Beyond Dulwich
A Dulwich education combines the pursuit of academic excellence with the development of diverse interests and talents in a caring and supportive environment. The extensive co-curricular provision in Music, Drama, Sport and Art, as well as the numerous clubs and societies of the Union, prepare our boys for team- work, leadership and fulfilment in later life. Specialist College staff, professional external advisors, dedicated IT facilities and an accredited library provide an up-to-date service assisting boys in planning their futures. Careers education and information is freely available from the Careers and Higher Education department and students attend the College’s annual Courses and Careers Convention to consult with the major professions and around 25 leading universities.
Upper School students receive guidance on how degree course choices might influence their future careers via one to one careers interviews, and have the opportunity to benefit from contact with the numerous alumni, parents and others who lend their enthusiastic assistance via networking events or work placements. Boarding at Dulwich is a stepping stone to top universities in the UK and worldwide, and beyond that to successful careers in a wide range of professions. Dulwich alumni hold prominent positions within the fields of medicine, law, finance and banking, engineering, politics, academia and many other areas.
Alumni Network in Hong Kong Alumni of the College are known as Old Alleynians (OAs) in honour of founder Edward Alleyn, an actor and entrepreneur from the time of Shakespeare. On leaving the College, OAs are automatically enrolled so that they remain part of the College community and can benefit
“After my years at Dulwich, I went on to Cambridge University to study Engineering, after which I pursued a career in business and finance with firms such as Bain & Company and Citigroup in London, China and Hong Kong. The Dulwich experience was very special in my heart. It marked the start of my transformation into adulthood with expanded horizons and exciting opportunities in life. “Since returning to Hong Kong, I have kept in close contact with my Dulwich College associates and recently took up the role of representing the OA network in Hong Kong, helping to build a flourishing extended family of Alleynians who meet regularly over lunch or dinner. These occasions provide excellent opportunities for professional development, but the common theme of our conversations is, of course, fond memories of Dulwich.”
from membership of a global network of 10,000 alumni. With more than 300 active members, the Hong Kong branch is one of the largest outside the UK and serves as a social and professional networking forum for OAs working in Hong Kong and the surrounding region.
Felix Lai OA (1998-2000) Hong Kong Branch Secretary Email: felix.lai @ cantab.net
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