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Welcome to the December issue. Two students, one currently studying in Hong Kong, Owen Lee, shares with us details of his two-week study experience in the UK and how he found it different from his experience of education in Hong Kong. Angela Fung, a second-year student at Keele University, shares with us how she is enjoying her life as a student in the UK. For UCAS applicants, please note the upcoming deadline and the application details you need to take note of.
Have a Merry Christmas from the Study UK team!
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'The lessons I had in the UK did not focus on rote learning and memorisation. We were allowed to discuss anything that aroused our interests, and, since our interests and passions are crucial to learning, I think that this model of education can truly allow us to learn.'
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Owen Lee, winner of the Study UK summer school competition, shares with us his experience of studying at the Chelsea Independent College (CIC) in London, from experiencing the liberal study environment in the UK and socialising with students from different nationalities and cultures in the ‘common room’ to taking good care of himself without his parents around (even though it was for just two weeks!) and studying the Business and Finance course, whose teaching style he found to be very different from that which is typically found in Hong Kong.
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“What's next for inclusive education?”
The British Council is organising the “What's next for inclusive education?” - A forum on Learner Diversity and Creative Teaching: Gathering Perspectives on Tuesday 12 December 2017.
The aims of the forum is to provide educators with a platform to share perspectives and experience on learner diversity in Hong Kong and internationally; teachers with practical, creative teaching ideas to use in their classrooms to promote learner diversity; and to connect academics and policy makers with those who are working at the front lines (e.g. teachers, educational specialists) and those experiencing the effects of government policy (e.g. parents, NGOs) to gain new or update perspectives.
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15 January 2018 is the UCAS application deadline for the majority of undergraduate courses – should you submit your application soon?
Many universities and colleges will continue to accept applications from international students until later in the year, nearer the beginning of the course, but don’t leave it too late. Read here to make sure you understand the application process.
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How do international students celebrate Christmas in the UK?
A lot of institutions organise special events and activities for international students, including visits to local attractions, Christmas markets, carol services, pantomimes and festive shows. It’s a chance to experience some of the UK’s customs and traditions – find out what goes on at Christmas in the UK.
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'My English skills have definitely improved and I have enjoyed living in a different culture. This experience will benefit me when I start to work and socialise in the international business market in the future.'
Angela Fung Hoi Yan is a second-year Marketing and Accounting student from Hong Kong, she was drawn to study at Keele University because of its beautiful scenery, green campus, and because of the opportunity to study a dual honours degree. Read on to learn about how much she is enjoying her studies in the UK.
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