Marcus Lam
(recipient of the Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers, 2023)

"I am delighted to receive the 2023 Government Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers.* This support greatly facilitates my academic career and provides teaching opportunities. It covers my tuition fees and enables me to pursue the PGDE after graduation. Additionally, I can actively participate in my school’s English community, enhancing my experiences in both literature and linguistics. I deeply appreciate this recognition from the government and am committed to doing my best to become an English teacher, helping others along the way."

*The Scholarship is set up by the Education Bureau, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as one of a series of measures to enhance the professionalism of English teachers in Hong Kong. 
For more information about this scholarship, please click here. 

Erin Chen
"The English programme at HKSYU has provided me a chance to learn and view humanity-related disciplines with a crucial, cautious, and creative mindet. It is so satisfying and heartwarming that I feel at home when I study with the program, espcially communicating with professors and my peers. The best part about the programme is that it taught us to learn English with a big-picture perspective that it is beyond language or a communication tool in which social, historical, and cultural factors are involved in the programme."

Aasish Subedi
"The English Department in SYU is truly one of a kind, providing students with a rare opportunity to study various aspects of the English language all within one programme. The well-curated and comprehensive courses not only broadened my perspective, it also reignited my passion and love for the English language. Moreover, the professors are not only knowledgeable but also very approachable and supportive. They are always willing to have a chat and provide guidance whenever needed, helping students unlock and achieve their full potential, which fosters both academic development and personal growth."