4E Wong Wang Lap

I was so honored and glad to be nominated, selected and was almost fully sponsored to join the Partners 2019 UK University Tour co-organised by Partners Education Foundation and Oxbridge Academic Resources to visit the first class universities in the United Kingdom from 17 March to 24 March, 2019.

Prior to the tour, all applicants had to undergo an interview to assess the eligibility of the students for the tour. I had done lots of preparation for it as I was so eager to join the programme.

During preparation, I was so grateful to all the teachers that had ever helped me, especially to our respectable former teacher, Mr. Lee Ka Kui, who is our school manager at present. He had taught me a series of interviewing skills and techniques. Finally I successfully joined this 7-day study tour with eleven students from other secondary schools.

The tour is certainly the best and most memorable experience I have ever had. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed every single moment I spent in Britain. During the study tour, we visited five top-notch universities, namely Oxford University, Cambridge University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London and the Imperial College London. We had the chance to explore the campus in different universities and meet with the undergraduates and admission experts there.

It was so breathtaking visiting the chapels, cathedrals and libraries in Oxbridge. The sublime medieval architectures at Christ Church College and the Bodleian Library in Oxford are really fascinating.

In addition, we also met some undergraduates and admission experts from the universities. I learnt much about how one should prepare for the admission process. For instance, the admission criterias, the skills of writing a personal statement and interview skill could definitely facilitate my future application.

Moreover, it was a precious opportunity for me to experience life as an undergraduate. Staying in the dormitories in Oxbridge, enjoying dinner in the dining hall at Oxbridge colleges and having lectures given by a zoology professor from Cambridge University have helped visualise my campus life in universities.

Apart from visiting universities, we also explored around London. We went to the British Museum, and the Buckingham Palace, watched a grand musical Wicked, joined a thrilling Jack the Ripper tour, tried traditional fish and chips and saw the spectacular night view around the Tower Bridge. These have helped me know more about UK culture.

After the trip, I am still keeping in touch with the professors from the UK universities. Whenever I have any questions about university admission or questions related to zoology, I can ask them for advice. I am really thankful to their help amid their busy schedules.

To conclude, this study tour is fruitful and precious. It certainly helps shape my future.