Discover Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong
* Where being a changemaker becomes possible *
What is UWC?
UWC Vocab
UWC, short for 'United World Colleges', is a global education movement that aims to unite people from different nations, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds as it believes that education "can bring together young people [UWC students are selected domestically through national committees] from all backgrounds on the basis of their shared humanity, to engage with the possibility of social change through courageous action, personal example and selfless leadership." Hence, UWC offers need-based financial aid to everyone accepted (approxamitly 70% of all UWC students receive either a full or partial scholarship, myself included). Currently there are 18 UWCs all over the world, teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in accordance with their ethos of emphasizing the importance of experiential learning, community service and outdoor activities.
UWC
LPC
IB
(UWC) SC
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DP1/DP2
Roomie
CAS
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United World Colleges
Li Po Chun UWC (my college)
International Baccalaureate
UWC Short Course
Someone who's in your year
First-/Secondyears
Someone you share a room with
Extracurriculars (Creative/Active/Service)
International
Boarding School
Teaches 2-Year
IB Diploma Program
200+ Students
80+ Nationalities
Need-based
Scholarships
UWC mission statement
The World in One Place
"UWC is a global education movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future."
UWC Experiences
Creativity - Lion Dance
I cannot even start to describe how awesome Lion Dance is!!! I HIGHLY recommend everyone who gets the chance to try this out! - 100% worth it <3
Creativity - Massage
I am not lying when saying that this was the best choice in my whole entire UWC career - WHY is massage SO satisfying? Can someone explain pls?
CAS
Activity - Volleyball
My absolute favorite sport! I'll def take it as CAS during my 2 years at LPC. Glad about anyone who'll join ;)
Campus Service - Cookinggg
Campus Service - Café
Cafe is basically about organising talent shows every other Friday with nice food and music :D (A lot of fun ofc!!)
Community Service
In Mai Po, we practically work with WWF to preserve local Ecosystems. Our teacher supervisor left (Term 2) so I don't know what happens now...
Service (Community)
I only take one community service but others include working with disabled children, raising funds for good causes, beach cleanup etc.
Creativity, Activity, Service - required extracurriculars
Activity - Climbing
"Cooking for a healthy lifestyle" - I just LOVE making food with people from their home countries :D (Above is Indian "Pakora" - yummy!)
Even though I am not taking climbing this year: very excited to have the possibility to try out climbing since it's been on my to-do list forever! now !!
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