Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

University of California Berkeley

STARTUP SEMESTER PROGRAMME

2

Contents

Introduction 4

Curriculum 5

Application 6

Tuition Fee Sponsorship amp Other Expenses 7

Housing 8

Visa Application 9

HKBU Tuition Fee amp Unit Transfer 11

Sharing From Students 12-13

2

University of

California Berkeley

27 QS Top

Universities 2019

30 Nobel Prizes held

by alumni

289 Undergraduate

degree programme

7 Nobel Prizes

held by current faculty

178 to 1Student ndashto-faculty ratio

71 Undergraduate

classes with fewer than 30 students

3

ExploreDiscover

Dream

YOU will find yourself

4

Startup Semester ProgrammeThe Startup Semester Programme is originated at

Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

(ldquoSCETrdquo) University of California (ldquoCalrdquo) either in Fall

Semester (August to December) or Spring Semester

(January to May) offering students an one-semester

overseas learning experience at Cal

This programme aims at nurturing upper division

undergraduate and postgraduate students from

all around the world to become future young

entrepreneurs

This immersive entrepreneurship programme is created

for students who are interested in

bull Increasing their technical knowledge of

entrepreneurship and innovation

bull Advancing a startup or startup idea

bull Understanding how to commercialise research

bull Experiencing the entrepreneurial culture of Silicon

Valley and the Bay Area

For details of the programme please visit SCET Startup

Semester Programme website

httpsscetberkeleyeduprogramsstartup-semester

5

Curriculum

Students are required to complete the following courses during the five-month study A total of

13 units will be granted consisting of three compulsory courses with 7 units one SCET elective

with 3 units and one non-SCET elective with 3 units

1 Compulsory courses

bull Introduction to Technopreneurship - 2 units

bull Newton Lecture Series - 1 unit

bull Challenge Lab - 4 units

2 Electives

bull SCET Electives - 3 units

bull Non- SCET Electives - 3 units

Students must consult instructors in advance for permission to enrol in any additional Berkeley course

Those units successfully completed by students are recognised by the Academic Registry at

HKBU for unit transfer Students are responsible to discuss with their programme directors for the

course selection Students will receive an electronic form from SCET for course registration and

will be asked to prioritise the choice of elective courses in due course However studentsrsquo final

course registration will be decided by the SCET subject to the seating capacity

6

Application Method amp Eligibility

Under the Faculty-based nomination mechanism those interested HKBU students should

approach their respective academic units to consult about their specific application

procedures and deadlines and ensure themselves fulfilling the following requirements

1 Only undergraduate students currently studying of 2nd or 3rd year and postgraduate students can apply and

2 Students must attain GPA of 30 or above and

3 Students must have a good command of English and

4 Students must not have any other overseas exchange or internship engagement no matter organised by HKBU or other external parties at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the programme and

5 Students preferably have previous learning experience at entrepreneurship activities

6 Any other specific criteria set by the FacultySchoolAcademyKTO

Students preferably can provide an English Proficiency Proof either the result of TOEFL 90 (iBT) or IELTS Academic Format 7 or TOEIC 800 If students cannot provide this document their respective academic units should provide a supporting letter instead

Application Period

Two Semesters at Cal Starting date for application at HKBU

Fall Semester (August to December) February

Spring Semester (January to May) September

7

Tuition Fee Sponsorship

As one of the Sutardja Centerrsquos Global University Partners our HKBU students are eligible to enrol in

one semester of the Startup Semester Programme at a heavily discounted tuition fee Both KTO and

the respective FacultySchoolAcademy will provide sponsorships to those successful candidates

Air ticket Accommodation amp Cost of living

Students will need to bear the cost for accommodation and other living costs including meals

local transport etc Budget on living expenses estimation is as follows

Item Budget for one semester study (estimated)

1 Accommodation HKD 47000

2 Meal HKD 18720

3 Transportation fee HKD 2250

4 Book and supplies HKD 3400

5 J-Visa application fee HKD 1280

6 SEVIS Fee HKD 1440

Total HKD 74090

8

Housing

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of

UC Berkeley on-campus housing UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the

overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages

Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage

httpshousingberkeleyeducalrentals

Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)

httpsummerberkeleyedustudent-servicesstudent-housingnon-ucb-housing-options

Facebook

Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page

eg ldquoUC Berkeley off-campus housingrdquo to obtain some advices from previous renters

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

2

Contents

Introduction 4

Curriculum 5

Application 6

Tuition Fee Sponsorship amp Other Expenses 7

Housing 8

Visa Application 9

HKBU Tuition Fee amp Unit Transfer 11

Sharing From Students 12-13

2

University of

California Berkeley

27 QS Top

Universities 2019

30 Nobel Prizes held

by alumni

289 Undergraduate

degree programme

7 Nobel Prizes

held by current faculty

178 to 1Student ndashto-faculty ratio

71 Undergraduate

classes with fewer than 30 students

3

ExploreDiscover

Dream

YOU will find yourself

4

Startup Semester ProgrammeThe Startup Semester Programme is originated at

Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

(ldquoSCETrdquo) University of California (ldquoCalrdquo) either in Fall

Semester (August to December) or Spring Semester

(January to May) offering students an one-semester

overseas learning experience at Cal

This programme aims at nurturing upper division

undergraduate and postgraduate students from

all around the world to become future young

entrepreneurs

This immersive entrepreneurship programme is created

for students who are interested in

bull Increasing their technical knowledge of

entrepreneurship and innovation

bull Advancing a startup or startup idea

bull Understanding how to commercialise research

bull Experiencing the entrepreneurial culture of Silicon

Valley and the Bay Area

For details of the programme please visit SCET Startup

Semester Programme website

httpsscetberkeleyeduprogramsstartup-semester

5

Curriculum

Students are required to complete the following courses during the five-month study A total of

13 units will be granted consisting of three compulsory courses with 7 units one SCET elective

with 3 units and one non-SCET elective with 3 units

1 Compulsory courses

bull Introduction to Technopreneurship - 2 units

bull Newton Lecture Series - 1 unit

bull Challenge Lab - 4 units

2 Electives

bull SCET Electives - 3 units

bull Non- SCET Electives - 3 units

Students must consult instructors in advance for permission to enrol in any additional Berkeley course

Those units successfully completed by students are recognised by the Academic Registry at

HKBU for unit transfer Students are responsible to discuss with their programme directors for the

course selection Students will receive an electronic form from SCET for course registration and

will be asked to prioritise the choice of elective courses in due course However studentsrsquo final

course registration will be decided by the SCET subject to the seating capacity

6

Application Method amp Eligibility

Under the Faculty-based nomination mechanism those interested HKBU students should

approach their respective academic units to consult about their specific application

procedures and deadlines and ensure themselves fulfilling the following requirements

1 Only undergraduate students currently studying of 2nd or 3rd year and postgraduate students can apply and

2 Students must attain GPA of 30 or above and

3 Students must have a good command of English and

4 Students must not have any other overseas exchange or internship engagement no matter organised by HKBU or other external parties at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the programme and

5 Students preferably have previous learning experience at entrepreneurship activities

6 Any other specific criteria set by the FacultySchoolAcademyKTO

Students preferably can provide an English Proficiency Proof either the result of TOEFL 90 (iBT) or IELTS Academic Format 7 or TOEIC 800 If students cannot provide this document their respective academic units should provide a supporting letter instead

Application Period

Two Semesters at Cal Starting date for application at HKBU

Fall Semester (August to December) February

Spring Semester (January to May) September

7

Tuition Fee Sponsorship

As one of the Sutardja Centerrsquos Global University Partners our HKBU students are eligible to enrol in

one semester of the Startup Semester Programme at a heavily discounted tuition fee Both KTO and

the respective FacultySchoolAcademy will provide sponsorships to those successful candidates

Air ticket Accommodation amp Cost of living

Students will need to bear the cost for accommodation and other living costs including meals

local transport etc Budget on living expenses estimation is as follows

Item Budget for one semester study (estimated)

1 Accommodation HKD 47000

2 Meal HKD 18720

3 Transportation fee HKD 2250

4 Book and supplies HKD 3400

5 J-Visa application fee HKD 1280

6 SEVIS Fee HKD 1440

Total HKD 74090

8

Housing

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of

UC Berkeley on-campus housing UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the

overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages

Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage

httpshousingberkeleyeducalrentals

Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)

httpsummerberkeleyedustudent-servicesstudent-housingnon-ucb-housing-options

Facebook

Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page

eg ldquoUC Berkeley off-campus housingrdquo to obtain some advices from previous renters

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

2

University of

California Berkeley

27 QS Top

Universities 2019

30 Nobel Prizes held

by alumni

289 Undergraduate

degree programme

7 Nobel Prizes

held by current faculty

178 to 1Student ndashto-faculty ratio

71 Undergraduate

classes with fewer than 30 students

3

ExploreDiscover

Dream

YOU will find yourself

4

Startup Semester ProgrammeThe Startup Semester Programme is originated at

Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

(ldquoSCETrdquo) University of California (ldquoCalrdquo) either in Fall

Semester (August to December) or Spring Semester

(January to May) offering students an one-semester

overseas learning experience at Cal

This programme aims at nurturing upper division

undergraduate and postgraduate students from

all around the world to become future young

entrepreneurs

This immersive entrepreneurship programme is created

for students who are interested in

bull Increasing their technical knowledge of

entrepreneurship and innovation

bull Advancing a startup or startup idea

bull Understanding how to commercialise research

bull Experiencing the entrepreneurial culture of Silicon

Valley and the Bay Area

For details of the programme please visit SCET Startup

Semester Programme website

httpsscetberkeleyeduprogramsstartup-semester

5

Curriculum

Students are required to complete the following courses during the five-month study A total of

13 units will be granted consisting of three compulsory courses with 7 units one SCET elective

with 3 units and one non-SCET elective with 3 units

1 Compulsory courses

bull Introduction to Technopreneurship - 2 units

bull Newton Lecture Series - 1 unit

bull Challenge Lab - 4 units

2 Electives

bull SCET Electives - 3 units

bull Non- SCET Electives - 3 units

Students must consult instructors in advance for permission to enrol in any additional Berkeley course

Those units successfully completed by students are recognised by the Academic Registry at

HKBU for unit transfer Students are responsible to discuss with their programme directors for the

course selection Students will receive an electronic form from SCET for course registration and

will be asked to prioritise the choice of elective courses in due course However studentsrsquo final

course registration will be decided by the SCET subject to the seating capacity

6

Application Method amp Eligibility

Under the Faculty-based nomination mechanism those interested HKBU students should

approach their respective academic units to consult about their specific application

procedures and deadlines and ensure themselves fulfilling the following requirements

1 Only undergraduate students currently studying of 2nd or 3rd year and postgraduate students can apply and

2 Students must attain GPA of 30 or above and

3 Students must have a good command of English and

4 Students must not have any other overseas exchange or internship engagement no matter organised by HKBU or other external parties at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the programme and

5 Students preferably have previous learning experience at entrepreneurship activities

6 Any other specific criteria set by the FacultySchoolAcademyKTO

Students preferably can provide an English Proficiency Proof either the result of TOEFL 90 (iBT) or IELTS Academic Format 7 or TOEIC 800 If students cannot provide this document their respective academic units should provide a supporting letter instead

Application Period

Two Semesters at Cal Starting date for application at HKBU

Fall Semester (August to December) February

Spring Semester (January to May) September

7

Tuition Fee Sponsorship

As one of the Sutardja Centerrsquos Global University Partners our HKBU students are eligible to enrol in

one semester of the Startup Semester Programme at a heavily discounted tuition fee Both KTO and

the respective FacultySchoolAcademy will provide sponsorships to those successful candidates

Air ticket Accommodation amp Cost of living

Students will need to bear the cost for accommodation and other living costs including meals

local transport etc Budget on living expenses estimation is as follows

Item Budget for one semester study (estimated)

1 Accommodation HKD 47000

2 Meal HKD 18720

3 Transportation fee HKD 2250

4 Book and supplies HKD 3400

5 J-Visa application fee HKD 1280

6 SEVIS Fee HKD 1440

Total HKD 74090

8

Housing

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of

UC Berkeley on-campus housing UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the

overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages

Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage

httpshousingberkeleyeducalrentals

Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)

httpsummerberkeleyedustudent-servicesstudent-housingnon-ucb-housing-options

Facebook

Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page

eg ldquoUC Berkeley off-campus housingrdquo to obtain some advices from previous renters

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

3

ExploreDiscover

Dream

YOU will find yourself

4

Startup Semester ProgrammeThe Startup Semester Programme is originated at

Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

(ldquoSCETrdquo) University of California (ldquoCalrdquo) either in Fall

Semester (August to December) or Spring Semester

(January to May) offering students an one-semester

overseas learning experience at Cal

This programme aims at nurturing upper division

undergraduate and postgraduate students from

all around the world to become future young

entrepreneurs

This immersive entrepreneurship programme is created

for students who are interested in

bull Increasing their technical knowledge of

entrepreneurship and innovation

bull Advancing a startup or startup idea

bull Understanding how to commercialise research

bull Experiencing the entrepreneurial culture of Silicon

Valley and the Bay Area

For details of the programme please visit SCET Startup

Semester Programme website

httpsscetberkeleyeduprogramsstartup-semester

5

Curriculum

Students are required to complete the following courses during the five-month study A total of

13 units will be granted consisting of three compulsory courses with 7 units one SCET elective

with 3 units and one non-SCET elective with 3 units

1 Compulsory courses

bull Introduction to Technopreneurship - 2 units

bull Newton Lecture Series - 1 unit

bull Challenge Lab - 4 units

2 Electives

bull SCET Electives - 3 units

bull Non- SCET Electives - 3 units

Students must consult instructors in advance for permission to enrol in any additional Berkeley course

Those units successfully completed by students are recognised by the Academic Registry at

HKBU for unit transfer Students are responsible to discuss with their programme directors for the

course selection Students will receive an electronic form from SCET for course registration and

will be asked to prioritise the choice of elective courses in due course However studentsrsquo final

course registration will be decided by the SCET subject to the seating capacity

6

Application Method amp Eligibility

Under the Faculty-based nomination mechanism those interested HKBU students should

approach their respective academic units to consult about their specific application

procedures and deadlines and ensure themselves fulfilling the following requirements

1 Only undergraduate students currently studying of 2nd or 3rd year and postgraduate students can apply and

2 Students must attain GPA of 30 or above and

3 Students must have a good command of English and

4 Students must not have any other overseas exchange or internship engagement no matter organised by HKBU or other external parties at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the programme and

5 Students preferably have previous learning experience at entrepreneurship activities

6 Any other specific criteria set by the FacultySchoolAcademyKTO

Students preferably can provide an English Proficiency Proof either the result of TOEFL 90 (iBT) or IELTS Academic Format 7 or TOEIC 800 If students cannot provide this document their respective academic units should provide a supporting letter instead

Application Period

Two Semesters at Cal Starting date for application at HKBU

Fall Semester (August to December) February

Spring Semester (January to May) September

7

Tuition Fee Sponsorship

As one of the Sutardja Centerrsquos Global University Partners our HKBU students are eligible to enrol in

one semester of the Startup Semester Programme at a heavily discounted tuition fee Both KTO and

the respective FacultySchoolAcademy will provide sponsorships to those successful candidates

Air ticket Accommodation amp Cost of living

Students will need to bear the cost for accommodation and other living costs including meals

local transport etc Budget on living expenses estimation is as follows

Item Budget for one semester study (estimated)

1 Accommodation HKD 47000

2 Meal HKD 18720

3 Transportation fee HKD 2250

4 Book and supplies HKD 3400

5 J-Visa application fee HKD 1280

6 SEVIS Fee HKD 1440

Total HKD 74090

8

Housing

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of

UC Berkeley on-campus housing UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the

overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages

Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage

httpshousingberkeleyeducalrentals

Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)

httpsummerberkeleyedustudent-servicesstudent-housingnon-ucb-housing-options

Facebook

Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page

eg ldquoUC Berkeley off-campus housingrdquo to obtain some advices from previous renters

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

4

Startup Semester ProgrammeThe Startup Semester Programme is originated at

Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

(ldquoSCETrdquo) University of California (ldquoCalrdquo) either in Fall

Semester (August to December) or Spring Semester

(January to May) offering students an one-semester

overseas learning experience at Cal

This programme aims at nurturing upper division

undergraduate and postgraduate students from

all around the world to become future young

entrepreneurs

This immersive entrepreneurship programme is created

for students who are interested in

bull Increasing their technical knowledge of

entrepreneurship and innovation

bull Advancing a startup or startup idea

bull Understanding how to commercialise research

bull Experiencing the entrepreneurial culture of Silicon

Valley and the Bay Area

For details of the programme please visit SCET Startup

Semester Programme website

httpsscetberkeleyeduprogramsstartup-semester

5

Curriculum

Students are required to complete the following courses during the five-month study A total of

13 units will be granted consisting of three compulsory courses with 7 units one SCET elective

with 3 units and one non-SCET elective with 3 units

1 Compulsory courses

bull Introduction to Technopreneurship - 2 units

bull Newton Lecture Series - 1 unit

bull Challenge Lab - 4 units

2 Electives

bull SCET Electives - 3 units

bull Non- SCET Electives - 3 units

Students must consult instructors in advance for permission to enrol in any additional Berkeley course

Those units successfully completed by students are recognised by the Academic Registry at

HKBU for unit transfer Students are responsible to discuss with their programme directors for the

course selection Students will receive an electronic form from SCET for course registration and

will be asked to prioritise the choice of elective courses in due course However studentsrsquo final

course registration will be decided by the SCET subject to the seating capacity

6

Application Method amp Eligibility

Under the Faculty-based nomination mechanism those interested HKBU students should

approach their respective academic units to consult about their specific application

procedures and deadlines and ensure themselves fulfilling the following requirements

1 Only undergraduate students currently studying of 2nd or 3rd year and postgraduate students can apply and

2 Students must attain GPA of 30 or above and

3 Students must have a good command of English and

4 Students must not have any other overseas exchange or internship engagement no matter organised by HKBU or other external parties at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the programme and

5 Students preferably have previous learning experience at entrepreneurship activities

6 Any other specific criteria set by the FacultySchoolAcademyKTO

Students preferably can provide an English Proficiency Proof either the result of TOEFL 90 (iBT) or IELTS Academic Format 7 or TOEIC 800 If students cannot provide this document their respective academic units should provide a supporting letter instead

Application Period

Two Semesters at Cal Starting date for application at HKBU

Fall Semester (August to December) February

Spring Semester (January to May) September

7

Tuition Fee Sponsorship

As one of the Sutardja Centerrsquos Global University Partners our HKBU students are eligible to enrol in

one semester of the Startup Semester Programme at a heavily discounted tuition fee Both KTO and

the respective FacultySchoolAcademy will provide sponsorships to those successful candidates

Air ticket Accommodation amp Cost of living

Students will need to bear the cost for accommodation and other living costs including meals

local transport etc Budget on living expenses estimation is as follows

Item Budget for one semester study (estimated)

1 Accommodation HKD 47000

2 Meal HKD 18720

3 Transportation fee HKD 2250

4 Book and supplies HKD 3400

5 J-Visa application fee HKD 1280

6 SEVIS Fee HKD 1440

Total HKD 74090

8

Housing

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of

UC Berkeley on-campus housing UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the

overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages

Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage

httpshousingberkeleyeducalrentals

Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)

httpsummerberkeleyedustudent-servicesstudent-housingnon-ucb-housing-options

Facebook

Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page

eg ldquoUC Berkeley off-campus housingrdquo to obtain some advices from previous renters

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

5

Curriculum

Students are required to complete the following courses during the five-month study A total of

13 units will be granted consisting of three compulsory courses with 7 units one SCET elective

with 3 units and one non-SCET elective with 3 units

1 Compulsory courses

bull Introduction to Technopreneurship - 2 units

bull Newton Lecture Series - 1 unit

bull Challenge Lab - 4 units

2 Electives

bull SCET Electives - 3 units

bull Non- SCET Electives - 3 units

Students must consult instructors in advance for permission to enrol in any additional Berkeley course

Those units successfully completed by students are recognised by the Academic Registry at

HKBU for unit transfer Students are responsible to discuss with their programme directors for the

course selection Students will receive an electronic form from SCET for course registration and

will be asked to prioritise the choice of elective courses in due course However studentsrsquo final

course registration will be decided by the SCET subject to the seating capacity

6

Application Method amp Eligibility

Under the Faculty-based nomination mechanism those interested HKBU students should

approach their respective academic units to consult about their specific application

procedures and deadlines and ensure themselves fulfilling the following requirements

1 Only undergraduate students currently studying of 2nd or 3rd year and postgraduate students can apply and

2 Students must attain GPA of 30 or above and

3 Students must have a good command of English and

4 Students must not have any other overseas exchange or internship engagement no matter organised by HKBU or other external parties at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the programme and

5 Students preferably have previous learning experience at entrepreneurship activities

6 Any other specific criteria set by the FacultySchoolAcademyKTO

Students preferably can provide an English Proficiency Proof either the result of TOEFL 90 (iBT) or IELTS Academic Format 7 or TOEIC 800 If students cannot provide this document their respective academic units should provide a supporting letter instead

Application Period

Two Semesters at Cal Starting date for application at HKBU

Fall Semester (August to December) February

Spring Semester (January to May) September

7

Tuition Fee Sponsorship

As one of the Sutardja Centerrsquos Global University Partners our HKBU students are eligible to enrol in

one semester of the Startup Semester Programme at a heavily discounted tuition fee Both KTO and

the respective FacultySchoolAcademy will provide sponsorships to those successful candidates

Air ticket Accommodation amp Cost of living

Students will need to bear the cost for accommodation and other living costs including meals

local transport etc Budget on living expenses estimation is as follows

Item Budget for one semester study (estimated)

1 Accommodation HKD 47000

2 Meal HKD 18720

3 Transportation fee HKD 2250

4 Book and supplies HKD 3400

5 J-Visa application fee HKD 1280

6 SEVIS Fee HKD 1440

Total HKD 74090

8

Housing

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of

UC Berkeley on-campus housing UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the

overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages

Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage

httpshousingberkeleyeducalrentals

Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)

httpsummerberkeleyedustudent-servicesstudent-housingnon-ucb-housing-options

Facebook

Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page

eg ldquoUC Berkeley off-campus housingrdquo to obtain some advices from previous renters

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

6

Application Method amp Eligibility

Under the Faculty-based nomination mechanism those interested HKBU students should

approach their respective academic units to consult about their specific application

procedures and deadlines and ensure themselves fulfilling the following requirements

1 Only undergraduate students currently studying of 2nd or 3rd year and postgraduate students can apply and

2 Students must attain GPA of 30 or above and

3 Students must have a good command of English and

4 Students must not have any other overseas exchange or internship engagement no matter organised by HKBU or other external parties at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the programme and

5 Students preferably have previous learning experience at entrepreneurship activities

6 Any other specific criteria set by the FacultySchoolAcademyKTO

Students preferably can provide an English Proficiency Proof either the result of TOEFL 90 (iBT) or IELTS Academic Format 7 or TOEIC 800 If students cannot provide this document their respective academic units should provide a supporting letter instead

Application Period

Two Semesters at Cal Starting date for application at HKBU

Fall Semester (August to December) February

Spring Semester (January to May) September

7

Tuition Fee Sponsorship

As one of the Sutardja Centerrsquos Global University Partners our HKBU students are eligible to enrol in

one semester of the Startup Semester Programme at a heavily discounted tuition fee Both KTO and

the respective FacultySchoolAcademy will provide sponsorships to those successful candidates

Air ticket Accommodation amp Cost of living

Students will need to bear the cost for accommodation and other living costs including meals

local transport etc Budget on living expenses estimation is as follows

Item Budget for one semester study (estimated)

1 Accommodation HKD 47000

2 Meal HKD 18720

3 Transportation fee HKD 2250

4 Book and supplies HKD 3400

5 J-Visa application fee HKD 1280

6 SEVIS Fee HKD 1440

Total HKD 74090

8

Housing

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of

UC Berkeley on-campus housing UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the

overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages

Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage

httpshousingberkeleyeducalrentals

Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)

httpsummerberkeleyedustudent-servicesstudent-housingnon-ucb-housing-options

Facebook

Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page

eg ldquoUC Berkeley off-campus housingrdquo to obtain some advices from previous renters

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

7

Tuition Fee Sponsorship

As one of the Sutardja Centerrsquos Global University Partners our HKBU students are eligible to enrol in

one semester of the Startup Semester Programme at a heavily discounted tuition fee Both KTO and

the respective FacultySchoolAcademy will provide sponsorships to those successful candidates

Air ticket Accommodation amp Cost of living

Students will need to bear the cost for accommodation and other living costs including meals

local transport etc Budget on living expenses estimation is as follows

Item Budget for one semester study (estimated)

1 Accommodation HKD 47000

2 Meal HKD 18720

3 Transportation fee HKD 2250

4 Book and supplies HKD 3400

5 J-Visa application fee HKD 1280

6 SEVIS Fee HKD 1440

Total HKD 74090

8

Housing

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of

UC Berkeley on-campus housing UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the

overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages

Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage

httpshousingberkeleyeducalrentals

Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)

httpsummerberkeleyedustudent-servicesstudent-housingnon-ucb-housing-options

Facebook

Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page

eg ldquoUC Berkeley off-campus housingrdquo to obtain some advices from previous renters

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

8

Housing

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of

UC Berkeley on-campus housing UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the

overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages

Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage

httpshousingberkeleyeducalrentals

Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)

httpsummerberkeleyedustudent-servicesstudent-housingnon-ucb-housing-options

Facebook

Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page

eg ldquoUC Berkeley off-campus housingrdquo to obtain some advices from previous renters

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

9

Visa Application

According to the US Consulate website students are

required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular

officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas)

Once students complete the online application for

the Startup Semester Programme the SCET will send

the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa

Processing Office and they will handle the collection

of the documents needed The whole process will take

2-3 months They will send the DS-2019 directly to the

individual student once ready

After that students will apply for visas via US Consulate

online application system Students are strongly

recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong

Students should be responsible for the visa application

fee HKD1280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1440

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

10

Campus Life at UC Berkeley

With over 35000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting its no wonder the

campus community talks about a fear of missing out Jump in and find out how dynamic and

interconnected life at Berkeley can be

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

11

HKBU Tuition Fee

As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme students will be granted

leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to

pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley However they are

required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they

are approved for graduation

Unit Transfer

The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be

recognised Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at

UC Berkeley However the students respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how

many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

12

Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)

Miss Eve LIU Yi-HsuanBachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration) School of Business

The overall application process was tough I was surprised that I finally made it I expect this will be a life-changing semester that equips me to become an individual with entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley The biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my idea in front of geniuses around the world

Upon receiving this offer I was ecstatic because this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Studying at UCB I think I will experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of life so as to broaden my social network As a science student entrepreneurship is something new to me But I am sure it can be resolved if I am working hard for it I will try my best to adapt to a new culture and overcome the culture shock

Miss Jane TING Jiat YinBSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration) Faculty of Science

I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my independence It would be challenging to immerse myself in a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge

Miss Joyce TSANG Hoi TingBachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising School of Communication

Mr Steve YIP Kin HeiBSocSc (Hons) in Geography Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received this offer I could not imagine that I will live in another place for several months without my family and friends However it motivates me to get well-prepared to overcome all challenges I am expecting to experience different cultures and to learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds

13

I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

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Your life journey just starts

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I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the donors for giving us this opportunity As a co-founder of the company ViewR 360 I will gain an extremely valuable experience that will be useful for designing the companyrsquos future development in a very stimulating environment Studying near the Silicon Valley it will also increase my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR technologies (Virtual Augmented and Mixed Reality)

Mr Giovanni SANTINIPhD in Music Composition Faculty of Arts

When I received the email I was so thrilled because I believe it will be an excellent adventure about to begin

I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares to make a breakthrough As a foreigner I may encounter difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views and finding out a mutual agreement at the end But I believe that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the end of the journey

Miss Sharon HU XinlinBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Academy of Visual Arts

Miss Jenny LI JieniBSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration) Faculty of Social Sciences

When I received the offer I felt extremely excited because I was eager to gain this opportunity in particular under a keen competition among a group of outstanding candidates

I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of business in order to learn how to start a company and become a successful businessman Also studying in a global environment will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and ideas Although I did not study some courses such as big data analysis and technology before I will try my best to overcome it

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

14

Once in a lifetime learning experience

Your life journey just starts

TO BE CONTINUEDhellip

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos

Connect with us

facebookcombesthkbu

besthkbu

ktohkbueduhk

best-hkbuhkbueduhk

DLB 825 David C Lam Building 34 Renfrew Road

Shaw Campus Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

(852) 3411-2416

Supported by

Start planning for joining the Startup Semester Programme

Acknowledgement

This publication is supported by Insitute of Creativity We are thankful to University of California Berkeley offering us the copyright permission for using their beautiful photos