西班牙华裔菁英社

Chinese Heritage Elite
Society in Spain

Connecting minds. Inspiring excellence.

A high-end platform and community for Chinese heritage young people — connecting members to internships, conferences and professional opportunities, and to each other. Started in Spain.

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The Platform

A High-End Platform for Opportunity

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Internships & Careers

Internships, fellowships and first roles across Spain, the UK, China and the Netherlands, shared by members who have been through the process.

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Conferences & Forums

Conferences, workshops and networking evenings that bring members together with speakers, employers and peers.

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A High-End Network

Members at leading universities and early-career professionals, connected across countries and stages — built and run by students.

Our Community

What We Do Together

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Careers & Growth

Internships, fellowships, conferences and first roles shared between members, with advice from people who have just been through it.

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Culture & Community

Chinese New Year, festivals and cultural exchange projects — turning shared heritage into friendships and shared impact.

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Ideas & Entrepreneurship

Members share ideas and projects, meet people across universities and countries, and founders find collaborators — from secondary school to early careers.

Why Join CHESOC

Built for People Who Live Between Worlds.

CHESOC is open to everyone — Chinese heritage, international background, or simply a genuine interest in what we build together.

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A Network That Gets You

Stop explaining yourself. CHESOC connects people with similar international backgrounds across Spain's top universities and beyond. Real connections with people who share your drive, your complexity, and your ambitions.

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Careers & Opportunities, Shared

Internship opportunities across Spain, China, the Netherlands, the UK and beyond — curated for people with international profiles. Research programmes, graduate schemes, fellowships and news that actually applies to your situation.

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Ideas & Real Experience

Share ideas and projects, hear how others approached applications and careers, and build experience that stands out on a CV or scholarship application.

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Entrepreneurship & Founders

Meet founders, builders and young professionals across Spain, China, the UK, the Netherlands and beyond — and find collaborators, advice and early opportunities.

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Rooted in Culture, Ready for the World

Cultural heritage isn't just a background — it's an edge. CHESOC helps you own it. Chinese New Year, cultural events, exchange projects — we keep the roots alive while building tomorrow's leaders.

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Leadership & Real Responsibility

CHESOC is student-run by design. Get involved in running events, growing the network, or shaping strategy. Real experience, real responsibility — the kind that builds a CV and shapes character.

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About CHESOC

About Us

Culture as foundation. Network as strength.

Our Mission

Who We Are

Chinese Heritage Elite Society in Spain is a student-led, non-profit community connecting Chinese heritage students, from Spain and across leading global institutions. We are a global network of youth talent and resources that started in Spain, bringing together people from secondary school to the early stages of their careers.

Founded by students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, the Society provides a platform for cultural exchange, leadership development and cross-discipline collaboration across culture, entrepreneurship and education.

We believe that engaging with heritage in an international academic environment strengthens both personal identity and global perspective.

Our Vision

Operating by students, for students, CHESOC seeks to build a lasting network that connects heritage, excellence, and future leadership within Spain's international academic community.

We are proud to operate in partnership with BOSI Intercultural, which provides institutional support, resources, and community connections.

Our Team

Meet the Team

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Cris

President · Coordination · Strategy

Imperial College London

K

Kevin

Vice-President · Finance · External Relations

Universidad Europea de Madrid

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Andrés

Events & Initiatives

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

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Elena

Events & Initiatives

Imperial College London

D

Ding

HR & Recruitment

Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Shuqi

HR & Recruitment

University of Alicante

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Estela

Marketing & Communications

Queen Mary University of London

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Yuxiang

Marketing & Communications

University of Manchester

The Team in Action

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Join the Network

Become part of a growing network of ambitious, internationally-minded people across culture, education and entrepreneurship.

Get Involved

Where You Can Get Involved

CHESOC

Express Interest

🌍 CHESOC is open to everyone — not only people of Chinese heritage. We welcome all internationally-minded students and young professionals.
  • Cultural events, Chinese New Year and community initiatives
  • Careers & Growth: internships, research and fellowships shared across Spain, China, the UK, the Netherlands and beyond
  • Community Hub: share ideas, ask questions and meet people across universities and countries
  • Professional development, entrepreneurship and cross-university networking events
  • The CHESOC newsletter — curated updates, resources and opportunities

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Careers & Growth

Internships, Conferences & Growth

A high-end platform connecting members to internships, conferences and professional opportunities — and to each other.

Internships & Careers

Where Members Get Started

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Internships & Spring Weeks

Openings across Spain, the UK, China and the Netherlands, passed between members who have applied, interviewed and been through the process.

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Research & Fellowships

Summer research, fellowships and programmes shared early, with first-hand notes from members who took part.

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Graduate Schemes & First Roles

What different industries look for, how recruitment cycles work, and which paths members have taken.

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The CHESOC Newsletter

Curated updates, deadlines and opportunities, sent to members and shared across the community.

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Keeping Each Other on Track

Members remind one another about application deadlines, programmes and events worth attending.

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Opportunities Across Borders

Many of us move between Spain, China and the UK. Advice on studying and working across borders comes from people living it.

Conferences & Events

Rooms Worth Being In

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Conferences & Forums

Conferences and forums that bring members together with speakers, employers and peers from different industries and countries.

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Workshops & Talks

Practical sessions on applications, interviews and career paths, often led by members and young professionals.

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Networking Evenings

In-person and online evenings to meet members across universities, cities and career stages.

Founders & Network

Building Together

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Founders & Builders

Members starting projects and ventures find collaborators, feedback and early supporters inside the community.

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From Idea to First Step

Share an idea, look for co-founders or advisers, and hear from members who have already started something.

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A Platform Built by Members

Run by students with the aim of a lasting, high-quality platform that members can rely on and add to.

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Leading Universities

Members study at institutions including Imperial College London, Erasmus University Rotterdam and the University of Manchester.

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Young Professionals

Graduates and early-career members stay connected and open doors for those a few steps behind.

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Spain, UK, China, Netherlands and Beyond

A community spread across several countries, so there is usually someone to ask wherever you are heading next.

Sharing

Learning From Each Other

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Applications & University Choices

Older members share how they chose, applied and settled in — for secondary students and first-years finding their way.

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CVs & Interviews

Peer feedback on CVs, cover letters and interview preparation from people who recently went through it.

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Sharing Across Years

Older and younger members swap what they have learned, including help with subjects and study. It is part of being in the community.

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Ways to Take Part

Ideas Grow When People Meet

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Share an Idea

Post a project, a question or something you are curious about. Members who care about the same thing get in touch.

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Find the Right People

Looking for a co-founder, a teammate, someone from a particular university or city? Say so and we make the introduction.

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Swap Experience

Application stories, interview tips, study habits — what worked and what did not, shared openly between members.

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Across Countries

Spain, the UK, China, the Netherlands and beyond. Ideas travel further when members in different places hear about them.

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Everyone Brings Something

A first-year and a graduate can each learn from the other. The community works because ideas move in both directions.

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Meet in Person

Conversations started here often continue at CHESOC events and meet-ups. See the Events page for what is coming up.

What Members Share

A Few Examples

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Projects & Ventures

Early-stage ideas, side projects and startups looking for feedback or collaborators.

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Questions & Advice

From choosing a university to preparing for an interview, put the question to the community.

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Opportunities & Events

Internships, conferences and events worth passing on. Send them in and we share them with members.

Get Involved

Join the Conversation

Share & Connect

Tell us what you would like to share or who you would like to meet. We will post it to the community or make an introduction.

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Events & Initiatives

From conferences and professional workshops to cultural celebrations — stay connected with the CHESOC community.

Professional Events

Conferences & Career Events

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Conferences & Forums

Conferences and forums that bring members together with speakers, employers and peers from different industries and countries.

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Workshops & Talks

Practical sessions on applications, interviews and career paths, often led by members and young professionals.

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Networking Evenings

In-person and online evenings to meet members across universities, cities and career stages.

Relive The Moments

Events, As They Happened

A glimpse of what CHESOC events look like. More to come.

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Upcoming

What's Coming

Past Initiatives

Where We've Been

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Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you.

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Where We AreBased in Spain — with members across the UK, China, the Netherlands, and beyond.
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