Welcome back from the half term break!
Hope you all had a nice term break last week. In October, we will still have some university admission talks, information sessions and webinars available for you. Don't miss the chances to attend these events and gain more information from the university representatives. Also, HKU and EdUHK will be organizing their Virtual Information Day on 30 October. Check the below newsletter for more information.
What's on at Island School...
[New] Upcoming Events This Week
For the upcoming events of this week, please be reminded to check the HE Calendar for the information and registration details. You may also check the photo on the right for the list.
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] Hong Kong EducationUSA 101 Virtual Seminars
EducationUSA is Education Branch of the U.S. Consulate. They provide comprehensive, official and unbiased information on Higher Education in the States. They will be hosting a virtual seminar on:
• Choosing the best college or university for you
• Acing the SAT and ACT
• TOEFL VS. IELTS
• Finding scholarships and other financial aid
• Visa procedures
Sign up below for the session
[New] HKU Virtual Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions
The HKU Virtual Information Day will be held on October 30, 2021 (Sat). There will be over 70 virtual booths and numerous live sessions and you can talk to our academics and students to obtain the latest admissions updates. REGISTER HERE.
Featured Talks
Admissions Talk for International and Overseas Qualifications students (in English) (2:00 pm – 3:00pm) (Format: Online)
The webinar schedule is now available at: infoday.hku.hk/webinar.
[New] EdUHK Virtual Info Day 2021
The Education University of Hong Kong is going to organize the Virtual Info Day on 30 October 2021 (Sat). You may register via this link. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your parents to know more about the latest development of the University and our academic programmes on offer. There will be a series of programme introduction sessions as well as a variety of sharing sessions.
[New] UK - UniFest HK Event Recordings
The UK UniFest HK Event has been held during 13 - 17 September 2021. The organisers are pleased to share with you the recordings of the sessions.
British Council Study UK Online University Roadshow Webinar
The British Council Study UK Online University Roadshow Webinar has been held during Monday 13 September to Friday 17 September 2021. This is a very useful and popular online event for students and parents to learn more about studying in the UK. You may see the attached document for more details and session information.
Day 1 - Webinar Recording
Day 2 - Webinar Recording
Day 3 - Webinar Recording
Day 4 - Webinar Recording
Day 5 - Webinar Recording
What's new for HKUST (2022 Intake)
To start with, our online application system will open on 27 Sep, with early round deadline on 19 Nov 2021 and main round deadline on 14 Jan 2022. This year, we are offering a new application choice BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance, leveraging the heightening sustainability concerns and demands for talents in the finance sector.
The Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence will be made available for our business students when they start declaring their majors while an entirely new Extended Major in Digital Media and Creative Arts will also be launched.
Last but not least, we are proud to announce the establishment of HKUST Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship (BAAS), a new scholarship to absorb our previous two non-academic scholarships and further expand the scope to recognize a much broader spectrum of talents and achievements. Awardees would enjoy a one-off scholarship of HKD 50,000 and favorable admissions offer(s).
What's on in other countries...
[New] Medical Doorway - Study Medicine at Brunel University in London
Join Medical Doorway and Brunel University for this global webinar on 21st October 2021. Guest speaker Chris Holloway from Brunel University will be joining us to give you the low down on applying, securing a seat and studying at Brunel.
The medical programme at Brunel University is specifically for international students which given the increasing competition is a welcome addition for those determined to study in the UK. In addition, applications can be made outside of UCAS providing a fifth opportunity for aspiring medical students. This webinar is open for students, parents and college counsellors.
We would be delighted for you to join us on 21st October at 11am (UK)/7pm (HKT) for this unique opportunity to ask questions directly to the Medial Doorway team and Brunel University in London. Click here for registration.
[New] UK - Discover Study in the North East - Careers Webinar Recording
Thank you so much for sharing our Careers event on Wednesday 6th October. In case anyone missed the event, the recording of the session is available to view via this link. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with any of the universities in our ‘Discover Study in the North East’ team, our contact details are:
Durham - Eleanor Garrick, eleanor.j.garrick@durham.ac.uk (Durham University - East Asia (excl. China) Application Sessions)
Newcastle - Anthea Hui, anthea.hui@newcastle.ac.uk (International Contact Form | University of Newcastle)
Northumbria - Sohvi Riekkinen, sohvi.riekkinen@northumbria.ac.uk (Chat with Northumbria | Northumbria University)
Teesside - Liang Hou, hou.liang@tees.ac.uk (Contact Us | About us | Teesside University)
Sunderland - Catia Garcia, catia.garcia@sunderland.ac.uk (University of Sunderland - International Student Interest Form)
York - Joseph Swan, joseph.swan@york.ac.uk (Register for updates - International students, University of York)
[New] US - UCLA's Annual Fall Open House Session Recordings
We recorded the majority of our sessions and have them posted on our Fall Open House website until the end of the UC application submission cycle. These recordings are available to the public and can be a great resource for you to gain insight about the admission process, learn more about the incredible academic opportunities available to them, hear from student panels and experience Bruin pride firsthand.
Fall Open House Website link here - Available until November 30th
[New] US - University at Buffalo - International Student Information Session
The University at Buffalo, the State University of New York is hosting an Information Session for International Students on October 25th 8am (Eastern Time)/8pm (Hong Kong Time). During this event, we will highlight our programs and host a panel session to answer your questions. To register, please use the link here. We will send you the event details after registration.
[New] JP - Keio University GIGA Program
The Global Information and Governance Academic (GIGA) Program is offered by the Faculty of Policy Management and Faculty of Environment and Information Studies. The GIGA Program is a four-year undergraduate degree program taught in English, that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed in this era of rapid progress, positioning them for unmatched careers in global enterprises.
The Application Guidebook for those seeking admission in September 2022/April 2023 are now available for download at the website here. The Chairperson of the SFC Global Committee will give you full information on the English-based degree program (GIGA Program) and its admissions process here.
Study Abroad Information Fairs
We will be participating in various Study in Japan online fairs (events) from October through December. Notices will be posted on the GIGA website news. Please check them out and hope to see you there.
SFC Online Open Campus
In 2021, we rolled out multiple events in a hybrid format, both online and on-campus.
The Online Open Campus introduced SFC from various angles through live-streamed mock lectures, student campus tour and round-table talks etc.
The video archives of the live streams remain available to watch on the website for the hybrid online open campus event. Please check them out here.
[New] JP - Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) Virtual Mini University Program
The program will consist of lectures on eight different topics by professors from both the College of Asia Pacific Studies and the College of International Management. In these lectures, you can obtain knowledge and learn more about issues that have social, cultural, political and economic implications. You will also be able to experience APU’s interactive style of education by having lively discussions with other curious and inquisitive students from all parts of the world.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world around you and to improve your intercultural communications skills, as you learn how to collaborate and cooperate with people from various countries and regions. Please join us and take your first step in your journey to shape the world.
Dates: December 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2021
Time: The times are in Japan Standard Time
9:00–10:30, 11:00–12:30, 18:00–19:30, and 20:00–21:30
Lectures: You may register for as many as 8 sessions during the above period, but participation may be limited based on availability. All the lectures will be conducted in English.
Program Fee: Free of charge
Location: Zoom (further details will be sent to successful applicants)
US - Common App Writing Requirements Resources by College
The 2021-2022 version of the writing requirements resource is now available, and will help students get a full picture of what writing requirements to expect from each college on a student’s list.
Also, Common App recently launched refreshed tutorial videos that walk you through the first-year applications. Featuring the voices of Common App staff and members of the counseling community, each video covers suggested best practices for college exploration, account rollover, recommendations for approaching the activities and writing sections, and much more. Our videos can be found in the first-year application guides on our website.
US - Rochester Pre-College Online Program for High School Students
Explore your interests before college. If you have a passion for a certain subject and would like to explore it before college, here is your chance to do so—with one of the world's leading research universities. The Rochester Pre-College Online Program offers courses designed for high school students ages 13 and up. Each course features engaging video by Rochester faculty and live sessions with University mentors. The program is available year-round, and the online format lets you study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
NL - Start your degree in the Netherlands @RadboudUniversity
On 19 October at 5pm CEST (11pm HKT), Radboud University is organising a webinar for prospective students worldwide. During this live online event, we will tell you everything you need to know about studying in the Netherlands, the city of Nijmegen and of course, our university. On top of this, our staff and students will answer all your questions during the live Q&A!
UK - Northumbria University Undergraduate Open Days
Our next Open Days are taking place on campus on Saturday the 23rd of October 2021 and 20th November. You can book a place here! You may register for an interactive bitesize virtual event, discover everything you need to know about finance, accommodation and Northumbria’s community. Also, you may access our immersive virtual platform, NU World at a time convenient for you. View course presentations, subject Q&A panels, taster lectures and subject videos.
UK - Study in Scotland Event - Hong Kong
Following on from the recent Study in Scotland seminar which took place on Thursday 23 September, the Universities of Scotland group would like to invite you to review the recording from the event. Hosted by the University of Strathclyde via Zoom, to access the recording you will need to enter the password: &mY8s^^k
US - RISD, MICA and Parsons - HK Joint Info Session
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and Parsons School of Design, The New School are going to host a joint information session for Hong Kong students. Please see the below details.
Tuesday, October 26th, 7:00 PM HKT
7:00 - 7:05, Welcome 7:05 - 7:15, RISD 7:15 - 7:25, MICA 7:25 - 7:35, Parsons 7:35 - 8:05, Portfolio-specific breakout sessions* *Please note that these would not be one-on-one portfolio reviews, rather an overview of what each school is looking for in a portfolio submission. Students are welcome to attend as many of these as they like, each session will restart every ten minutes. We encourage you and any interested parents/family members to register here in advance.
US - University of Southern California Virtual Information Session
The USC Undergraduate Admission Office is going to host 3 Discover USC Info Sessions online on Oct 28th 7AM. Discover USC is the most comprehensive Info Session for prospective undergraduate first-year students. Our Admission Counselor will give you comprehensive perspectives of Why USC, academic programs offered at USC, how to apply, and answer all questions you have. It’s a good opportunity to meet our admission counselors virtually as well. Registration link here.
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