iGeo Hong Kong

Welcome to the iGeo Team UK Blog! Over the coming months, we look forward to sharing with you our experiences at iGeo 2019 in Hong Kong. Keep an eye out on this page for more updates as we continue to write away!
Just over a week ago, on the 29th July 2019, we travelled as Team UK (comprised of Zachary Elliott, 18; Freya Ruparel, 18; Alex Teeuw, 17; and Naomi Gammon, 17) to participate in the 16th International Geography Olympiad - this year based at EdUHK in Hong Kong. Competing against over 160 students from 43 countries, we participated in a written response test, fieldwork exercise and multimedia test.
Team UK with their medals at the Closing Ceremony of iGeo 2019
Team UK with their medals at the Closing Ceremony of iGeo 2019
This year, we were delighted that, as Team UK, we were collectively ranked 3rd overall. We were also thoroughly pleased with our individual results: winning a Gold (Zachary being placed 2nd place - the UK’s highest ever ranking), Silver (Alex being placed an incredible 19th place) and 2 Bronze medals (with Naomi and Freya finishing an awesome 44th and 60th respectively). These were all incredible achievements, and we were excited to make history by being the first UK team to be ranked in the Top 10 Countries at iGeo.
But, for us, iGeo wasn’t all about the tests! Throughout the week we enjoyed the unforgettable experience of building friendships with other like-minded students from across the world, sharing precious memories together. We also relished countless opportunities to explore the fascinating culture and environment of Hong Kong through entertaining cultural exchanges, alongside excursions to Tai Po and the UNESCO Global Geopark.
Written by Freya Ruparel, Zachary Elliott, Alex Teeuw and Naomi Gammon.

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