On Thursday, June 18, YCIS Shanghai hosted its second Live Stream discussion as part of the new YCTalks Series. During the talk, "Navigating University Applications Processes in 2020 and Beyond," speakers Mr John Liu and Ms Luciene Hang talked about the University Guidance programme and alumni network at YCIS Shanghai, as well as discussing the challenges and changes that have resulted from the current COVID-19 situation. Here are some of the highlights of the discussion:

"University Guidance at YCIS doesn’t start in Years 12 or 13 – it actually starts as early as Year 6. During Years 6, 7, and 8, we are helping students to learn about themselves and really look at what the 21st-century careers are, moving forward, and what they might be interested in. We just really want students to know that their future is broad, and their opportunities are great.” - Mr John Liu (Speaker), YCIS Shanghai & Yew Chung Foundation Regional Coordinator of University and Career Guidance

"Part of Alumni engagement is that we have groups of former students come back to school to speak to our current students. We normally invite them for a panel discussion — we call it ‘Homecoming’ — where they will share about their IB experience, university life, and work experience.” - Ms Luciene Hang (Speaker), YCIS Shanghai Senior Admissions Officer & Alumni Relations Officer