Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) Spec. Honours (Management Stream)

“Daily Giving, Service” is the motto of my alma mater. Spending 6 years in my high school, I always wondered what I can do or how I can contribute to the community that raised me to become the person I am now. Before coming to York, I was pursuing my business administration degree in Hong Kong. In 2014, we were experiencing challenges from the system itself as well as some unpleasant incidents from the revolution. I realized that I was not equipped enough to contribute to society, at least not with the knowledge I had at that time. So, I left my attending university to apply to the BPA program at York University and worked full-time for the rest of the year to earn my first-year tuition fee and a flight ticket. And that’s the beginning of my journey to York.

I am currently in my second year of study, pursuing the Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) degree with specialization in management. In my very first class I knew that joining this program will be the best decision I have ever made in my life. Students are so eager to learn and motivated in class. The program itself prepares us for the real life-working environment, and with core requirements focused on fundamental skills, which are greatly useful to our future career within government. This program has always reminded me about the motto that we learn and contribute within the community. SPPA and the Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) have helped me a lot throughout my studies at York. They give out a lot of support to students, encouraging them to engage with the community or join different events held throughout the year. Also, networking events hosted by SPPA and PPASA are valuable experiences that a student can get in university life: I am able to meet alumni and professionals who currently work in the public or private sector, and get life-long advice from them. I became actively engaged with PPASA by starting to volunteer for some of their events. This year, I am honored to serve in the role of Marketing Assistant for the Association, while I also serve as the president for York University Fencing.

I look forward to seeing every one of you at our events! - Angel Ng