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July 31, 2017
Youth I.D.E.A.S. 24 Education and Innovation Views of Senior Secondary Students on Taking a Gap in Their Studies 31 July, 2017 In recent years, taking a gap year has become popular among secondary school leavers in western countries. It is often seen as a part of life planning. A gap year normally refers to a study break between the completion of secondary school studies and the start of tertiary studies. It involves students spending three months to one year, pursuing their personal dreams or taking part in a life experience. Recent research confirms that a gap year […]
July 30, 2017
The Youth I.D.E.A.S. announced its latest report on Views of Senior Secondary Students on Taking a Gap in Their Studies A survey on 905 S.4 to S.6 senior secondary students noted that they have positive views of gap year. Respondents believed taking a gap can broaden students’ horizons, improve their independence and help students find their life goals. They scored an average 8.10, 7.65 and 7.58 points respectively on a 0-10 scale, where 10 indicated totally agree, while 5 indicated “half-half”. If the Gap Year program was implemented in secondary school, 75.7% of the respondents said they […]
July 29, 2017
Journal of Youth Studies January 2017 Volume 20 ． Issue No. 1 Serial No. 39 The Belt and Road refers to the land-based “Silk Road Economic Belt” and the seagoing “21st Century Maritime Silk Road”. The routes cover about 70 countries and regions from Asia to Europe. This innovative concept has aroused global concerns and discussions. The latest issue of the HKFYG Journal of Youth Studies (JYS) focuses on the Belt and Road Initiative and its opportunities for youth. How Hong Kong can capitalise on its unique status to enhance its position by taking full advantage of the opportunities offered […]
July 28, 2017
Journal of Youth Studies January 2017 Volume 20 ． Issue No. 1 Serial No. 39