Editor's Note

Meet Our “Future Leaders”是北京大学光华管理学院“未来领导者”国际本科项目推出的专题系列报道，通过讲述来自北京大学及全球合作院校的该项目学生丰富且多元的故事与思想，展示“未来领导者”项目学生的青春风采。

今天带你认识来自法国的、热衷社区服务及校园活动的男孩——卢家宝。

#Meet Our “Future Leaders” # is a featured series on stories of PKU Guanghua “Future Leaders” International Undergraduate Program students. It aims to introduce program students coming from Peking University and our partner schools all over the world and share their experiences and thoughts before and after studying at PKU.

Today, let’s introduce one of our “Future Leaders” program students, a French boy who is keen on community service and campus activities, Alexandre Loo.

About Alexandre Loo

Alexandre Loo is an undergraduate from France who is currently pursuing a double degree in the “Future Leaders” program at Peking University, Guanghua School of Management. Prior to Peking University, he was an exceptional scholar and student ambassador at ESSEC Business School, where he was an active player in the institution’s campus and public affairs. He not only co-founded an organisation that involved doing business regionally, but also represented the brand globally.

Ran for student council and co-founded an entrepreneurial association

I firmly believe that one of the biggest accomplishments in my life so far is the journey that I decided to pursue which led me to study at Peking University. To make that a reality, I undertook the many opportunities I have stumbled on my journey before joining the prestigious institution.

For example, I ran for student council and I also represented ESSEC as an ambassador. For extra-curricular activities, I co-founded an entrepreneurial association at my school. I noticed that there was a demand for customized apparel in my institution. Therefore, my friend and I decided to be the ones to respond to the niche. We launched a student-led business where the organization consisted of producing merchandises for ESSEC. From hoodies to caps, you name it. As vice-president, I was in charge of general management. From supply chain, finances and marketing, I made sure that everything goes to schedule. A lesson that I learned from this unique experience is how important to have good friends or colleagues to make an organization great. With a talented team, everything is possible! This allowed me to have a team-driven mindset.

For personal growth, I am interested in investment and the idea of passive income. Whenever I have time, I trade stocks and cryptocurrency. I would not consider myself an expert in this industry. But as a humble trader who started learning since the start of the pandemic, I recommend starting early to have time by your side.

Finding self-worth by helping others

During my spare time, I usually try to make the most out of it. From internships, part-time jobs, and volunteering, I enjoy contributing to society and feel helpful. For example, when COVID-19 was at its peak in early 2020, I decided to work in a non-profit organization called YWCA in Singapore during my summer vacation. During this time, I had many roles. From educator to food delivery, I aim to ease the burden of individuals in which the pandemic terribly impacted them. I remembered the time seeing the smile of one of the NGO’s beneficiaries. Since that moment, helping people has become one of my core values.

“China will be the future”

With the current development of China’s economy, I am convinced that China will be the future as it expands its influence throughout the world. It also is a rising star in global innovation with the country being a leader in fintech, artificial intelligence and 5G. With that said, an opportunity arises. This is what led me pursue the bachelor’s degree in management at Peking University, Guanghua School of Management. With the academia at the heart of research, I do believe that my experience here is a necessary building block for both my personal and career aspirations in China.

The education quality, administration support, and talented classmates made the experience here the best

Above all, I am personally impressed by the quality of education and administration support provided at Peking University. Just like expected, my journey at ESSEC Business School and Peking University undoubtedly sets the level for excellence and truly teaches its pupils the necessary knowledge and mentality to become a good leader. The professors become your mentor and truly wish their teachings to change the world.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is incredible how Peking University adapted their methodology when encountering such change. They rapidly updated their portals to keep students informed and promptly answered to inquiries online. They made sure that quality is always present.

Alongside, by studying in this program, you will be immersed in an international and talented environment. My classmates are from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Not only do they like to challenge me to make myself a better businessman, but they are also supportive as friends. With great people, my experience here is just the best.

“Future Leaders” Program Overview

By partnering with 15 of the world’s best business schools, Guanghua School of Management have created “Future Leaders” International Undergraduate Double-Degree Program that gives students the opportunity to gain an understanding of their local markets while also immersing them in one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic economies in the world: China. This program will focus on admitting top students with outstanding leadership potential from Peking University and each partner institution. After completing their first two years of study at the institution in their home country, students willlive and study together with classmates of diverse backgrounds from all over the world, including students from mainland China,for two more years as a single cohort at Peking University.