Get ready for your summer holiday!
Internship programmes are highly recommended to students who wish to explore their career interests, upgrade their personal profile, and obtain insight in their preferred career choices. Summer is fast approaching and we still have some summer programmes and opportunities to share with you. Get ready and plan for your summer holiday ahead!
What's on at Island School...
Year 12 ISPTA Parents Coffee Talk
Thank you for joining the Year 12 ISPTA Parents Coffee Talk on Tuesday 18 May 2021. We have talked about the Year 12 key dates and events, Higher Education planning, Year 12 TFL, Thrive Programme and Academic Honesty. If you were not able to join, you may check the recording and presentation slides for the information.
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] Asian Charity Services - ACS Teens Give | Summer 2021 job shadowing at NGOs and help raise funds via video-making!
Teens Give Program As part of Asian Charity Services (ACS)’ ongoing support to NGOs, we have created the Teens Give program to invest in fostering a culture of philanthropy and to facilitate access to the work that NGOs do in Hong Kong. This application is the first step in selecting the participating NGOs for the Teens Give pilot that will be held this summer from July 24 to August 5.
Teens applying for the program should be
13-17 years old
Interested in Hong Kong’s social, environmental or community related issues
Providing a HK$2000 participation fee for successful applicants (applicants can apply for subsidy if needed)
Benefit for Teens
Learn about philanthropy in Hong Kong
Gain invaluable summer work experience by shadowing NGO staff in a sector of your interest
Receive coaching in video development and presentation skills
Produce a marketing video and with it, win funding for your matched NGO
University of the Arts London Creative Portfolio Seminar
Are you interested in art & design and do you know how to prepare an eye-catching and creative portfolio? We are delighted to inform you that UAL’s Marketing and Recruitment Representative (Hong Kong & Macau) will hold a portfolio seminar on “How to Prepare a Creative Portfolio” in Hong Kong. The seminar allows students to have a better understanding of the application procedure and what should be included in your portfolio.
You are cordially invited to attend the event. Please refer to the event details as follows:
Date: 18 June 2021 (Friday)
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (registration starts at 4:15 p.m.)
Venue: 7/F., 10 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong
Speaker: Kavan (An alumnus from Central Saint Martins)
Fees: Free of charge
Programme Rundown
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Portfolio Seminar & Discussion
NB: Prior reservation is required as limited places are available. Please contact our local Marketing and Recruitment Representative (Hong Kong & Macau): Chamberlain Educational Services Centre or email the attached reply slip to ualhk@chamberlain-edu.com by 5:30pm (HKT), 11 June 2021. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email. Please bring along your portfolio to the event. This event is for students only.
Recording of Discover Study in the North East of England: Virtual session for HK students
The "Discover Study in the North East of England: Virtual Session for HK Students has been held on Thursday 13th May 2021 at 7pm. If you were not able to join the session, please click here for the recording.
YMCA Counselor-in-training Programme 2021
The YMCA of HK Camping Section provides unique opportunities for children and youth to participate in variety of exciting camp experiences. Our camps provide positive social interactions, develop confidence and character, and challenge campers and leaders to explore their potentials. We are still planning to run the programme in this difficult time and hope that the pandemic will be eased in summer.
All of our volunteer candidates should be at least 15 years old; possess the 4 core values we promote, caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility, as well as self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges in developing skills like public speaking and designing and coordinating programmes for campers aged 5-14. Successful applicants will gain hands-on working experience with children, community service hours, self-confidence, applicable skills in wide range of fields and a network of friends who share similar interests and passion, as well as opportunities in practicing English as our camps are conducted in English. Our organization offers training and mentoring to all of our staff to ensure everyone including both campers and staff take home a fun and rewarding experience.
For more information about our camps and programmes, please visit our website or contact Ms. Mandy Ng or Ms. Bella Fong at 2268 7079 or y.cit@ymcahk.org.hk.
What's on in other countries...
[New] UK - University of London Webinar
Do you know want to know more about what alternative courses there are to Medicine and Veterinary Medicine? Are you interested in research or perhaps learning more about studying Biosciences, Biomedical Engineering or related subjects? Then tune into this 90 minute webinar hosted by Imperial College London and The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London and hear more from our staff and current students, with a live Q&A included.
Imperial College London:
Imperial is one of the world’s top 10 universities (QS World University Rankings 2021), in one of its most iconic cities – London. With students from over 140 countries, and a specialist community focusing solely on science, engineering, medicine and business, our degrees open doors and our discoveries change lives. A research-led curriculum allows students to study at the cutting edge of their subject area ensuring their learning keeps pace with our world leading discoveries. We aim to provide an education for students from around the world that equips them with the knowledge and skills they require to pursue their ambitions. www.imperial.ac.uk
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London.
Founded in 1791, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London is one of the world’s leading veterinary and biological science institutions, renowned for pioneering approaches to teaching, research and cutting edge clinical provision. The RVC is the number 1 vet school in the world. (2021 QS World rankings). Based in central London (Camden) and Hertfordshire (575-acre site), its two campuses offer a friendly and supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities for its 2,500 students.
The RVC offers a range of renowned undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. www.rvc.ac.uk
Alternatives to Medicine - Studying Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering
Date: Thursday 10th June 2021
Time: 10.00am- 11.30am BST
[New] SG - National University of Singapore Summer Programs (Science and Business/Economics)
Given the regional lockdowns and travel restrictions, we cannot ignore the importance and value of online education which has become the New Normal in our communities. So this year, it is our pleasure to extend an invitation to your school to join the online summer programs conducted from NUS Campus for senior students (Grade 9 – Grade 12) to help them continue their learning journey.
These programs are specially curated to offer students a vision of the emerging fields in various streams and incorporate unique features such that learning outcomes and experiences for students are enhanced in an online mode. The details of the summer programs are mentioned in the program flyers attached here.
Our team will be conducting multiple online information sessions to share more details pertaining to content and schedule. We would encourage teachers/students/parents to please register for the information sessions at the following links:
[New] US - University of Rochester Online Courses Provide the Advantage of Live Mentorship
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” So says Isaac Newton. In this spirit, University of Rochester has designed three online courses that enable high schoolers to explore their passions before college. All courses offer live, online mentorship to guide students along the way. Mentors are themselves students with experience in the subjects covered by the courses. They enrich the learning process by adding first-hand experience and can answer questions about majors and careers in the field. They also brainstorm with students and assist with assignments.
All of our courses are flexible, featuring dynamic, online videos led by professors and live sessions with mentors, so students can study anytime, anywhere, at their own pace.
Please click this link for more information.
[New] Learn With Leaders - Harvard Students Agencies Future Doctors Program
Harvard Students Agencies Future Doctors Program seeks to introduce students to the fundamentals of pre-medical studies (starting 26 June). The program guides students in depth through topics ranging from genetics to organic chemistry and higher order thinking skills necessary to succeed in the medical field. Students will engage in activities that orient them to the realities of working in medicine. Apply now!
[New] InvestIN - The Ultimate Online Career Experience
We are delighted to confirm some of the phenomenal industry-leading professionals your students can learn from this summer. Our ‘Live Online’ Summer Internships offer students an interactive, 360-degree experience in 12 different careers, all from the comfort of their own home.
Trade the markets live with experts from JP Morgan; teardown a supercar engine with Rolls Royce engineers; examine patients with expert psychologists and so much more.
Unifrog Information - For Year 13 - Studying in the UK - Results day and Clearing 2021 - Student Webinars
New Know-how guides
We've added six new Results day and Clearing guides to the Know-how library so students can start to familiarise themselves with what happens on Results day. The guides cover all aspects of Results day and Clearing; from what to do if you get higher or lower grades than expected, what happens after you accept your place, and a guide for students using Clearing to apply for the first time this cycle.
Each of the six guides features a video giving expert insights from UK Admissions Tutors and can be found in the 'Results day and Clearing' section of the Know-how library. There's also a new Know-how guide in the Resources library for teachers on how best to support students on Results day. All seven guides are also available on the Unifrog blog.
Student webinars
We'll be hosting three webinars in the summer where students will hear from UK Admissions Tutors and current students and learn more about different aspects of Results day and Clearing. Each webinar will have a Q&A session at the end where students can ask the expert panellists their questions.
Results day: Get prepared and understand your options Tue 6 July, 17:00 UK time Results day: On the day and navigating Clearing Wed 7 July, 17:00 UK time Results day: Next steps and preparing for university Wednesday 4 August, 17:00 UK time Students can sign up now via the Webinars tool on their Student homepage, or Register now.
US - Syracuse University Scholarships for tech-focused summer college program
Are you interested in technology? Those looking to study how misinformation is impacting society, politics and business? Or seeking an innovative major that offers career paths to places like Amazon, Google, consulting, government or non-profit?
If so, we encourage you to apply for the Syracuse University Summer College It Girls course.
In this 3-week online course, you will:
Participate in hands-on activities that teach them how to use data and technology to solve problems in any subject.
Explore how security is woven into everything we do.
Discover how design choices influence behavior.
Learn how social media influences our world.
Personally connect with people who work for companies like Salesforce, Facebook, TripAdvisor and Uber.
Be introduced to a network of women in the tech field who will empower them to become a stronger leader, problem solver and critical thinker.
Generous scholarships covering 100% tuition and 50% tuition are available to applicants.
The application deadline has been extended to June 15. Applications and scholarships are considered on a rolling basis.
US - Explore the new University of Rochester Pre-College Online Program
We’re pleased to announce a new pre-college online program for students ages 13 and up to explore subjects they may wish to pursue in college, all while gaining exposure to one of the world’s leading research universities.
The University of Rochester Pre-College Online program features courses taught by some of our most popular and renowned professors. Our format is flexible—students learn from dynamic videos, allowing them to tune in anywhere, anytime, that fits their schedule.
High schoolers will be supported by mentors—Rochester students and alumni who answer questions about related majors and careers and help with brainstorming and assignments. Students meet with mentors regularly in live, group sessions online.
The Program currently offers three online courses—with more on the way. Each captures the excitement of a University of Rochester education. Click this link for more information.
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