16 January 2024
Happy New Year to all RCHK students and families! We hope that you had a lovely Winter Break and have come back to school refreshed and ready to take on Semester 2!
We have many exciting things happening over the next few months and we invite you to take an active part in our university visits, taster lectures, the upcoming ESF University Fair (this is just for Year 12 students), FE Core classes, FE 3WCs, and much more!
We are always happy to hear from parents as well, so if you have questions for us, please get in touch via email - careers@rchk.edu.hk.
Sincerely,
the FE team
Important Reminders for Y13
Upcoming FE Deadlines
15 January 2024 (INTERNAL) - All remaining US & Canadian universities
31 January 2024 (EXTERNAL) - UCAS (18:00 GMT)
Still considering other universities? Have a look at the upcoming OFFICIAL DEADLINES for...
UCAS - 31 January 2024 (6PM GMT)
Simon Fraser University - 31 Jan 2024
McGill University - 1 Feb 2024
University of Amsterdam - 1 Feb 2024 (Liberal Arts, PPLE) - Students must submit an enrolment request on Studielink first!
University of Waterloo - 1 Feb 2024
Poly U - 6 Feb 2024
Agnes Scott College - RD - 15 March 2024
Lingnan U - 15 May 2024 - Main Round deadline
edUHK - Main round has closed, but still accepting on a rolling basis subject to availability of places.
*Please refer to the official university websites for most up-to-date information
Year 12 Students - Meetings with your FE Counsellor Start Soon!
We will start conducting 1-2-1 FE meetings at the end of January.
You will be able to book an appointment through the 'youcanbookme' website (links below):
Ms. Rossiter: Song + Qing House family names A-G - https://aletharossiter.youcanbook.me/
Mr. Van: Tang + Qing House family name H-L - https://vaned2.youcanbook.me/
Ms. Cheung: Ming + Qing House family names M-Z - https://kukucheung.youcanbook.me/
In order to prepare for this initial meeting, please update your Unifrog account by creating/editing your shortlist of university choices.
Please note that you CANNOT miss class time for this meeting.
IBCP/DP Corner
Year 12 ESF University Fair 2024
2 February 2024 @SIS
The ESF Higher Education Fair is back this year! We are returning to the original in-person format and the Fair will take place at South Island School.
Please note that this is a compulsory event for All Year 12 students
Details:
RCHK's time slot is from 13:30-15:00
The FE team will arrange buses from RCHK to SIS
You can find lists of attending universities (subject to change) linked below:
Possible questions to ask the university representatives
FE Core Classes for Year 12 & 13
Year 12 FE Core Classes
19 Jan, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 10 May, 17 May, 14 June, 21 June
MING & QING - 4/F DP Lounge
TANG & SONG - 6/F Seminar Room
All Y12 students attend each session
Year 13 FE Core Classes
Core 1 - 08 Feb / Core 2 - 23 Feb (P1) / Core 3 - 23 Feb (P2)
Core 1 - 14 Mar / Core 2 - 22 Mar (P1) / Core 3 - 22 Mar (P2)
*Please find out if you are in Core, 1, 2 or 3 as you only attend one class*
*All classes will take place in the 4/floor DP Lounge for Y13 unless otherwise stated*
2023-2024 Internal FE Deadlines
The FE team sets internal deadlines to help Year 13 students keep on track with their university applications.
Parents and students can view these deadlines on the Inspire sidebar, under Year 13 > Y13 Deadlines
If you have any questions, please email careers@rchk.edu.hk
Further Education Exploration
Y12 - Thinking about Uni Sports Scholarships in Hong Kong?
Lingnan Taster Programmes offered by the Global Development and Sustainability (GDS) Programme
Workshops will cover topics such as:
"How can I become a change-maker?" Exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The Triple Bottom Line: The TRend of ESG Reporting
What is Social Sustainability?
Students interested in the taster sessions should contact Mr Carson Cheung at gds@ln.edu.hk by 29 February 2024
More on the GDS programme here
HKU Faculty of Science - Programmes for Secondary Students
The HKU Faculty of Science is offering a series of programmes to Hong Kong secondary school students to let them have a taste of learning science in a real university setting.
Their flagship programme, the Junior Science Institute (JSI), offers eight fun-filled science workshops covering a wide array of science disciplines in the second semester of 2023-24. Through these workshops, laboratory exercises, lectures and other interactive activities, participants can embark on a journey of science exploration. Read more about it here.
Programme Details:
Date: 23 March, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fee: Commitment fee of HKD200 (will be refunded upon successful completion of the workshop)
Application deadline: 28 January, 2024 (Sunday)
Questions? Please contact them by email at ssst@hku.hk or by phone on 3917 2683
Workshops will cover topics such as:
Colourimetry: How Cameras and Displays Bring Images to Life
Emerging Technologies to Monitor and Conserve Biodiversity
Exploring Hong Kong’s Geological Treasures
Fish-Human-Ocean Entanglement – Our Relationship with the Ocean
Mathematics in Action II
Molecular Gastronomy and The Science Behind Cooking
Predictability, Determinism and Chaos
Virtual Entrepreneurship
Check out this podcast from Southhampton
Every month, this podcast covers different parts of the student experience, such as leaving home, money, careers advice, studying online, studying abroad and cooking. This podcast can help make your student journey a bit easier!
Their latest episode focuses on living and working abroad after graduating from university.
Listen HERE!
...and this podcast about how students got into specific schools
Each week the Admit One podcast talks to a student that has successfully navigated the university admissions process and got into a great school.
Students share their academic profile, extracurricular activities and application tips.
Check out this episode - 'How I got into Georgia tech'
Using Unifrog and MOOCs to Elevate your Skills
Looking for ways to increase your knowledge base in a particular area of interest to you? Then you should be using the MOOC tool in your Unifrog account!
If you're unsure of what you want to study at university, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are a great way of trying out a subject area.
For example, if you are keen to learn more about architecture and sustainable building design, log into Unifrog, use the MOOC function, and check out this free 13-week course from MIT. You can learn and explore key scientific principles, technologies, and analysis techniques for designing comfortable indoor environments while reducing energy use and associated climate change effects.
Setting Academic Goals
Setting academic goals isn’t just about improving grades; it’s about taking charge of your educational and personal growth.
Understanding Yourself: The first step in setting goals that are realistic and also resonate with your aspirations is to figure out who you actually are and what you want. Engage in meaningful conversations with people that you trust to give you honest perspectives. These people should also be good listeners because you should tell them about your thoughts and ambitions.
Implementing SMART Goals: Utilize the SMART framework to create goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-based. For instance, a goal like “improve in science” becomes more tangible when framed as “achieve a 6 in science by participating in weekly study groups and completing all assignments on time.”
Getting Parental Support: Parents should encourage you to take the lead in your goal-setting journey, while providing support throughout.
Adapting to Challenges: Learn about the value of adaptability. You might need to reassess your goals and that’s perfectly okay. Encountering and overcoming obstacles is a vital part of learning and personal development.
In essence, setting academic goals is a collaborative endeavor. It’s about more than academic achievement; it’s about nurturing a mindset of resilience, discipline and self-motivation. Remember that your parents, teachers and counsellors can help you navigate this with confidence and purpose.
Newcastle Uni Medical Sciences Summer School
Newcastle University will be holding a pre-university summer school for students preparing to apply for medicine for the 2025 academic year. Students must be 16 or 17 years old during the summer school.
Click here for more info!
HK Jockey Club: full-tuition scholarship++
To be considered for the Chairman's Scholarship, students must:
Demonstrate exceptional standard of academic performance;
Have a strong intention and likelihood to matriculate in a UGC-funded undergraduate programme at any one of the eight UGC-funded institutions or an undergraduate programme at the HKAPA for their first undergraduate degree; and
Be taking their university-entrance public examination for the first time in the same academic year as the time of their application
Application deadline: 11:59pm on 5 April 2024
Dual Degree Programme -
Modul Vienna University & HK Polytechnic University
Modul Vienna University & HK Polytechnic University
Interested in Tourism and Hotel Management? Spend two years at two years at Modul University Vienna and two years at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and you will be awarded two degrees in just four years. You will complete 960 hours of internship and be awarded the following two degrees:
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Tourism & Hotel Management (Major in: Hotel Management/Smart Tourism & Hospitality / Events & Experience Management)Modul University Vienna
BBA in Tourism & Hospitality Management (Major in: Hotel Management/Tourism & Event Management)
UPCOMING RCHK EVENTS
University Visits
Imperial, KCL & UCL are coming to RC!
On 21 February, KCL, UCL and Imperial College will be visiting us and presenting about their world renowned institutions.
King's College London is a public research university located in London. Ranked 6th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2023, Imperial College London is a one-of-a-kind institution in the UK, focusing solely on science, engineering, medicine and business. UCL specializes in the arts, humanities and social sciences disciplines, and also boasts a top-rated architecture school and one of the UK’s best art schools, the Slade School of Art.
Please make time in your schedules to attend this talk! More details to follow soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS in HONG KONG
UEA - Live Subject - Taster Session
On Wednesday 17 January 2024, 6pm – 7pm HKT, UEA will be hosting a live subject-taster session on the topic 'The Influence of AI and the Metaverse on Marketing Strategy’.
Do not miss this session if you are interested in studying Marketing at a UK University!
Session Overview:
Too often the influence and growth of AI is perceived negatively, we only have to think about films such as Terminator or Mission Impossible to get a sense of this. But AI presents an emerging and fast-growing range of new channels and communication forums for marketers that is only set to expand as we head into the next few years. Join Dr. Lucill Curtis and James Parslow-Williams as they delve into this emerging topic and introduce you to studying Marketing at The University of East Anglia (UEA) and INTO UEA.
CityU College of Engineering Bright Future Engineering Talent Hub - Summer STEM Activities
The Hub organised 3 STEM activities in Summer 2023, with more than 900 secondary school students participating!
Building on its success, the Hub will continue to organise a series of experiential, fun and interactive activities for secondary school students in Summer 2024 to raise their interest in engineering. These activities are all free of charge and open for students Y7-Y12.
Details:
Activity Date Application Deadline
STEM Challenge March - August 2024 5 Jan 2024
Summer Research Internship 4 wks in July - Aug 2024 3 March 2024
STEM Carnival/Student Project Exhibition 5 - 7 July 2024 2 May 2024
Please submit your online applications by the corresponding deadlines.
For more details and application links, please visit their website.
To Book an Appointment with your FE Counsellor...
DP/CP FE MEETINGS
Go to 'See your Counsellor' if you are not sure who your counsellor is.
Ms. Cheung https://kukucheung.youcanbook.me
Ms. Rossiter https://aletharossiter.youcanbook.me
Mr. Van https://vaned2.youcanbook.me