睿星計劃始於2003年七月，由學生自發成立，為直接隸屬政政系的自設組織，由黃鉅鴻教授擔任顧問。
睿星計劃包含三大範疇，分別是學長計劃（Mentorship Programme）、實習計劃（Internship Programme）以及探索計劃（Exploration Programme），為政政系同學提供各方面的能力培訓和實踐機會，提升同學的批判思考能力和領導才能等。睿星計劃為現時中大唯一一個由學生負責安排實習及學長計劃的組織，行政、文書等工作由學生一手包辦，顧問教授提供極大的自由度與空間讓學生獨立運作。歷屆幹事皆表示，在睿星計劃所得之經驗，使他們受益不淺。

學長計劃（Mentorship Programme）

學長計劃旨在讓同學透過與學長的交流，領略到不同的人生經驗。學長為來自不同背景的社會知名人士，涵蓋政界、法律界、傳媒界、學術界、商界等界別。透過學長計劃，同學與具相近背景的學長建立深厚關係，從學長身上學習待人處世之道。

實習計劃（Internship Programme）

實習計劃旨在為本系非畢業學年同學提供實習機會，讓同學將學識與工作結合，累積工作經驗，為將來投身社會作準備。工作地點包括傳媒機構、立法會議員辦事處、學術機構及非政府組織工作等。

探索計劃（Exploration Programme）

探索計劃旨在為本系同學提供不同類型的活動，擴闊同學的視野。透過講座、工作坊、分享會、探訪等活動，同學有機會接觸不同社會人士，並從中提升同學對社會的認識。

與校友之橋樑

擔任學長及提供實習機會，不少是社會各界知名人士，當中不乏政政系歷屆畢業生。因此，睿星計劃除了讓政政系學生獲得更多社會體驗及能力培訓，更成為政政系畢業生與系內溝通的橋樑。

近年參加學長計劃的社會人士	近年與實習計劃合作的機構
徐英偉 (民政事務局局長政治助理) 陳維安 (立法會秘書長) 劉慧卿 (民主黨主席) 余若薇 (公民黨主席) 莊耀洸 (本系畢業生、香港教育學院高級專任導師) 關信基 (本系榮休教授)	國際特赦組織綠色和平香港融樂會立法會何秀蘭議員辦事處立法會曾鈺成議員辦事處民主黨

What is Star Project?

Star Project is a student organization under the direct supervision and sponsorship of GPA. "Integrate knowledge with experience" is the spirit that it aims to achieve. It is composed of 3 programs: the Star Mentorship Program, the Star Internship Program and the Star Exploration Program.

Project Aims:

Enhancing students' exposure and horizon through internships in different sectors, like public sector, legal firms and non-governmental organizations.
Equipping our students with real and concrete working experience
Establishing relationships among companies and students
Combining what we learn with real life situation and applying our knowledge learnt in classrooms

2008/09 Advisors:

Prof. Jeremiah WONG Kui Hung (Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of GPA, CUHK) 2890

Star Internship Program

Quality Selection

Applicants have to pass a pre-selection stage where their general qualifications, attitudes and reasons for joining the scheme are identified and assessed. They are invited to attend a formal interview involving both our department's professors and honorary advisors. They are assessed on these aspects:

Academic Qualification
Extra curricular and work experience
Reasons for participating in the programme
Working attitude and adaptability
Language ability and I.T. skills
Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Candidate Profile

Our candidates are a group of self-motivated and all-rounded university students possessing the following skills and background:
Academic Backgrounds
Courses offered by our Department provide comprehensive and in-depth training in Politics, Public Administration, Law and Research, Computer capabilities.
The following are some examples of courses for reference:

Study Field	Courses
Analysis and Research Methodology	Political Analysis Legal System and Method Political Research Methodology Quantitative Research
Politics	Political Theory International Politics Globalization and Politics Introduction to Political Economy Democratization Politics and Mass Media
Area Study	Government of Hong Kong Government ad Politics of China Topics in Taiwan Studies Democracies in the West
Asian Studies	Political Economy in Asia Asia International Relations Asian Comparative Politics Institution and Reform in China
Public Administration	Public Human Resources Management Public Finance and Budgeting Parliamentary Practices and Procedures Government and Business Public Policy Studies
Law	Criminal Law Constitutional Law Public International Law Law and Public Administration Economic and Civil Law of China

Language Ability

During the formal interview, their levels of spoken English and Putonghua are assessed. Our candidates attained good result in Chinese Language and Culture and Use of English as the average admission grade is above C. This will ensure that they are presentable.

Technological and Other Skills

These include programming skills, database management, research skills, graphical design etc. All candidates have passed the Information and Technology Test arranged by The University.

Broad Range of Extra Curricular Activities

Our students actively participate in variety of activities in secondary schools, inside and outside university. From leadership training, international conferences, social community services, sports etc. This will ensure that our candidates are young leaders with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Work Experience

Previous working experience is reviewed and proved for corporate reference.

Your Benefits

By participating in Star Project, your company can:

Gain different points of view.
Get a wide variety of language capabilities and backgrounds.
Access self-motivated university students who can bring impacts to your company.
Establish connection with our department and exchange views.
Achieve cost-effectiveness and need not invest much for training.
Give local students an opportunity to work and bring their knowledge learned back to our Department, thus it enhances company's good will and promote interaction between the two parties.

Star Mentorship Program

Features

The mentorship process will provide an opportunity for our students to connect to selected mentors who are knowledgeable about life, whereby facilitating our students to appreciate the wisdoms of life while establishing their own ideals, goals and values. The mentors are volunteers and will help our students make successful transitions to the changing dynamics of the job market and to mature as a person of responsibility.

Our Expectations to the mentors and mentees

Our candidates are a group of self-motivated and all-rounded university students possessing the following skills and background:

Mentor	Mentee
Respect the confidentiality of the relationship	Respect the confidentiality of the relationship
Be a willing participant in the program	Be a willing participant in the program
Set clear expectations for the relationship	Set clear expectations for the relationship
Be aware of the 'power' and 'influence' your position gives you and that it may affect how your mentee first approaches you	Look at your mentor as an individual with experience to help you Do not be influenced by the position they hold in the organization
Act as a sounding board - listens, empathizes, and guides mentee towards productive solutions	Be willing to discuss business issues
Provide advice but recognize advice may not always be followed	Accept responsibility for your own development and success
Act as a role model	Be responsible for professional growth
Expand mentee's network across organization	Identify developmental needs
Share personal experiences and stories (positive AND negative) to help with resolving siilar issues	Be willing to share performance feedback (positive AND negative) from peers and managers
Balance between the 'need-to-know and the 'nice-to-know' information	Balance between the 'need-to-know; and the 'nice-to-know' information
Set clear boundaries between personal and Professional information and what you are Comfortable disclosing	Set clear boundaries between personal and professional information and what you are comfortable disclosing Schedule meetings and set agendas
Make meetings with mentee a priority Understand that consistency is essential to building the relationship	Understanding the frequency of meeting depends on both schedules
Communicate openly	Communicate openly
Provide honest feedback and observations	Ask for and accept feedback
Learn to see the organization through your mentee's eyes	Learn to see the organization through your mentor's eyes
Learn to see the organization through your mentor's eyes	Follow through on action stpes discussed and report back on results
Take time to know your mentee	Take time to know your mentor
Evaluate the relationship to maintain a positive atmosphere	Evaluate the relationship to maintain a positive atmosphere

Duration

The Program will be implemented in October every year. The official duration of the programme is one year. The mentors and mentees may extend the period on voluntarily basis.

Mentees

The mentorship scheme is meant to be provided to all GPA students in all years. It should be beneficial to their learning if different mentors are matched to them at the various stages of their development. The Program is not credit-bearing.

Grouping and Matching

Each mentor will pair up with 1 to 3 students depending on availability of the mentors. Applicants have to pass a pre-selection stage where their general qualifications, attitudes and reasons for joining the scheme are identified and assessed. Mentors and mentees matching will be done by drawing lots according to student’s preference.

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