Economics and Finance Society: Vice President of Alumni Relations

I have a great passion to explore economics and finance career opportunities, with which I not only focus on my development, but also others' - my friends, classmates, and simply anyone sharing the same passion - as I believe one person travels fast but a group travels farther. After competitive application during which I presented my visions for EFS and motivations to take up society responsibilities, I was elected as one of the four First Year Executives, and I have been rotating in the Economics, Finance, and Mentorship Divisions. I am grateful for experiences in the EFS team as I learn about the ways of operation, coordination, communication, collaboration, and project management when I assist on formulating ideas of and organising events to address the interests of our members as well as the wider student body. Therefore, I believe I have the ability and passion to work as the Vice President of Alumni Relations to help construct more connections between our amazing alumni and EFS members through events and schemes. Along my applications, I realise that the guidance of alumni - no matter senior ones who can provide long-term career advice, or junior ones who can share recent application tips - is crucial in helping aspiring students to discover their true career passions and greatest strengths. So besides alumni talks, I plan to explore the possibility of building alumni-student mentorship pairs so that students can receive long-term, specific career insights and support.

I am ZU ANDI. I have been a member for our Economics and Finance Society for a year. I have attended several conferences held by Economics and Finance Society and found these are quite useful. For the next academic year, I would like to be VP for the Alumni Relations as I am good at communicating with others and knowing what the incumbent students would want to learn from the activities. 

When I look around, I see motivated, driven individuals with ingenious ideas sparking through their visions of success. As one of the leaders of the EFS Society, I would be committed to helping the society grow and thrive, so it can continue to provide a platform for its members to learn and gain experiences. With the belief that a strong alumni network is the greatest asset of an institution, I am committed to leveraging this asset to its full potential.

My vision for the society is one of expansion. I am determined to utilise its potential by building and strengthening relations between alumni, students, and staff. I aspire to expand the society’s reach by forming more partnerships with successful individuals and organisations, promoting engagement, fostering connections and creating new opportunities. I want to increase the frequency and variety of the opportunities that the society has to offer. I also aspire to introduce new innovative initiatives that will ensure our members’ success, including but not limited to more networking and speaker events, case study competitions, workshops, and landmark events.  

I am dedicated to ensuring that society is functioning efficiently and effectively while reflecting the goals and aspirations of each member of the organisation. With my vision, dedication and initiative for responsibility, I am confident that I can help the society reach its full potential. It’s going to be an adventure. I’m in for the ride if you are. 

Despite coming from a mechanical engineering background - I have a side interest in finance which is why I would love to be on committee for EFS society. As VP of alumni relations - I will have an essential role in organising speaker events for students at the university which interests me a lot. This role can help me further develop my communicational skills and give me the opportunity to expand my network.