{"id":45382,"date":"2026-08-17T16:06:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T08:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/?post_type=school_news&#038;p=45382"},"modified":"2026-08-17T17:06:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:06:03","slug":"ready-set-learn-new-undergraduate-students-attend-faculty-induction-talk","status":"publish","type":"school_news","link":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/school_news\/ready-set-learn-new-undergraduate-students-attend-faculty-induction-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready, Set, Learn! New Undergraduate Students Attend Faculty Induction Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Faculty Induction Talk, held on August 12, warmly welcomed our new undergraduate students and provided them with essential information to support their transition to university life. \u00a0The event fostered a sense of community and introduced students to a variety of academic and enrichment opportunities available within the Faculty.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45383 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3806ed-1024x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3806ed-1024x323.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3806ed-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3806ed-768x243.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3806ed-1536x485.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3806ed-2048x647.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The session began with lively warm-up activities hosted by Professor Samson Tse, Acting Dean of Social Sciences, creating an inviting and engaging atmosphere. \u00a0Following this, Professor Tse delivered an insightful overview of the Faculty and academic resources, highlighting guiding principles to help students make the most of their university journey.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45395\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3781-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3781-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3781-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3781-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3781-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3781-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3781-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45396\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3761-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3761-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3761-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3761-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3761-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3761-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3761-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45397\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3794-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3794-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3794-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3794-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3794-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3794-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3794-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><br \/>\nStudents then had the opportunity to hear from four senior students, who shared their initial experiences and offered practical advice for adapting to university life. \u00a0Their insights covered topics such as making friends and building relationships, course registration, academic advising, career development, wellbeing and seeking support \u2013 providing reassurance and valuable guidance to new students embarking on their academic journey.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45398\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3872-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3872-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3872-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3872-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3872-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3872-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Professor Cheryl Chui, Assistant Dean (Student Enrichment), introduced the various enrichment programmes designed to foster student growth and leadership. \u00a0These included the Social Venture Lab, Faculty Mentorship Programme, and Student Ambassador Programme. \u00a0Ms. Cherry Li, the Faculty Counsellor, then took the stage to share information about the Faculty\u2019s wellbeing initiatives and help-seeking pathways.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45399\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3902-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3902-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3902-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3902-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3902-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3902-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3902-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45389\" src=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3937-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3937-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3937-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3937-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3937-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3937-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1Y8A3937-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with presentations from representatives of the Academic Advising and Scholarships Office as well as the Equal Opportunity Unit, offering students comprehensive information on the support services available across the University.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the Faculty also introduced the \u201cFOSS Welcome Pack\u201d \u2013 a comprehensive, one-stop portal filled with essential information and resources aimed at enriching students\u2019 university experience. \u00a0\u00a0This resource is accessible to all new undergraduate students, ensuring they have the tools they need from the outset.<\/p>\n<p>More than just an information session, the Induction Talk aims to foster a strong sense of belonging and community.\u00a0 We are excited to welcome our new students and look forward to supporting them every step of the way as they embark on this inspiring new 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