Forever Keele eZine Summer 2019 | Page 15

Forever Keele 15 My proudest accomplishment came last year, when Hong Kong debuted at the Quidditch World Cup, only four years after we’d introduced the sport to the country. Over 26 countries took part in the tournament, where we managed to defeat Finland in a match that was live-streamed across the world. It was an emotional hard-earned journey for me and my teammates, and I’m proud to still be involved in promoting and organising Quidditch sessions for the Hong Kong public in order to recruit more players. Away from Quidditch, I am currently working as a Native English Teacher in Hong Kong, mostly teaching Kindergarten and Primary School children. Keele University opened so many doors for me, and was essentially the rebirth of my life. It gave me a chance to reinvent myself and to make myself better. I experienced a lot of life-changing experiences at Keele, and really grew as a person. Sometimes going to a new place really changes your perspective about the past, present and future of your life. Life in the Keele Bubble felt like you were in your own community, with many like-minded people from all over the world doing the same thing. If any current students are reading this, my advice would be to seize the opportunities that Keele has to offer. Join a society – or start a new one. Apply for a job at Keele Hall. Apply for a leadership role within the Students’ Union. Explore nearby cities. Travel to nearby regions. All of these things are available in abundance at Keele, and will continue to have an impact on your life long after you graduate. has any top tips for Freshers then the team would love to hear those words of wisdom as well! To submit a story or some Freshers advice, please email alumni.hq@keele.ac.uk with your name, years of study, subject and your submission. The editorial team will be in touch if they have any further questions. If you have any general queries, would like to know more about the relaunch of Concourse or have any other suggestions of features that could be included, please get in touch! Find out more about Concourse at www.concourseonline.com.