I received an email yesterday saying I got into the University of Hong Kong for my Post Graduate Diploma in Education. I am thrilled. I am happy. It is GREAT news. Once I get the diploma, I will be a “certified” teacher here in Hong Kong which means more money but more importantly I get a chance to learn how to be a better teacher. I get to learn more skills and techniques to help my students learn more and even learn better. The university has a good reputation outside of Hong Kong which makes me more attractive if I ever decide to leave here and teach somewhere else.
The program will be hard on me. My commute from my school to the university is about 1.5 hours. My commute from the school home is an hour. The classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will add more pressure on me. I am eager to learn and I am looking forward to the challenge.
I will start in September of this year. I can’t wait!