"Interning with OWN Academy has undoubtedly been one of the most rewarding learning
experiences that I have had at university. The opportunity to work in such a promising start-up has
allowed me to develop skills crucial for the working world and really challenge myself in a way that
has been both rewarding and enjoyable. This role coupled with Natalie’s contagious passion, energy
and unflappable desire to make a difference has made for an unforgettable experience and I am
so grateful to have been given this opportunity."

Aishling (21), Business and Political Science Student, Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)

"I’ve enrolled both my children (ages 7 and 12) in OWN Inspiration Summer, Exploration Saturdays and the
Easter Experience for them to get ideas and exposure on career possibilities. I love OWN Academy because
it exposes them to a range of areas including creative arts, architecture and design, show production, the latest
technologies and how it is utilized in today’s world. There’s no other class like this in Hong Kong and I think
the offering and concept is brilliant. I particularly enjoy reading my kids blog about their experience and seeing
their photos online. It’s a great way for them to document, reflect and to develop their writing skills at the same
time. Brandon has identified new areas of interest and is now diving deeper thanks to OWN Academy.

I would wholeheartedly recommend this camp to parents who are looking at introducing their kids to skills and
careers in the new century."

Yolanda Choy, Mother of 7 and 12 yrs old, Diocesan Girls' School and Hong Kong International School

"My brother and I are both interested in the medical field. When our father, Marcelo said we were going to study
in Hong Kong I almost had a heart attack! I was on vacation in Brazil and I can't say I love school because I don't
believe their method is efficient enough and teach us what is to be a citizen of the world.

I searched about OWN Academy with my brother and we saw it wasn't a regular school, then my father told us
we were not going to be studying with books, but by meeting different people and hearing their experiences and
getting to know the inside of the science and medicine field.

It was a great experience, we visited lots of interesting places and talked to many different people and the lessons
we learned we will sure take them to life."

Isabela Lamas, 16 yrs old, Brazil

"My daughter took the trip to Cartoon Network and she loved the hands on experience that Natalie
was able to provide for her. She worked on a deadline to create a commercial that will air on social
media for the Cartoon Network. Not only that, she got to pitch it to the President of the company.
This was an experience that many college age students would love to have and Natalie was able to
provide the real world scenario to my daughter at such a young age. OWN Academy provided an
amazing experience for my daughter!

Tim Lange, Father of 12 yrs old, Hong Kong International School

"[My children] would accomplish much more if they could experience an innovative form of education,
that prepares them for the future in this new world and new professions. I researched for days trying to
find a rich experience and fortunately I found OWN Academy and Natalie.

My kids are interested in medicine field, so Natalie designed a specific program and they had the opportunity
to meet and speak to people that are really changing our world for good.
Doctors, researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, media people and many others.

They visited leading institutions such as Hong Kong Science and Technology University and Queen Mary
hospital, visited many labs that create tomorrow’s technologies that will impact the world. This experience
unveiled a new world of options and paths that they can follow to be successful as professionals and human
beings."

Marcelo Lamas, Father of 13 and 16 yrs old, Brazil

"This [Cartoon Network trip to Singapore] was a great learning experience for my daughter.
She got to see first hand what it’s like to work in a real media organization, and understand
the creative process. For her, the opportunity to collaborate with other kids in coming up
developing creative ideas was also invaluable. Natalie, and the group as a whole, were very
supportive: she was able to take on new challenges but in a safe environment”.

Nick Foxall, Father of 13 yrs old, Shatin College