Activities | Peer Mentoring Program
Peer Mentoring Program
The Peer Mentoring program is organized to help new students adapt to the University and to strengthen their sense of belonging and familiarity with their peers. The program provides opportunities for senior students to share their positive experiences with newcomers and creates a valuable opportunity for these senior students to receive experience as a student mentor.
Peer Mentor Application Information
While new students are automatically included in the Peer Mentoring Program, senior students can apply to become a Peer Mentor.
Eligibility:
- Year-1 to Year-3 students of any SBM major
Duration:
- Fall Semester
- One-day Training Workshop (Aug)
- Peer Mentoring Day to welcome new student mentees
- School Welcome and Orientation
- Meeting with mentees after the Academic Advising Session
- Self-organized gatherings with mentees in the Fall semester
- Optional activities
Application Period:
- Late March: Online Application
- Mid to Late April: Interview and result announcement
*Subject to yearly/semesterly changes by SBM. The activities may go online due to COVID-19.
Number of Peer Mentors and Mentees
- 124 Peer Mentors
(2022-23)
- 926 Peer Mentees
(2022-23)
- 148 Peer Mentors
(2021-22)
- 995 Peer Mentees
(2021-22)
Events in 2023-24
Aug 11, 2023
Peer Mentoring Program Day
Peer Mentoring Program Day
- Meet the new student mentees
- Mentors conduct Academic Advising Session for new student mentees
Aug 5, 2023
Peer Mentoring Program Training Workshop
Peer Mentoring Program Training Workshop
- Half-day training for mentors
- Facilitated by Tree Top Cottage
Events in 2022-23
Aug 12, 2022
Peer Mentoring Program Day
Peer Mentoring Program Day
- Meet the new student mentees
- Mentors conduct Academic Advising Session for new student mentees
Aug 6, 2022
Peer Mentoring Program Training Workshop
Peer Mentoring Program Training Workshop
- Half-day training for mentors
- Facilitated by Tree Top Cottage
Testimonials
Gregorius Brian TENARDI
Peer Mentor
BBA FINA & IS, Year 3
BBA FINA & IS, Year 3
The Peer mentoring program acts as a platform to engage with the new students and contribute to the SBM community and HKUST as a whole. I feel satisfied to be able to introduce them to our culture and help them adapt. A highly rewarding experience throughout!
Aditi Parag DEODHAR
Peer Mentor
MGMT, Year 3
MGMT, Year 3
The Peer Mentoring Program is a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people and learn from their stories and diverse experiences. It has helped me understand and empathize with my fellow students better and also improve my people skills. It’s also lovely to be able to give back to my alma mater and help co-create a supportive and engaged community of students!
Gillian Sero DEL MUNDO
Peer Mentor
BBA GBUS, Year 2
BBA GBUS, Year 2
I was eager to help the freshmen adjust to their first year at HKUST. The mentors I had when I was a freshman provided a lot of help and useful advice, which is something I will always be grateful for. It was fun holding activities for the freshman to meet their first friends at School and also shaping their first moments here at HKUST.
April AU
Peer Mentor
BBA IS & MGMT, Year 2
BBA IS & MGMT, Year 2
Being a peer mentor is undoubtedly an inspiring experience, it enables me to develop interpersonal skills and contributes to the school and mentees.
Queenie CHENG
Peer Mentee
BBA Undeclared, Year 1
BBA Undeclared, Year 1
This Program is an important experience for me to immerse in the HKUST community. My peer mentor has given me a lot of friendly and useful advice on my study, time management or even goal setting.
Arick NG
Peer Mentor
BBA Undeclared, Year 1
BBA Undeclared, Year 1
Peer Mentoring Program is a two-way journey - A reflection on how much I've grown, and a contribution to your fellow community.
Peer Mentoring Program Committee
The Peer Mentoring Program Committee is a platform to foster trendy ideas for the Peer Mentoring Program that will enhance the experience for both mentors and mentees. The Committee acts as a bridge between the School and peer mentors and also helps to develop talents and leadership skills among students.
Peer Mentoring Program Committee Application Information
Interested students can apply for the Peer Mentoring Committee.
Eligibility:
- Year-1 to Year-3 students of any SBM major
Duration:
- One academic Year (Fall & Spring)
Commitment:
- Help with projects that enhance the PMP experience for both Mentors and Mentees
(ie: Training materials, Videos, UG Get-Togethers, etc.) - New projects updated yearly
- Watch this VIDEO for an introduction to the program
Application Period:
- Mid- to late- May: Apply after receiving PMP offer
Committee Members
Events in 2023-24
Aug 29, 2023
Peer Mentoring Committee - School Orientation
Peer Mentoring Committee - School Orientation
- Planned games and presented at the Orientation
- Promoted the Peer Mentoring Program and Peer Mentoring Committee to Freshman.
Jun 1, 2023
Peer Mentoring Committee - 2023-24
Peer Mentoring Committee - 2023-24
- 3rd cohort of Peer Mentoring Committee members
Events in 2022-23
May 3, 2023
UG Get-Together - Cheers for Exams
UG Get-Together - Cheers for Exams
- On May 3, 2023, the 3rd UG Get-Together in Spring 2023 became an exam cheering station for students at the Karen Lee Center and it was a tremendous success.
Mar 30, 2023
Peer Mentoring Committee - March UG Get-Together
Peer Mentoring Committee - March UG Get-Together
- PMC members organized a fun shooting game booth with prizes to celebrate Easter.
Feb 14, 2023
Peer Mentoring Committee - February UG Get-Together
Peer Mentoring Committee - February UG Get-Together
- PMC decorated the center and organized an event to celebrate Valentine's day with several game booths, prizes, and pacific coffee sandwiches and pasteries.
Nov 23, 2022
Peer Mentoring Committee - November UG Get-Together
Peer Mentoring Committee - November UG Get-Together
- PMC members organized a Thanksgiving event where students could write appreciation letters to Faculty and advisors and earn chances to play the egg capsule machine for prizes.
Oct 31, 2022
Peer Mentoring Committee - October UG Get-Together
Peer Mentoring Committee - October UG Get-Together
- PMC members organized a fun ping pong cup game booth with prizes and a spooky photo booth to celebrate Halloween.
Sep 15, 2022
Peer Mentoring Committee - September UG Get-Together
Peer Mentoring Committee - September UG Get-Together
- The PMC events team organized a fun-filled Welcome Back to School September UG Get-Together with an Egg Capsule station and free prizes.
Aug 29, 2022
Peer Mentoring Committee - School Orientation
Peer Mentoring Committee - School Orientation
- Created video portraying the importance of Peer Mentors
- Promoted the Peer Mentoring Program and Committee to Freshman
Jun 7, 2022
Peer Mentoring Program Committee - Kick-Off Meeting 2022-23
Peer Mentoring Program Committee - Kick-Off Meeting 2022-23
- Kick-off meeting for the 2nd batch of PMC members to discuss function teams and activities throughout the year.
Jun 1, 2022
Peer Mentoring Program Committee 2022-23
Peer Mentoring Program Committee 2022-23
- 2nd Batch of Peer Mentoring Committee Members
- (not present: Maggie Chung, David Gao, Eunice Ng)
Events in 2021-22
May 12, 2022
Peer Mentoring Committee Awards - 2021-22
Peer Mentoring Committee Awards - 2021-22
- PMC members with outstanding contribution to enhance the Peer Mentoring Program received awards of HK$3,000 each.
Mar 28, 2022
Peer Mentoring Committee - Center Decorations
Peer Mentoring Committee - Center Decorations
- The PMC graphics team designed some motivational decorations for the G/F and 1/F of the Center.
Nov 25, 2021
Peer Mentoring Committee - November UG Get-Together
Peer Mentoring Committee - November UG Get-Together
- The PMC events team organized the Thanksgiving UG Get-Together with special thank you letters for students to send to faculty and advisors.
Oct 29, 2021
Peer Mentoring Committee - October UG Get-Together
Peer Mentoring Committee - October UG Get-Together
- The PMC events team organized the Halloween UG Get-Together with a photo booth and lots of candies and snacks for students.
Sep 20, 2021
Peer Mentoring Committee - September UG Get-Together
Peer Mentoring Committee - September UG Get-Together
- The PMC events team organized the Mid-Autumn's Festival UG Get-Together with beautiful lanterns and fun riddles to solve.
Sep 1, 2021
Peer Mentoring Committee - Orientation 2021-22
Peer Mentoring Committee - Orientation 2021-22
- The committee promoted the Peer Mentoring Program, Peer Mentoring Committee, and upcoming Center events at the Orientation for new students
Jul 24, 2021
Peer Mentoring Committee - Peer Mentoring Program Training Day
Peer Mentoring Committee - Peer Mentoring Program Training Day
- The committee introduced themselves and presented a useful PPT guide at the Training
Jul 7, 2021
Peer Mentoring Committee - Kick-Off Meeting
Peer Mentoring Committee - Kick-Off Meeting
- First official meeting with members on committee objectives and activities for 2021-22
Testimonials
CHO, Yuk Ching Eunice
Peer Mentoring Program Committee, Graphics and Design Team
BBA OM MARK, Year 3
BBA OM MARK, Year 3
As a Peer Mentoring Committee member of the graphics team, I have the chance to not only help incoming freshman, but also be able to seize this opportunity to practice my leadership skills, support my peers, and work with people from different disciplinary. I was all at sea when I first came into HKUST, where the Peer Mentoring Committee has allowed me to try a lot of new things and has helped me in finding my calling. This is where talents are truly embraced. We plan events, generate design ideas, produce videos, and together we make a positive impact in our HKUST community!
IP, Ching Stephanie
Peer Mentoring Program Committee, Events Team
BBA FINA and OM, Year 3
BBA FINA and OM, Year 3
Peer Mentoring Committee allows me to promote personal growth. Not only can I build relationships with fellows and professors, but also sharpen my event management skills. Involving in the idea generation process for UG-Get-Together and planning the event from scratch, I gain the opportunity to communicate frequently with teammates and SBM staff members. It is also very nice to see the smiling faces of the participants! Join us and meet new faces!
JEON, Sooin
Peer Mentoring Program Committee, Media Team
BBA MARK, Year 2
BBA MARK, Year 2
The Peer Mentoring Program Committee (PMC) is a warm community that acts as a bridge between the Business School and students. It was a great opportunity to enrich my communication, leadership, and media creation skills. I was able to always try something new and turn rough ideas into our team's desired outcomes. One of the projects I enjoyed was producing PMC's first official video starting from scratch with my supportive teammates and staff members. I am truly happy to have made both tangible and intangible memories in my one and only university life.
