18 January, 2022
- islandschoolvision
- Jan 18, 2022
- 9 min read
ESF Career Webinars (Medicine/Business/Sociology)
ESF is running a series of online career webinars covering medicine, business and sociology to provide Year 11-13 students with insights and information about different industries and help them take the next step in their journey.
The first Career Webinar will happen on 28 Jan. Please see the below newsletter for the information and registration details.
What's on at Island School...
[New] ESF Career Webinars (Medicine/Business/Sociology)
The first ESF Career Webinars will happen on 28 Jan. Here are the details:
The Path to Becoming a Hong Kong Dentist 28 Jan 2022, 5:00-5:30 pm
Elok Cheung, Sha Tin College alumna, Dentist
This webinar aims to provide students with insight into pursuing a career in dentistry. Elok will discuss the competencies and requirements to study dentistry in Hong Kong and recognise the responsibilities of dentists. There will be an interactive discussion that allows attendees to submit questions at the end of the webinar. The remaining webinars include Switching career and Post-Covid HR trends, Introduction to Sociology and Career Paths into Academia, and CUHK vs HKU Medical Education. Details are available on the poster. Registration link HERE.
ESF Fair 2022
The ESF Fair 2022 will be held in January 2022 over 3 different region specific sessions. It is mandatory for Year 12 students to attend the ESF Fair for all regions that are relevant to them/you, Year 11 & 13 students and parents have the option to register for this too. Please check the email we have sent on 4th January for the registration details and information.
Day 2 - Australia / Asia - Jan 20, 2022 (5pm-8pm HKT)
Day 3 - North America - Jan 27, 2022 (7pm-9.30pm HKT)
Upcoming Events
Please be reminded to check the HE Calendar for the information and registration details of the upcoming HE events.
Resources from Island School
The below are the useful resources from Island School. Please bookmark the links and check the updates from the websites. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Island School Websites:
HE Connection:
Vision Newsletter
Unifrog (Parent sign up code: ISHKParents)
HE Counsellor List (2021-2022):
Mr Roger Wilkinson: 11E, 11N, 12E, IBCP (roger.wilkinson@online.island.edu.hk)
Mr Orteg Dakaj: 11D, 11W, 12D, 12N, 13F, 13R, 13W (orteg.dakaj@online.island.edu.hk)
Mr Chris Whitehead: 11F, 11R, 12F, 12R, 12W, 13D, 13E, 13N (chris.whitehead@online.island.edu.hk)
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] UK UniFest Hong Kong
The UK UniFest Hong Kong is back! During this week students will have the opportunity to engage virtually with International Officers, academics and current UK university students to find out more about studying in the UK!
Academic panels will include live Q&As with some of the UK's leading academics from a range of fields including: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Art & Design, Biosciences, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Media, Communications and Journalism, Mathematics, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Politics, History and International Relations!
Find out more about all participating universities by tuning in to our introductory webinars, which will run throughout the week! All sessions will be held between 16:30 - 21:45 Hong Kong time.
For more information, please check this page.
[New] Unifrog - Skills & Enterprise Week 2022
The world of work can seem like a big jump, whatever your age. How can you prepare students? As part of Unifrog’s Skills and Enterprise Week (31 January – 4 February 2022), we have created three linked activities to help students learn and equip themselves with the key skills employers want.
Students will practice networking as an entrepreneurial skill. They'll get into groups and use their enterprising skills to run an event in school and present their idea to their peers. Students will develop critical networking, teamwork, communication, decision-making, and entrepreneurship skills.
[New] Unifrog - Exploring Pathways Webinar
This webinar, being run at different times for students across our different timezones, will help students figure out what they want to do after school.
A Unifrog expert will take them through all the different tools in the 'Exploring pathways' section on Unifrog to help them make informed decisions about which pathway is right for them.
When: Tuesday 8 February @ 5pm HKT
What's on in other countries...
[New] UK - Warwick Global Sustainable Development and Liberal Arts session
We would like to invite you to join us for a virtual taster session of our interdisciplinary courses, Global Sustainable Development and Liberal Arts.
These two subjects were not widely favoured by students but we have seen growth in interest in the past couple of years. More students are interested in social studies as they are taught with an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach where critical thinking and problem solving are put at the heart of learning. This approach exposes students to a broad range of knowledge and teaches them how to learn. Students will cross disciplinary boundaries and ask insightful, investigative questions. They will learn to draw on knowledge and expertise from different disciplines to make interventions in the problems that matter to them. It is designed to prepare our students for the realities of a rapidly changing social, economic and environmental global order.
Topic: Global Sustainable Development and Liberal Arts: Interdisciplinary approaches to real-world issues
Date: Wednesday 19 January 2021
Time: 17:00 - 18:00 Hong Kong Time
Registration and information link: Click here
Complex global challenges require holistic responses, and researchers applying interdisciplinary approaches are leading the way.
[New] UK - Premed Projects Medicine Experience for Students 14-18
Every Monday evening at 7.30pm GMT the Premed Projects Team has work experience sessions running online for students aged 14 - 18 who might be considering careers in healthcare. The sessions have proved to be very popular with over 300 students from joining in each week. The sessions are live at 7.30pm GMT but can also be rewatched at anytime that suits students best.
We take a different medical case each week and our doctors, with the help of the students attending, diagnose and treat the patient in the interactive 2 hour sessions. Students are able to obtain a certificate every month for their participation in the sessions too.
If you are interested in becoming doctors or any career in healthcare, we're offering you a 1 month free subscription - all they need to do is visit this link and use your school code: WEEKLY90 for their 1 month free membership for which they will also obtain their certificates to use in their university applications. The code will be valid until the 20th January 2022.
It's usually £39 per month and they are free to cancel before their renewal and just take part in the free month no problem should you wish.
[New] DE - Jacobs University Full Scholarship Opportunity for Talented Students
Jacobs University will offer a full-tuition scholarship worth € 60,000! In addition to our already amazing personalized financing options, a full scholarship covering the tuition of the entire 3-year-bachelor program is now available.
Who is eligible for the full scholarship?
This is a merit-based scholarship so we are looking for a well-rounded undergraduate student who demonstrates exceptional academic potential, extracurricular involvement, a multicultural mindset, and a strong desire to make a difference in the world.
How to apply?
Interested students have to complete an application for Fall 2022. It's as easy as that. All applicants will automatically be considered.
Our upcoming Early Action II deadline is February 1, 2022. We are a CommonApp school.
We don't require SAT for admission evaluation for the Fall 22 intake and applicants can chose to complete their application without SAT. Standardized testing (SAT or ACT) may be required for enrollment, though.
Everything about the full tuition scholarship and how to apply can be found on our website.
US - Boston University's Summer Term Pre-College Programs
Next summer, we are offering five pre-college programs, each of which provides rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that will enable students to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential. Here is a brief overview of each:
High School Honors is a six-week residential, commuter, or online program in which students take Boston University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2022.
RISE Internship/Practicum is a six-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which students conduct scientific research in a university lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2022.
Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week, non-credit residential program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic while experiencing life on a college campus. This summer we are offering three AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology; Introduction to Medicine; and Creative Writing. Each track combines classroom work in the subject area with experiential learning activities. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2022.
Summer Challenge is a two-week residential or online program in which students take two non-credit seminars of their choice and experience college life. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2022.
Summer Preview is a one-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering eighth grade or their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2022.
Check this website for more information.
NL - University of Amsterdam - Study in Amsterdam Online Week and Bachelor's Week
Study in Amsterdam (online week)
Want to do your university studies in Amsterdam? Discover everything you need to know as an international student! The next Study in Amsterdam week will take place from 21-26 February. Pre-register to find out when you can sign up for the live Q&A events and more.
Bachelor's Week
Interested in doing your Bachelor's in Amsterdam? Explore your options and find out which programme suits you best. You can register for live Meet & Ask sessions, watch our videos to find out more about admissions, housing and living in Amsterdam, and read student blogs with tips and ideas for your studies at the UvA. For more information, please click here.
US - Summer 2022 Pre-College Online Courses
Summer is a perfect time for motivated high school students to start thinking about college.
The University of Rochester offers pre-college online courses to help students ages 13 and older explore their interests. The summer application period is now open. Through participating in our courses, students can discover how their interests could lead to a college major or even a future career.
We’ll deliver you an engaging experience. Rochester is a leading research university, with a tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value for our changing world. Rochester invites you to get a taste of college study this summer.
UK - Queen Mary, University of London - Webinar
As we’re now just over a month away from the UCAS deadline on Wednesday 26 January 2022, we know many students who are applying to university this year have already submitted their applications. However, for any students who are still in the process of writing their applications, or who have decided they would like to attend university, we recommend they watch our Applying and Personal Statement webinar. This webinar will go over the UCAS process and provide useful information on how to submit the best application and personal statement.
UK - University College London - Meet UCL Biochemical Engineering
We'd like to invite you to join us over the coming weeks for a series of online events giving them a chance to meet the team, explore our unique facilities and find out about what a degree from UCL Biochemical Engineering could do for them.
Webinar: How have biochemical engineers helped fight the pandemic? 11 February 2022, 2pm–3pm GMT / 10-11pm HKT
Careers webinar with Dr Chika Nweke
What can I do with a degree from UCL Biochemical Engineering? 19 January 2022, 11am–12pm GMT / 7pm-8pm HKT
UK - University of Warwick - Warwick Economic Summit (WES)
Warwick Economics Summit is the largest student-run academic conference in Europe. Every year WES invite a diverse range of world-renowned speakers to host talks, events and seminars. This year, WES is expanding their outreach to 16-18 year olds to develop grassroots awareness of economics to school students around the world virtually. WES is also a great opportunity to gain a deeper and diversified understanding of economics and its application in the real world, and would make an impressive addition to students’ UCAS personal statements and university applications.
In previous editions, WES have welcomed 2000+ students from over 60 countries, from Africa to North America. This year is the 21st and first ever hybrid edition of the Warwick Economics Summit, which will be held from 4th - 6th February 2022.
Past speakers include:
11 Nobel Laureates, including Joseph Stiglitz, John Nash Jr. and Muhammed Yunus
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
John Ridding, CEO of the Financial Times and Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor in Chief of the Economist
Queen Rania of Jordan, among many others
Interested students may sign up to their mailing list to receive an email when virtual tickets go live. You may find the event brochure here with more details about the scheme. For more information, here’s a link to the webpage for 16-18 year olds.
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