I don't think I'm in position to preach about this.
But I do think 學術 is kind of tiresome under this atmosphere. 藝術's better.

The arts of storytelling, rhetoric, poetry, music, calligraphy, or even painting,
all of them can give me a sense of peace that cannot be found anywhere else.

Hoho, really want to do a creative writing degree abroad.
Take this as a joke though, I pray you.

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Britishcouncil 60 anniversary scholarships??

If you are a permanent resident of Hong Kong SAR not currently working or studying in the UK, and you have applied for a Bachelor's course or Master's course at a participating UK institution, you are eligible to apply.

The British Council 60th Anniversary Scholarships celebrate their 60 years in Hong Kong by giving Hong Kong students the chance to experience a UK education. They are delighted to share their achievements by giving something back to the Hong Kong community through these awards generously donated by the institutions.

The nearly 50 scholarships to be awarded involve the waiving of tuition fees for one year of study in a school, college or university, for the academic year 2009/10. They may be for study towards a UK qualification either in the UK or Hong Kong.

http://www.britishcouncil.org/hongkong-education-60-anniversary-scholarships-postgraduate-study-2.htm