College Life

My critical thinking skills have been greatly enhanced after I studied comprehensive curriculum of Social Sciences provided by this College. The past two-year campus life is challenging, yet enjoyable, for me to strive for the same goal with my buddies. We labeled ourselves as “Procrastinator United” to struggle with every deadline of assignments, presentations and examinations with unforgettable overnights. To me, attitude can make such big differences since a head full of fears has no space for dreams. Only passion leads us to success. Studying at this College serves as a milestone relocating myself with my interest and desired dreams, which facilitates my personal growth.

Looking back on these two years of College life at HPSHCC, what I have learnt and gained is beyond my expectation. Regarding academic support, all the lecturers are tremendously professional. They do not only teach theoretical knowledge, but also supplement with interesting real-life examples. I have met a lot of good friends here and participated in different kinds of activities, such as the Shanghai Exchange Tour and drama performance. All of these have shaped me to be a better, all-rounded person. Lastly, I must say I have made the right choice to study at HPSHCC.

Many people regard studying an associate degree as a path for the unsuccessful in HKDSE and JUPAS. I see it as an alternative route to realising my dream. The programme has deepened my understanding and passion in psychology, thus laying a solid foundation for future studies. The lecturers are professionals in their respective industries; their dedicated teaching and sharing have helped us to identify our goals. After these two years, I strongly believe that whatever hardships that come my way, I can overcome them and fulfill my dreams.

I made a right choice of studying at the College two years ago. I do not only acquire knowledge about Psychology, but also gain some useful skills through taking part in the events, workshops and seminars held and promoted by the Student Development Resource Center (SDRC). What is more, being a Student Ambassador enriched my college life. The counsellors are nice and supportive. They always provide informative news and guidance on my further studies. The lecturers are professional and responsive. I had a great time and a lot of good memories in these two fruitful years.

With the help of lecturers and counsellors at the College, I adapt to the new College life quickly and I make a lot of good friends too. Equipped with the knowledge and good memories, I am now confident to move on to the next stage of my life.

Reviewing my 2-year study at the College, I would not say it is relaxing throughout all times, but I would not say it is tough either. Instead, it is one of the most memorable moments of my life. I still remember that anxious feeling I had when I first entered the College: worrying that I may not make friends, not being able to catch up with school work and was afraid my future may not go the way I want it to be. Now that I look back, I discover I did not only have buddies who can share each other’s deep feelings, lecturers who teach from their hearts and counsellors who always place student concerns as their top priority, but also knowledge and abilities that are useful in universities or even lifetime. With everyone’s support and encouragement, together with a do-my-best spirit on all assignments and presentations, my dream – entering a university that I have been longing for has come true.

Throughout the two years at the College, not only did I acquire knowledge regarding Social Sciences and Psychology which helped consolidate my academic basis, I also understood and knew myself better. Like many others, I was anxious when I first came to the College. I chose Psychology back then only because I knew I like working with others, especially children, and I was interested in a career relating to counselling. However, with exposure to different areas of Psychology through different courses, joining talks and workshops organised by the College, learning lecturers’ experiences and having heard their advices, I discovered and realised my interest and how my career pathway should be. Besides academic aspects, the College also helped mold me into a better person with greater confidence.

Regarding the 2-year study at the College, I have gained more than I expected. The College is not only a place to acquire knowledge or a stepping-stone to the university, but also a place turning me to be more mature to meet the requirement of the future world. Apart from providing an alternative pathway to enter the university, the College has also provided me with a variety of platforms to extend learning beyond academic studies. I was chosen as a Student Ambassador and the representative of the College joining a joint college study tour. From these precious experiences, I have widened my scope and expanded my social connection. Furthermore, I have rebuilt self-confidence in these two years. The support from lecturers and the resources provided by the College enable me to pursue excellence in my studies. The courses also allow me to study in different psychology disciplines, such as developmental psychology and abnormal psychology, which provide me with a very strong foundation to continue my studies in the degree programme and inspire my career choice.

To me, studying at the College was a memorable learning experience. Looking back to these three years at the College, I am thankful for what I have gained and learnt here. I remember when I first came to this College, I was anxious of adapting to this new environment. The learning style here is totally different from that of secondary schools. It emphasises self-learning, self-discipline, independent and critical thinking which is challenging but indeed helps me to prepare for my future study at university. Besides, students here are equipped with various learning opportunities apart from classroom learning. During my study, I was fortunate to have a chance to join the Beijing and Tianjin study tour. I explored more about these two cities and also myself. I had chances to try out things that I have not encountered before and met people with different cultural background.

I felt that I am now equipped with basic professional knowledge in different fields. Besides studying Psychology, we also had opportunities to explore different areas of knowledge, such as history, popular culture and management. During these 3 years, apart from nourishing myself with knowledge, I had an enjoyable time with classmates since this school provides me a chance to open up myself more in friendship and learn how to get others to have a deeper understanding of me.

As time flies like an arrow, my fruitful life at the College has officially come to an end. In the past 3 years, what I gained from the College was not only knowledge from books but also a sense of self-affirmation, a group of true friends, a more consolidated basis on learning and a better me. It gave me a clearer concept on how to strive for my best to achieve my goal which may help me a lot throughout the rest of my life. In conclusion, the College is not just a stepping stone for further studying but a platform which you can improve and enrich yourself.

In these two years, my horizon has been broadened as I have learnt different disciplines of social sciences which cannot be learnt in secondary school. The programme enriches my knowledge and provides me with strong foundation in social sciences for my further studies. It also emphasises different aspects of Psychology, such as Social Psychology and Developmental Psychology, which arouses my interest in Psychology. Apart from theoretical learning, doing projects can help me to practically apply theories. Besides, lecturers are professional and devoted to teaching. They are willing to help students with difficulties. Furthermore, counsellors at Student Development Resource Centre (SDRC) provide information about further studies and counselling services. Through frequent contact with them, I can develop healthy psychological well-being and get well-prepared for the university admission. Studying at the College indeed gives me a fruitful and treasurable experience.