Humans of Carey: Angus Liu

Year 11 student

Hi, I’m Angus. I just joined the Carey community this year from Hong Kong. I’ve enjoyed studying here so far; Carey is a fantastic place with an awesome atmosphere. The variety of sports and subject choices is one of many reasons I chose to come here.

My original plan was to start at Carey last year. Unfortunately, during the pandemic, I couldn’t travel to Australia and had to delay my plan. It was tough and I kind of lost my direction. However, while I was staying at home, I started drawing on my tablet and I discovered that I’m interested in drawing and designing. At Carey, I’m now undertaking Product Design and Technology where I can properly study design and hone my skills even though I hadn’t done it at school before. It is quite different from Hong Kong, where I found the lack of choice limited my ability to pursue my interests.

I was also really interested in APS sports. I chose diving for Term 1, which I have never done before because it is uncommon back in Hong Kong, but I want to try all the new things that sound fun. Even though I’m new to the sport, the coaches were really nice and taught me all the beginner steps. After just a month, I was incredibly thankful to be part of the team in the APS finals and I was proud to represent the School. It was surely one of the best sports events I have ever been to. It was amazing.

When I first arrived at Carey, I didn’t really get a chance to adapt to the new environment before the term started – I only found out that I was finally coming to Melbourne last November. Everything was brand new to me, including speaking English every day, and I had just one friend over here. I was extremely nervous before and on

the first day of school, but everyone was really kind and relieved all my worries. By the end of the first term, I had met plenty of wonderful people and had friends in House, classes and APS sport, even though I don’t think I’m usually very good at making friends. I’m usually shy and quiet when I speak English, because sometimes I still don’t get all the jokes!

My time at Carey will only last for two years but I am sure that it will be memorable, and I already know I will miss this special community and the memories I will make after I graduate. I am so grateful that I could join the School and be part of the community. After next year, I hope to continue my studies in design in Melbourne and keep on enriching my life here.