% Accounting / Auditing 10% Advertising / PR Selected by fans of CUHK Business School – Undergraduates Facebook Page
Poll Lucky Draw result The CUHK Business School – Undergraduates Facebook Fanpage Poll and Lucky Draw are now over. Congratulations to Nicholas Lam Chun Fan, you’ve won a CUHK Business School 4GB USB drive as a token of appreciation for taking part in this poll. Please contact us for details on how to collect your prize. And thanks to each of you who participated, better luck next time!
Faculty Spotlight
By Lolitta Ho and Myra Zhang, Student Reporters
Prof. Fu Pingping Program Director, Asian Business Studies | Serving CUHK since 1998 | Affiliated to Chung Chi College | Birthday: January 9
About your profession What made you decide to become a teacher at CUHK? I worked for a research center on campus while working on my MBA. When I finished it, I compared the possibility of working for a company versus continuing to get a doctoral degree to become a teacher; the latter was more appealing to me. I applied to a few schools, but happily accepted the offer from CUHK because Hong Kong is close to China and I wanted my two kids, who refused to speak Chinese, to be able to know more about China and Chinese. Hong Kong has the best of both the Asian and Western worlds. Working here you get to stay connected to both of them. Generally speaking, are there any common character traits for a successful leader in management? The leaders’ personal values, mission, qualities, capabilities, aspiration, personality and the reason why they take up leadership positions are the most important traits. If you are in a leadership position, the way you talk, the criteria you use to make judgments and the direction you want to lead people etc., all reflect your personal values.
About CUHK
About yourself
Is there an interesting course outside the Business School that you would like to recommend? I would suggest that all students take some Philosophy classes. I just completed my Master degree in Philosophy. Philosophy enables you to understand the purpose behind the things you do. I believe it is very important that students have a clear purpose in life and are able to add meaning to what they do.
Could you share with us one of your most sentimental moments? One such moment was with my daughter. For family reasons, my daughter attended many different schools during her primary school years. She did very well at a school in Beijing, but when I brought her back to Hong Kong, the different systems and different languages threw her totally off. To this day I still remember when she showed me her math test scores and I scolded her for not having done better, she cried and said, “Why can’t you tell me I got seven points higher (than the previous test)?” She taught me to look at things from the positive side and since then, I have been using that experience to remind myself the importance of keeping a positive mindset. Do you have any phobias? Physically, I don’t like heights. I can make myself climb up, but I won’t if I don’t have to. In general though, I prefer mountains rather than water.
What is your favorite corner at CUHK? The little pool on top of the hill in New Asia, the place where the “Heaven and Earth Connect” would be my favorite corner. The designer took full advantage of the location and created an illusion for anyone standing behind the shallow pond to look as if he/she were standing in the middle of it. Can you share with us an unforgettable moment during your teaching at CUHK? There are many, but Lolitta (the reporter) sitting here reminded me of one such moment. It was my first time having a handicapped student in my class, and the group that she worked with was doing their presentation. To this day, I still remember vividly how Bangdong, the team leader, wheeled her out and locked the wheels… They accommodated Lolitta’s needs and tried to give her equal treatment. That moment has stayed with me.
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Matt Ng (QFIN, Class of 2012) joined Swire’s Management Trainee program upon graduation. On completing training and induction, he was posted to Swire Pacific Cold Storage and sent straight to Shanghai. Matt’s first task was to analyze and streamline the current standard operating procedures of a cold storage facility along with preparing the annual board meeting report. Shortly thereafter, he was rotated to the engineering department, participating in the design and construction of the new warehouses. He is currently Assistant to the Director & General Manager, assisting the GM of Swire Pacific Cold Storage in building the largest cold chain logistic network in China.
A Day at Work
ing It is a very challeng Being yet rewarding job. to periodically rotated a , ns io different posit e needs Management Traine quickly ly to pick up skills real ty is a to survive. Versatili nges must and the challe is the so t are immense, bu ws. llo satisfaction that fo
Management Trainee
Matt Ng
7:45am Alarm rings - time to start and sit-ups always hel to a new day! Some push-ups wake up. Also a good time mentally plan for the pday to ahead. 8:15am Morning exercise done, tim email over toast and milk, e for breakfast. Scanning my our warehouse’s lighting sysI found the final proposal for official of the city where I tem, also a reply from the month. Nothing urgent, so conducted market research last I switch to my mobile’s new app to catch up on what’ s s been happening.
8:45am Set out for work by bus, tex a sweet “Good morning”. ted my girlfriend in Hong Kong 9:00am Now at work, enter “work off on my “to-do” list mode”. I pick up where I left m yesterday: Review the fin proposal of the warehousfro al e ligh tender analysis report, 11a ting system, prepare the m visit for potential new cold meeting to report on city storage location, research new business opportunitie on s. Turbo on! 9:30am Review final proposal from am pleased to see he has lighting system contractor. I ed the motion sensor to the - we will save a lot of eneadd list rgy where there is not much act , particularly in storage areas ivit y. There is no me on of our requirement for emerg ency lighting, which shonti on all the time. Gotta uld stay call him again! 10:00am Check the email from the off icial of the city I vis d last month, which gives updated list of investmeite requirements in case we an decide to establish our cold nt business there. What a ple storage presentation! It’s always asant surprise for the 11am a headache learning a new rules in each area. set of 10:30am Run through the PowerPoin t presentation again, make all is good. sure
12:30pm Presentation done! The GM and the business dev pment team didn’t have many stions about it. Propoelo accepted; next steps givque sal en the green light. 12:45pm Call the lighting system con service regulation requires tractor. Clarify that the fire on at all times. The contrathe emergency lighting remains ctor promises a re-re-rev proposal by COB. ised 1:00pm When I put down the phone, been waiting for me to go I realize my colleagues have to lunch. One colleague jus returned from Beijing. t ween mouthfuls we discussed surviving the air-pollutioBet n there. 2:00pm Back at my desk, I run crossing out the completedthrough the task list again, accomplishment, and relief items - gives me great sense of ... 3:15pm After making some tea, I contractor’s revised pro check my laptop and find the al waiting for me. Finally it meets all our requirempos ent invitation to reviewing pro s! The whole project from posals to negotiating the ter has already taken two mo ms nth finished and presented to the s. Now the report can be tender evaluation committee . 4:00pm After the presentation on the proposed cold storage location, it is time for mo area’s potential customer re in-depth research on the pipeline will be the next milbase. A hypothetical customer estone. 7:00pm It’s been a hectic day and to-do list to fewer than twconsidering I’ve shortened my elve items, it’s tim to cal day. Time for my favori l it a te agenda item, basketebal l!
y a D s ’ g n a Fer mi F e s s a c u D n i a l A h t i w By Myra Zhan
g, Student Rep
orter
Few would disagree that there are a lot of hidden talents at the CUHK Business School. One such once hidden, now uncovered, talent is Fermi Fang, a Year 3 student from the Hotel and Tourism Management School and also a chef in the making. He competed in the “SPOON 10th Anniversary Open Culinary Competition” organized by the InterContinental Hotel Hong Kong and restaurant “SPOON by Alain Ducasse” and won the chance to spend “A Day with Alain Ducasse”, the Michelin three star chef. In this issue we asked him to share how his interest in fine cooking developed and his experience in the competition.
How did it all start?
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As a Taiwanese Canadian, I chose CUHK’s Hotel and Tourism Management School as it provides one of the best programs in Asia that integrates professional business management education with hotel management training. The facilities and talents in the School provide a very strong base for me to develop my expertise in the culinary arts. Whenever I’m not in class, I’m here in the demonstration kitchen to learn from the chefs. It is a plus that Hong Kong is geographically close to my home, Taiwan.
SPOON 10th Anniversary Open Culinary Competition
ca ss e, I a n d th e u D in la A h it w y On th e d a re oppo rt u nity to ra e th d ha s ef ch ot he r st u d ent m. cook dis he s fo r hi
I heard about the competition only two weeks before the application deadline. Since entering the competition only required a photo of my dish, I decided to give it a try. It was beyond my expectation that the dish I created in two weeks, named “Late Autumn” to be selected for the next round. During the competition I was under a lot of pressure as people competing against me mostly come from professional culinary institutes. Also, during the final competition, time seemed to pass more quickly than when I practiced at school.
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Concept behind “Late Autumn”
Spotlight
“Late Autumn” was inspired by the colors of autumn combined with fusion concepts. I used seasonal ingredients originating from both the East and the West, such as Hairy Crab, scallops, celery, Japanese seaweed and honey pomelo. I also applied some concepts from dessert making to this dish. Take the macaron as an example: the cookie base is crispy while the filling is soft. The texture of my dish is also a harmonious mix of crunchy celery and soft pumpkin and hairy crab, creating a special texture. In fact this technique is commonly used. For example the California roll sushi usually contains ingredients such as cucumber slices and egg; combining both crunchy and soft ingredients gives the sushi a more layered texture. This is how I wanted my dish to be.
“L ate A ut u m n”
“A Day with Alain Ducasse” Mr. Ducasse is one of the world’s most well known and acclaimed chefs. He travels all around the world and comes to Hong Kong once a year. On the day with Alain Ducasse, I and the other student chefs had the rare opportunity to cook dishes for him. One incident that took place was that we formed separate teams to make the sauce and the fish. When the team making the sauce finished first, the fish being cooked by the other team was still not ready. As a result, our sauce became cold and we were criticized for this by Mr. Ducasse and his chef team. I learnt about Mr. Ducasse’s special menu, as well as his methods and concepts in cooking. He emphasizes zero wastage of ingredients and also maintaining their natural taste. For example, after using up the shrimp meat, the shrimp crust could be used to make the sauce. He is also very specialized at matching different colors, elements, and tastes in his dish.
Fermi’s favorites Seasoning:
Not too much, I like to keep the original flavor of all the ingredients Co urse (Appetizer, Main
cour
se, Dessert): I love to make dess ert most, although I don’t like eating dessert all that muc h.
Ingredient:
Flour, since it is the
Taste (Sweet, sour,
main ingredient of
salty, spicy):
almost any dessert
Original taste, the na tural fresh flavor of a food called “鮮” in Chinese before it is changed by cook in g, but nowadays people usually crea te that taste using Aj inomoto (MSG). Kitchen corner: The corner with ov ens in the CUHK de monstration kitche the place where I en n, joy making desserts . Restaur ants or cafés in Hong
Kong: I like restaurants th at are simple, mod ern, and contemporary, such as Simple Life and Urban Bakery. Canteen in CUHK (e xcept Cafe 12): SHHO canteen, sin ce it is the closest to my hostel.
Fermi’s future
My dream is to open my own restaurant . I wish to own one, or in fact a lot of restaurants.
Experts Said Sight
Wine Tasting Workshop February 10, 2014 By Shafee Mohammed, Student Reporter
It is likely business students sooner or later will be offered wine during a business meal. Should this happen, some knowledge on how to appreciate wine would be handy. Thus CUHK Business School invited Mr. Noel Lo, founder of Unique Wine, to give an introductory wine tasting workshop on what turned out to be an enjoyable night for the students.
Etiquette of wine drinking Hold the wine glass by the stem or the base. Never hold by the bowl, otherwise the wine will be warmed by body temperature.
Note the clarity, intensity and the hue of the wine.
• Clarity: Most wines are filtered before bottling to give a crystal clear appearance. Yet sediment is normal and does not necessarily mean the wine is spoiled. • Intensity: The intensity of the wine color is proportionate to the intensity of its taste. • Hue: Red wine tends to be bluish purple or dark crimson colored, while white wine has a pale straw or golden hue. If it is reddish brown or yellow, the wine is probably over-aged and not good for drinking.
Wine appreciation The quality of a wine can be discerned by sight, smell and taste.
Smell Swirl the glass a few times to increase the contact of the wine surface with air. Sniff. By the smell you can discern the type of grape used to produce the wine.
Taste To best taste the wine, keep it in your mouth for a few seconds and inhale through your lips.
ly Love et Plan
Ontario, Canada By Xie Nan, Dave (IBBA, Year 3), currently on exchange in Queen’s University
Must-do things:
Skiing (the best chance to enjoy the Canadian snow by yourself!) Watching ice hockey games (Canada's most popular winter sport)
Must-go places:
Niagara Falls (one of the seven natural wonders of the world, spectacular waterfall with the highest flow rate of any in the world) Royal Ontario Museum (the world’s leading museum of natural history and world cultures; also one of the largest museums in North America) Lots of fascinating historic cities: Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Ottawa
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2014 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition
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January 3 to 5, 2014
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Xie Nan Dave (IBBA, Year 3) and Yang Qinfei Teresa (QFIN, t Year 3) won the second place in the Ethnics Even ion petit of the 2014 Inter-Collegiate Business Com held by Queen's University in Canada. The duo, currently on exchange at Queen’s University, r represented CUHK competing against five othe teams from top universities.
January 18, 2014
The Queen's Entrep
GBS students Yu Yat Tin Sunny (Year 3), Ng Lam Kwan Michael (Year 3), Lau Yan Ling Vero ni ca (Year 4) along with an other university stude nt competed as “Foodi e” in the global final of the Queen's Entrepreneu rs' Competition 2014 in Kingston, Ontario in Canada. The only te am from Asia, team Foodie wo n the Generative Lear ning Award.
reneurs' Competiti
on 2014
Joint-University Business Management Challenge December 1, 2013
Two teams of CUHK Business School students shone in the Joint-University Business Management Challenge (JUBMC), a business case competition held by nine universities in Hong Kong. Cedric Leung (IBCE, Year 2), William Wang (QFIN, Year 2), Ronald Chung (PACC, Year 2) and James Mui (IFAA, Year 2) were crowned the Champions while Alan Leung (QFRM, Year 2), Heidi Lau (IBBA, Year 2) and Yvonne Chan (QFIN, Year 2) won second runner-up.
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Outreach efforts— admission talks Date Jan 15
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ng Sheung Sheung o Chun Ming Lecky, Wo Da , on Jas in Sh ng Tsa g ented CUHK Chen Fai (PACC, Year 2) repres un Ch to Se d an 3) ar Ye (all IBBA, tion Paper 2013 MG Business Administra Business School in the KP m was also selected e Championship. The tea th ing nn wi n, tio eti mp co oice Award. for the Best Audience Ch
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School / Event Admission Talk for members of Association of English Medium Secondary Schools
Speaker Dr. Andy Wong Assistant Dean
Admissions Dr Joyce Iun Seminar, Macau Department of Pui Ching Middle Manageme nt School (Macau) Admissions Dr. Andrew Yuen Seminar, Taipei Assistant Dean Prof. Jason Yeh Department of Finance Mr. Simon Lee School of Hotel and Tourism Management