I took a train to Cambridge for my interview at Trinity College today. This time I double checked beforehand that…
I kind of missed the university application system in China: brutal as it was, it also guaranteed a quick death.…
The Oxbridge selection process was unpreparable, at least according to the two universities’ prospectus. The reason was they were looking…
15th October every year was a big day for English schools. It was the deadline for those who wanted to…
As part of the university application process, we were encouraged to visit campuses in person. We could only choose six…
Another school year had begun. Just as they always ended with exams, they started with choosing classes. Only this time,…
Being born at the second half of June could be either a blessing or a curse, depends on where one…
“I cannot believe how dumb these people are. The stuff is so obvious, and they still don’t get it”, declared…
Figuring out what one was good at and therefore what to do for life was no trivial task. Even though…
During the Christmas holiday, I went back to China to see my parents. After living in England for the past…