SISHK Student Internship Program for Academic Year 2016/2017

During the 2017 summer, 30 DP1 students participated in the SISHK Internship Program involving 15 partners. Some partners that supported the program are Baker and McKenzie, Tuen Mun Hospital, Raffles Medical, Kerry Hill Architects, New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel, Kerry Freight (Hong Kong) Ltd, Hong Kong University Faculty of Dentistry and Philips Securities. The internship experience ranged from one to three weeks. The exposure to practical work experience further enhanced and informed students’ academic and career goals. The internships program received positive feedback from both the students and the partners. Let us see what some of our students have to say about their experiences.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The three-week internship at WSGR was an eye-opening experience for me. Everyone at the office was very welcoming and eager to share their knowledge with us. During the first week, we had web conferences and conference calls to the WSGR offices in Shanghai and Palo Alto, during which we were briefed about the law firm and the work we would be doing. This was very helpful given that we had absolutely no legal experience, and would be lost without the briefing. The majority of the work we were given at WSGR consisted of verification and specific research. I learnt how meticulous lawyers must be, making sure that each word is chosen correctly in order to avoid loopholes. Overall, I found the internship very interesting as it gave me insight as to how the legal system governs our society. – Natasha Lim (DP2A)

Trinity Medical Imaging Centre

We had the opportunity to work in a clinical setting where the main aim of the nurses and doctors is to ensure the patient stay comfortable. At the radiology clinic, we were exposed to equipment such as MRI scanners, CT scanners and ultrasound machines. Throughout the day, we were given the chance to look at the scanning process. The doctor interprets the results of the scan and summaries the results for the patient. The internship experience was a fruitful one as we gain knowledge beyond what was taught in the classroom.- Kenny Ling (DP2B)

The University of Hong Kong

My internship at the HKU’s Laboratory for Space Research (LSR) was an incredible experience. Being given the chance to work with researchers at the top of their professions is truly remarkable, especially considering that everyone working at LSR is a professor of his/her field of study. Astronomy is a field that not many scientists are keen on studying, particularly at LSR. The reason is that it is strictly a non-practical based science, or a science that can be seen with the naked eye. One work of the scientists doing research related to Astronomy is to analyze infrared spectra, and use the data to identify compounds and chemical structures in space. I assisted Dr Sadjadi and Dr Yong in their Astronomy research by collecting infrared spectra data from various databases, in particular the online NIST database. Although I was unable to find more complex structures, I was able to find certain molecules that are now considered to be publishable, such as biphenylene. In fact, I may even be acknowledged in a scientific paper! – Gabriel Fung (DP2B)

Gaw Capital Hong Kong

During my internship at Gaw Capital Hong Kong, I gained a deeper understanding of what it truly means to study and work in the area of asset management. As I am only in high school, such a technical field of study was completely out of my depth. Thankfully, the staff were very patient and understanding as they explained everything in the simplest terms, making complicated concepts like destination management companies and insurance policies comprehensible for us. The best part of my internship was the site visit to Kwun Tong, which made what we learned in the office more practical, as we saw the thinking process behind the development. In general, my time at the Gaw Capital Hong Kong was very fruitful and provided a valuable experience that could not be learnt in classroom. – Peter Lee (DP2A)

Now TV – PCCW Media

During our internship at Now TV – PCCW Media, we had the opportunity to attend various press conferences and sales expos organized by the company. Our knowledge on sales deepened significantly as we were actively involved in preparation of materials for the training of the new sales interns. We learnt a lot from our mentors. For example, how to apply various training techniques and the general rules of management. Overall, the experience was enriching and productive as it forced us to step out of our comfort zones as we explore different aspects of the media and communications industry. – Justine Schlossmacher (DP2A)