人物介绍 PROFILE
陈天玺
Michael CHEN
中考后转轨无锡市协和双语学校
IB 42分（满分45）
社团活动
活力运动社（健身+校队篮球）；图书馆志愿社；校内学术指导项目-雅思
所获奖项：
英国化学奥林匹克竞赛（UKChO）银奖
国家二级游泳运动员
录取院校
香港大学
香港中文大学
香港科技大学
香港理工大学
伦敦大学学院
伦敦国王学院
曼彻斯特大学
麦吉尔大学
不列颠哥伦比亚大学
墨尔本大学
悉尼大学
高一下半学期转轨，挑战与适应
回首三年的高中求学时光，最难忘的转折点，莫过于高一下学期毅然转轨国际体系的抉择。在此之前，我一直沉浸在传统的学习模式中，固定的班级、统一的课堂、既定的学习节奏，是我熟悉且习惯的日常。而国际学校走班制的教学模式、全程英文的交流环境、自由自主的学习氛围，于我而言，是一场全新且充满挑战的未知体验。初入新环境的那段日子，陌生感扑面而来，没有了固定的同窗班级，每一节课都需要自主奔赴教室，所有沟通、课堂展示、课业交流皆为全英文模式，截然不同的教学节奏，一度让我陷入短暂的迷茫与局促。
幸运的是，多年的积累成为了我立足新环境的底气。从小父亲便格外重视我的英语素养培养，不同于应试化的刷题训练，他更注重培养我的英文语感与阅读思维。早在小学阶段，我便开始坚持阅读全英文原版小说，在日复一日的沉浸式阅读中，慢慢积累了地道的表达、夯实了语言基础，也习惯了英文的思维逻辑。正是这份长久的沉淀，让我在全员英文的国际课堂中没有掉队。面对全英文课件、英文答辩、英文论文写作，我能够从容应对，顺利跟上教学进度。也正是在一次次课堂互动、小组讨论、学术展示中，我逐渐褪去初来乍到的拘谨，在语言表达中收获底气，在适配新体系的过程中不断建立自信。
关于IB，我的坚定选择
IB教育体系，彻底重塑了我的学习方式与成长心态，这是传统学习从未带给我的全新体验。与以往被动接收知识不同，IB课程注重自主探索、独立思考与综合能力的培养。课堂不再是单一的老师讲授模式，电子产品成为了我们辅助学习的重要工具，查阅资料、完成课题、数据分析、线上研讨，都需要依托电子设备完成。起初，我也曾面临诱惑与考验，网络世界的纷繁信息很容易分散注意力。但长期的课程打磨，让我慢慢学会了自我约束、精准自律。我不再依赖他人督促，而是学会根据课业重难点、DDL时间，自主规划每日、每周的学习计划，合理分配学习与放松的时间，真正摆脱了被动学习的惯性，养成了高效、自主的学习习惯。
在众多收获中，学术研究能力的成长是我三年求学最珍贵的财富。IB课程格外注重论文写作与学术探究，从课题选题、文献搜集、逻辑梳理到成文修改，每一步都是完整的学术历练。在一次次论文打磨中，我熟练掌握了学术研究的方法，学会借助智能工具高效检索海量文献，更重要的是，我练就了筛选、甄别、整合信息的能力，能够从繁杂的资料中提炼核心观点、萃取有效内容，为自己的课题论证赋能。这种独立调研、深度思考、严谨治学的能力，早已超越应试学习的范畴，成为适配未来大学深造、终身学习的核心能力，让我受益终身。
关于升学规划，为什么选择香港大学
在升学规划的道路上，我也曾经历过迷茫、纠结与心态的蜕变。最初，母亲一直希望我申请香港本科院校，但彼时的我内心充满抗拒与自我怀疑。长久以来，我总听闻香港高校学业竞争激烈、学习节奏紧凑、学业压力极大，骨子里的不自信，让我始终认为自己无法适配高强度的求学氛围，害怕跟不上节奏、无法融入环境，因此一度对香港升学十分抵触。
真正改变我想法的，是2025年的夏天。那次香港之行，让我彻底打破了固有的刻板印象，真切读懂了这座城市的温度与格局。行走在香港的街头，我感受到这座城市极致的秩序感与人文素养，最触动我的细节便是扶梯之上，所有人都会自觉靠右站立，留出左侧通道供行人通行，细微的举动里，藏着人人尊重规则、体谅他人、守护公共秩序的素养，每个人都在无形中维护着他人的权益。同时，香港高度国际化的城市氛围、多元包容的文化环境、接轨世界的教育资源、蓬勃向上的发展活力，都让我深深震撼，也让我看见了这座城市无限的潜力与魅力。
这场盛夏之旅，不仅治愈了我的怯懦与焦虑，更重塑了我的升学心态。回到校园后，我全身心投入十二年级的高强度备考与学术冲刺。无数个刷题、写论文、打磨课题的日夜，高强度的课程压力、复杂的学术任务，没有将我击垮，反而让我在坚持中不断突破自我、淬炼心性。我慢慢褪去曾经的自卑怯懦，在一次次攻坚克难中积累力量、沉淀底气，逐渐确信：经过IB体系的打磨与三年的成长蜕变，我早已拥有了适配香港高校高强度学习的能力与心态，足以奔赴更高的平台。
于是，我坚定了升学方向，将香港院校作为自己的核心目标，全力以赴奔赴理想。所有的坚持与努力，终有温柔回响，历经漫长的备考与等待，我最终如愿收获了香港大学的录取通知书，为我的高中三年画上了圆满的句号。
回望这段跌撞成长的旅程，从初入国际体系的迷茫不适，到从容自信深耕学术；从抗拒香港升学的自我怀疑，到奔赴理想、圆梦港大，我最大的收获从来不止一纸录取offer。真正的成长，是打破偏见、接纳未知，在沉淀中积累底气，在磨砺中重塑自我。 过往的积累托举我前行，当下的坚韧成就我蜕变。未来，我将带着高中三年收获的自律、思辨与勇气，奔赴香港这片多元的沃土，继续深耕学业、探索未知，在全新的旅程中，遇见更优秀的自己。
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人物介绍 PROFILE
陈天玺
Michael CHEN
Enter WUIS after Zhongkao
IB 42（Total 45）
Activities
Vitality Sports Club (fitness and school basketball team), the Library Volunteer Club, and the In-school Academic Mentorship Program - IELTS
Awards
Silver Award in the UK Chemistry Olympiad (UKChO); National Level 2 Swimmer qualification.
Offers
The University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The University of Melbourne
The University of Sydney
The University of British Columbia
McGill University
King’s College London
The University of Manchester
University College London
Second Semester Grade 10 Transition: Challenges and Adaptation
Looking back on my three years of high school, the most memorable turning point was my resolute switch to the international curriculum in the second semester of Grade 10. Before that, I had been accustomed to a traditional model: fixed classes, uniform lessons, and a predetermined pace. The international school’s flexible scheduling, all-English environment, and self-directed learning atmosphere were an entirely new and challenging experience. In the beginning, the unfamiliarity was overwhelming. Without a fixed class group, I had to move between classrooms for each subject, and all communication, presentations, and classwork were in English. The different rhythm left me feeling lost and unsettled.
Fortunately, years of earlier preparation gave me a solid base. My father had always placed great emphasis on developing my English proficiency—not through exam-focused drilling, but by cultivating my sense of the language and reading skills. As early as primary school, I began reading full-length English novels. Through daily immersive reading, I gradually acquired natural expressions, built a strong linguistic foundation, and developed the habit of thinking in English. This long-term accumulation meant that I did not fall behind in the all-English international classroom. I was able to handle English course materials, oral defences, and academic writing with relative ease. Through class interactions, group discussions, and academic presentations, I gradually shed my initial awkwardness, gained confidence, and adapted to the new system.
About IB: A Firm Choice
The IB programme fundamentally transformed my learning approach and mindset in ways that traditional education had never done. Instead of passively receiving knowledge, I learned to explore independently, think critically, and develop holistic competencies. Class was no longer a one-way lecture; digital devices became essential tools for research, data analysis, and online collaboration. At first, I also struggled with distractions—the vast online world was full of temptations. But over time, the programme taught me self-discipline and precise time management. I stopped relying on external supervision and learned to plan my daily and weekly schedules according to course priorities and deadlines, balancing study and relaxation. I finally broke free from passive learning habits and developed efficient, self-directed study routines.
Among all the gains, the most precious was the growth of my academic research skills. The IB curriculum places strong emphasis on academic writing and inquiry—from selecting a topic and conducting a literature review, to structuring arguments and revising drafts. Through repeated paper writing, I mastered research methods and became skilled at using digital tools to search efficiently through large volumes of literature. More importantly, I learned to filter, evaluate, and synthesise information—extracting core arguments and useful evidence to support my own work. This capacity for independent inquiry, deep thinking, and academic rigour goes far beyond exam-oriented learning; it is a core competence for university studies and lifelong learning.
University Planning: Why HKU?
My college planning journey was also marked by confusion, struggle, and a shift in mindset. Initially, my mother had always hoped I would apply to Hong Kong universities, but I was resistant and full of self-doubt. I had long heard that Hong Kong universities were highly competitive, with a fast pace and immense pressure. My deep-seated lack of confidence made me feel I could not handle such an environment; I was afraid of falling behind or failing to fit in. For a long time, I strongly resisted the idea of applying to Hong Kong.
What truly changed my mind was a trip to Hong Kong in the summer of 2025. That visit shattered my stereotypes and gave me a genuine appreciation of the city’s warmth and vision. One detail that touched me most was the escalator etiquette: everyone stands on the right, leaving the left side clear for others to pass. Such small gestures reveal a shared respect for rules, consideration for others, and a commitment to public order. At the same time, Hong Kong’s international atmosphere, diverse and inclusive culture, world-class educational resources, and vibrant energy deeply impressed me and showed me its immense potential and charm.
That summer trip not only eased my fears and anxiety, but also reshaped my approach to university applications. Back at school, I threw myself into the intense preparation and academic work of Grade 12. Countless days and nights were spent on practice questions, essays, and research projects. The heavy course load and complex academic tasks did not defeat me; instead, they pushed me to keep breaking my own limits and to build resilience. I gradually shed my former insecurity and timidity. With each challenge overcome, I accumulated strength and confidence. I became convinced that, after the IB programme and three years of growth, I already had the ability and mindset to thrive in the demanding academic environment of Hong Kong universities.
So I set Hong Kong universities as my core goal and gave it my all. All the persistence and hard work finally bore fruit: after months of preparation and waiting, I received the offer from The University of Hong Kong, marking a fulfilling end to my high school journey.
Looking back on this winding journey of growth, I realise that my greatest gain was never just an offer letter. True growth is about breaking biases, embracing the unknown, building confidence through accumulated experience, and reshaping oneself through challenges. The foundations laid in the past carried me forward; the perseverance I developed through hard times transformed me. In the future, I will carry the discipline, critical thinking, and courage I gained in high school to Hong Kong—a diverse and fertile place—where I will continue to deepen my studies, explore the unknown, and become a better version of myself.
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