You can access the Year 12 Core 6 (May/June) slides HERE 

Preparation for Veterinary School

The transition into university was seamless and shows how effectively the IB curriculum and diverse faculty at RCHK prepared us to succeed.

Embarrassingly, when I applied to the University of Guelph, I had mistaken the Undeclared Major in Commerce as a General Undeclared Major. I had aimed to complete the high school Biology prerequisite and transition into Animal Biology. Instead, I spent a semester taking Business and Economics courses, which - to be fair – was helpful to learn about.

Within my first year, I completed the prerequisite and transferred into Bachelor of Science for Animal Biology. During this period, I began completing the prerequisite courses that the DVM required from their applicants. These prerequisites ranged from Biology and Chemistry to Social Sciences/Psychology and typically takes 2 academic years to complete all prerequisites.

While I’m a firm believer of having a balanced lifestyle, my undergraduate years favoured studying. Spending hours daily at the library with my study group was the only reason I excelled at my courses and achieved competitive marks for OVC. However, academics were not the only requirements.

Alongside academic prerequisites were extracurricular prerequisites within the veterinary industry. I took every summer opportunity to work with veterinarians and producers, ranging from Pet Central vets to Ocean Park exotics and finally, working as a farmhand at an alpaca farm!

What’s Next?

The philosophy going forward is simple and one that was emphasized from the very beginning of my veterinary curriculum – ‘Lifelong learning’. Regardless of years of experience, there will always be something new to learn, either clinically or socially. If you are prepared learn and grow from your failures/ nothing will feel impossible.

Thank you for taking the time to read about my rather hectic journey. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the faculty and administration for always welcoming us alumni back and hope to see you all again soon!

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As part of our RCHK Careers Day, 15 RCHK alumni who graduated between 2008 and 2019 will be on campus to share their wisdom and career journeys with current Year 11 students on 20 June.

• Attending RCHK alumni went on to study at from UC San Diego, Cambridge, CUHK, McGill, UCL, and more! 

• They studied a variety of courses at university, ranging from Law, Economics, Psychology, Hotel Management, etc

• Their career paths include industries such as motion graphics, Equity Sales Trading, Solicitor, Teaching, Business Development and IT analyst. 

• Students will hear about the career journey of RCHK alumni and then plan their own in the afternoon!

Each week the Admit One podcast talks to a student that has successfully navigated the university admissions process and got into a great school.

In Episode 5, Lorenzo discusses the strategy he used to successfully apply to the University of Pennsylvania. Lorenzo talks about how he merged his interests in animals and culture to establish a unique interdisciplinary passion project.

Check out the episode - 'How I got into UPenn'

Freshman admissions counselors are excited to share more about UC Santa Barbara with you, whether you're an applicant or prospective student. Join the Office of Admissions for presentations about student life, exploring UCSB's campus & community, and more. All sessions will end with live Q&A.

This is great as all UC applications are the same process and questions. 

• Several dates in June, July, August

• View and register here

Learn more about studying Health Sciences at a leading university in New Zealand and  recognised as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.

• 18 June 12pm HKT

• Register here

During this program, students will delve into business fundamentals such as marketing and finance, with a brief introduction to artificial intelligence (AI). They will also attend professional workshops led by distinguished professors, visit a global company and engage in an exciting project challenge. This camp provides a wonderful opportunity for students in years 10-13  to showcase their interest in business events and enrich their CVs for their applications.

Details:

• 1-5 July 2024

•  9am - 5pm

• Fee: SGD 2,000 (includes meals, fees, and activities)

• Location: 5 Nepal Park, Singapore 139408

• Early bird discount: Register before 10 May 2024 to enjoy a 10% discount 

This event has limited slots, do register early - to secure a spot!

Registration here

• TECH SUMMER COURSES - Discover a diverse range of pre-university courses in engineering, gaming, coding, and creativity at the U of T School of Continuing Studies, in collaboration with Circuit Stream.

• YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM - Every summer students from across North America and around the world get an exclusive glimpse into the world of medicine and law. Participate in the exploration of the respective fields, career opportunities, and how to prepare for university.

• ENGINEERING SUMMER PROGRAMS - Explore a world of scientific discovery and engineering innovation alongside other bright young minds in U of T Engineering Outreach’s immersive summer programming for students in Years 10-13.

• DANIELS DESIGN DISCOVERY - Daniels Design Discovery provides a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of architecture, giving you the opportunity to experience different ways of seeing, thinking, and making through the lens of design.