For grassroots students looking at the world, it may sound out of reach for the top overseas universities, but as long as you are willing to dream, someone will help you pursue your dreams.
A group of Oxford and Cambridge students from Hong Kong spontaneously formed a team to set up "Access Abroad Hong Kong" to provide free admission counseling for Secondary 5 students who are interested in taking the exam, including one-on-one teaching of application strategies and scholarship application experience Wait, hope that disadvantaged students do not need to "look at the door and sigh."
Most of the members of the executive committee have studied in local government and Tianjin schools. They hope to break the inherent imagination of the public and give poor students more options. The Cambridge Hong Kong student Ethan, who is in charge of the leadership, does not hesitate to say that mutual aid aims to make a difference. According to legend, the school network has been expanded to ten other British universities this year. "Hong Kong students definitely have great potential. They are smart, awake, and hardworking. It would be a pity if the possibility was obliterated due to school or family background." The "Promotional Promotion Program" is currently accepting applications and will end on the 12th of this month.
Ethan (left) and Brighton (right) are close comrades-in-arms. They hope to open up a way for grassroots students to pursue their studies. "It would be a pity if the school or family background obliterates the possibility." (Provided by the interviewee)
It was the exam season in June, Ethan was working hard in the sea of books, and he was busy preparing for the enrollment with his comrades. The time was divided between the two sides, and he was too busy, but he said with a smile that it was still worth it.
Even if they go out to eat, the topic of everyone is inseparable from how to expand the scale of the help program, and continue to carry forward.
After the study tour group, they are more certain about the idea of studying abroad
"You don't have to have a good family before you can go to school. In fact, there is still a way to go." Ethan from Tsuen Wan Guanzhong, who used to be a beneficiary of the project, is currently studying in the second year of Human Socio-Politics at Cambridge University and took over the baton. As a co-director, I use my own experience to prove that anything is possible.
His grades in middle school were above average, and he was an active member in the school. He was seen in dramas and school competitions. Like many local students, he joined a group to play sports after school and went to fast food restaurants to play games. His middle school life is full of memories. .
Many students are striving to get into the local top three, and he is in the summer vacation of secondary three and four, and has already begun to study abroad.
He also participated in the composition competition in his fourth year of secondary school, and the prize was the experience of a Cambridge study tour. He was able to personally set foot in his dream school and feel the local academic atmosphere. "
Ethan studied at Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School. During the summer vacation when he was promoted from Secondary 3 to Secondary 4, he had already started to study abroad, but he had no way to ask for help.
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With zero connections, he felt powerless for the first time. He tried to consult a college counselor, but the fees were high, and the consultation fee was several thousand yuan per hour, forcing him to retreat: "Wow, that's expensive." There was no way for help, so he decided to ask He continued to prepare for the DSE, and he also studied for the American University Entrance Exam by himself, and took the opportunity to choose social science subjects that he was more interested in to increase his chance of getting hit. DSE is enough."
"Education is one of the most important pathways to upward mobility"
When he came to the final straight, Ethan had a chance to join the "Promotion Project" and was matched with a volunteer mentor to help him write his resume. "I will teach you to read the book and cite a scholar"; After one-on-one mock interviews, he was finally admitted to Cambridge University as he wished, and was awarded a full scholarship, and he could also pay for the local living expenses.
Although Ethan did not come from a grass-roots family, studying abroad was expensive. He looked back and pointed out, "If it's not 'Professional', even if he gets the exam, he may not get full funding."
"Hong Kong students absolutely have great potential. They are smart, alert, and hardworking. It would be a pity if the school or family background obliterates the possibility." Studying in social studies also made him concerned about resource allocation, social injustice and the economy He also intends to return to Hong Kong after graduation to work in a non-profit organization to promote equality in education. "Education is one of the most important channels for upward mobility. I like Hong Kong very much. I want Hong Kong to be better and make education more equal."
He said that the students of Hong Kong Guanjin School who are currently studying in "Oxbridge" have "two hands in the sun." 17 people in the year, the acceptance rate is 27%.
Ethan said that this year's enrollment is currently underway, and the school network will be expanded to the remaining ten universities in the UK, including University College London (KCL), London School of Economics (LSE), etc. (click here for the list and details), which will end on the 12th of this month. , Prospective Form 5 students or those who intend to enroll in 2023 are welcome to apply. Those with financial needs will be given priority. All applicants are required to go through an interview.
Ethan pointed out that the local learning atmosphere is strong, and there are students from different nationalities, which helps to develop a world view.
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Most of the active members of the "Promotion Program" are from local government and Tianjin schools. They are also constantly "recruiting" on campus, forming a volunteer mentor group to attract "Oxbridge" international students other than the recipients.
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Ethan (right) and Brighton (left) are like-minded and become good friends with other executive committee members.
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Ethan hopes to expand the enrollment this year, and they continue to "recruit" in the school, forming a volunteer mentor group to attract "Oxbridge" international students other than the recipients.
Brighton, a comrade-in-arms who has worked closely with Ethan, is one of the executive committee members. He comes from a prestigious Tianjin school on Hong Kong Island and has successfully applied for the exam. He is currently studying politics and international studies at Cambridge University, but he admits that the school lacks overseas study resources and invited teachers to write The other party didn't know how to get a recommendation letter, so I was confused when I took the test. "If someone taught me the way, the way would be much smoother, so I want to share my experience as a past person." He
is studying in the first year of natural science at Cambridge University .
Ryan, from Tuen Mun Po Leung Kuk Centennial Lee Siu Chung Memorial Secondary School.
He achieved good results in the DSE exam last year and was successfully admitted to the Department of Medicine at CUHK, but he has always been interested in biochemistry and hoped to develop drugs in the future. He bluntly said that he was studying in a housing estate school and thought it would be impossible to study abroad, "but the road to this world actually exists, it is not impossible."
He also shared his preparation for the interview.
Ryan once wrote his own resume required for college admissions. He joked that the initial version was like a weekly routine paper and lacked personal characteristics. After being guided by a tutor, he added his extracurricular activities and showed his enthusiasm for admission. He finally experienced nine times. Modifications are always satisfactory.
Interview tip: It doesn't matter whether you know the answer or not, the main test is the spirit of inquiry, not right or wrong
Ryan said that due to the epidemic, the interview was conducted online, and the examiner would assess the on-the-spot response and performance of the subject content. Some candidates don’t even know it, and they mainly test the spirit of inquiry, not right or wrong.”
After successfully "passing the three stages", Ryan has gone to England to further his studies, and it has been almost a year in the blink of an eye.
He mentioned that the academic atmosphere and culture are the most worthy of the ticket price. "I myself think less, and I can get by, but when I see others, I have the courage to express my opinions", which has also gradually cultivated him.
The "Promotional Promotion Program" is now accepting enrollment applications, and the deadline is on the 12th of this month:
Official website: https://www.accessabroadhk.org/
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