Update: Two More Years in China

Dear People Who Read Treyopia,

Last week I applied for a Master of Education from Hong Kong University. They have a specialism in International and Comparative Education and Development that seems right up my ally, mixing politics and education perfectly. It's two days a week for two years and is about a two commute for me in Shenzhen. Despite initial positive feedback from HKU faculty, I was worried that my less-than-stellar academic record from UNF was going to be an issue getting into the 33rd best university in the world. I've been keeping this on the down-low until I received an acceptance letter.

I was given provisional placement today, the only holdup being the official transcripts making their way across the pond. I think I can say with certainty that I'll be a student there in September.

The plan now is to stay in Shenzhen at least through the first semester to see if the commute is too much of a hassle. It's quite a distance and I'll be passing through an international border on the way to classes. I'd prefer to stay on the mainland side because my job is going well, cost of living is low, and my Chinese is getting better everyday. Hong Kong is a great place, but it comes with all the pros and cons of living in the most densely populated city in the world. We'll see what the future holds though.

Stay well and stay in touch,
- "Master" Trey Menefee
Dear People I Mass E-mailed,

Last week I applied for a Master of Education from Hong Kong University. They have a specialism in International and Comparative Education and Development that seems right up my ally, mixing politics and education perfectly. It's two days a week for two years and is about a two commute for me in Shenzhen. Despite initial positive feedback from HKU faculty, I was worried that my less-than-stellar academic record from UNF was going to be an issue getting into the 33rd best university in the world. I've been keeping this on the down-low until I received an acceptance letter.

I was given provisional placement today, the only holdup being the official transcripts making their way across the pond. I think I can say with certainty that I'll be a student there in September.

The plan now is to stay in Shenzhen at least through the first semester to see if the commute is too much of a hassle. It's quite a distance and I'll be passing through an international border on the way to classes. I'd prefer to stay on the mainland side because my job is going well, cost of living is low, and my Chinese is getting better everyday. Hong Kong is a great place, but it comes with all the pros and cons of living in the most densely populated city in the world. We'll see what the future holds though.

Stay well and stay in touch,
- "Master" Trey Menefee

P.S. - The tickets aren't bought yet, but it looks like I'll be home the last two weeks of July.

P.S.S. - (904) 302-7336 calls me in China and it's dirt cheap. I'm 12 hours ahead of EST.