What is SO Student Ambassador Scheme?
The School of Optometry Student Ambassador Scheme aims to train and develop a selected group of talented students to represent the School in major school functions and events.
Are you ready for the exciting journey as a PolyU School of Optometry Student Ambassador?
The PolyU School of Optometry ambassadors play a fundamental role in the School’s admissions and outreach effort, serving as role models to current and prospective students.
PolyU School of Optometry Student Ambassador Scheme 2024/25
The Scheme offers opportunities and a platform outside the classroom, to enrich your university experiences and help build resume; and to enhance your soft skills and abilities to improve your career aspects.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Represent and promote the School to your alma mater, prospective students, parents, teachers, and the general public
- Priority to join activities and programme organized by the School or outside organisations
- Enrich your university experience and build your resume
- Boost up your soft skills including presentation, public speaking, and leadership skills
- Friendships
- Pride and Recognition
- Student Ambassador Appreciation luncheon hosted by the School
Student Ambassadors represent the School to serve in various events, including but not limited to:
- Campus Visits
- Information Day, Consultation Day
- Admission Talks
- MC of various ceremonies, seminars, etc.
Roles of Student Ambassadors
- Share with prospective students your university life and study experience from a student’s perspective
- Connect with your alma mater to arrange admission talks / alumni sharing / campus tours
- Participate in different photo and video shooting to promote PolyU School of Optometry
- Contribute content and be featured on brochures, videos, promotional materials, website and media, etc.
- Non-final year PolyU optometry students
- Have good knowledge and are familiar with the admission procedure
- Passionate in promoting PolyU School of Optometry and our undergraduate programmes to prospective students
- Outgoing, energetic, self-motivated and eager to help
- Application Deadline: 11:59pm, 3 March 2025
- Appointment Period: AY2024/2025
Please complete the registration form, and enclose:
- Academic transcript of your current studies (student copy)
- Your personal CV
- 300-word write-up about your University life (either in Chinese or English)
- Any additional materials that can show your interest(s) and talent(s) are welcomed
Application is open until 11:59pm, 3 March 2025(Monday).
Should you have any questions, please contact us at so.event@polyu.edu.hk or call 2766-5548 / 2766-7824.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.
Reflections by School of Optometry Student Ambassador 2023/24
Oriana Wong
I am honored to be selected as a Student Ambassador for the School of Optometry. This role has provided me with incredible opportunities to participate in various events, such as hosting the White Coat Ceremony, Student Award Ceremony, and the International Conference on Vision and Eye Research. These experiences have not only deepened my understanding of the optometry field but also allowed me to grow personally and professionally. Stepping out of my comfort zone to speak in front of large audiences has been both challenging and rewarding. I am immensely grateful to the school for trusting me with these responsibilities and for helping me develop confidence and leadership skills. Being a Student Ambassador has truly broadened my perspective and enriched my journey in optometry.
Anson Tong
If I have a chance to organize another sharing, I would share some equipment (e.g. Direct ophthalmoscope or volk lens) or examination procedure that optometrists encounter frequently to spark the audience's interests.
Queenie Wong Zhi Qing
Being an SO Student Ambassador was a transformative experience. It enhanced my social and presentation skills, particularly through opportunities like serving as the MC for the White Coat Ceremony. This role helped me overcome my fear of public speaking and boosted my confidence.Additionally, I deepened my knowledge of the optometry field by promoting our programme during public events such as the PolyU Information Days. Interacting with secondary school students allowed me to reflect on our school's unique qualities. Besides, the conversation with the public gave me insight into their perceptions of our field, prompting me to consider how to become a future competent optometrist meeting future needs.
Overall, the SO Student ambassador scheme was a rewarding journey that offered valuable growth.
