The Faculty of Finance at City University of Macau held its Finance Elite Cohort Mingle Day on 4 November 2026 (Wednesday) in Room G2208 at the Golden Dragon Campus. Hosted by Professor Markus Leibrecht, Programme Director of the Finance Elite Cohort, the event featured senior student experience sharing, an introduction to the Student Ambassador initiative, and interactive networking activities. The event aimed to strengthen connections among students from different year levels and cultural backgrounds while fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
The event began with a warm welcome from Professor Markus Leibrecht, followed by an introduction to the Student Ambassador initiative presented jointly by Professor Markus. The initiative aims to strengthen connections between City University of Macau and secondary schools, while encouraging students to develop their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills through active participation.
The programme continued with a sharing session by two Year 4 Finance Elite Cohort students, Stella and Jerry, who shared their academic experiences and insights into postgraduate applications. Focusing on how to become a high-achieving student, improve academic performance, and prepare competitive applications to prestigious universities, they offered practical advice and personal experiences to their junior peers. An interactive Q&A session provided students with an opportunity to seek guidance on their academic journeys and future study plans.
The event then moved into a series of interactive networking activities. Students were divided into groups according to their home provinces. Through self-introductions and discussions of distinctive features of their home provinces or countries, participants had the opportunity to learn more about one another's cultural backgrounds. Each group subsequently introduced its members and presented the unique characteristics of their home regions to the other groups, encouraging cultural appreciation, mutual understanding, and cross-cultural communication.
The event concluded with an informal networking session, during which students enjoyed refreshments while exchanging ideas and experiences about university life, academic studies, and future aspirations. The relaxed atmosphere provided opportunities for students to build friendships and strengthen their connections within the Finance Elite Cohort family.
The Finance Elite Cohort remains committed to providing students with diverse learning and engagement opportunities. By combining peer mentoring, student involvement, and cross-cultural interaction, the Mingle Day served as a platform for knowledge sharing and meaningful connections. The event further reinforced the sense of belonging within the Finance Elite Cohort and encouraged students to support one another, explore new opportunities, and grow together throughout their university journeys.