College Life

Upon reflection of my time in HPSHCC, I am filled with gratitude and pride. I was fortunate over the last two years to receive a strong foundation of industry knowledge and useful skills from the Higher Diploma in Hotel Management programme. In addition, being a part of the Student Union gave me the chance to hone important leadership skills. What I will treasure for years to come are the friendships I have developed while attending HPSHCC. I am extremely grateful for the unforgettable experiences I had at HPSHCC, which not only helped me to be well-prepared for my future academic endeavours, but also allowed me to attend the institution of my choice. I look forward to putting the knowledge and skills I gained to use as I embark on the next chapter.

The two year of study at HPSHCC was very fulfilling. All the lecturers are very professional and willing to answer questions, which helped us learn a lot about our major. Most of the lecturers are the elites in their industry, so they can impart a lot of practical experience to us. In addition, the College has built Hotel training centers for our practice. For example,  a standard guest room for taking housekeeping lesson. To conclude, by studying here you can improve yourself and prepare for the future.

Even though my DSE results were not as good as expected, I realised that as long as I persevered and worked hard, I can still enter the university after two years of study at HPSHCC. Therefore, we should not give up our ambition and goals. I would like to thank all the lecturers I have met in the past two years, who have imparted the best knowledge to me.

Apart from lectures, the two-year programme provided us with lots of activities, including local and overseas, allowing us to enrich our experience. Practical training is an important element of the programme, as it can enable us to acquire basic work skills which may not be able to learn completely from notes. Although it was unfortunate that some activities were cancelled due to COVID-19, I would like to thank all the lecturers for their helping hands in my academic studies.

Two years have passed in the blink of an eye. With the online learning being adopted, I barely met my classmates and lecturers face to face. However, the "new normal" did not affect our lecturers who had shown their dedication to teaching. Studying the Higher Diploma programme in Hotel Management at HPSHCC enabled me to pursue a career in the hospitality industry and to further my studies. I am thankful to my lecturers and classmates for all the support and hard work throughout these two years.

The Higher Diploma programme in Hotel Management allowed me to recognise my future goal and paved the way to develop my career in the hotel industry. The wide-ranging courses equipped me with professional management knowledge in the industry, and provided me with the cornerstone for my future career. Besides, HPSHCC highlights diversified personal development. As a Student Ambassador of HPSHCC, I had the opportunity to welcome guests and to become an emcee (mc) at the college event. Thank you for providing us with precious learning opportunities outside the classroom.

There is a Chinese proverb for encouragement: Where there is a will, there is a way. It was one of my mottos when I was studying at HPSHCC. Though I have been told that it was difficult to get into universities by taking a higher diploma, I still believe that students who are willing to pay efforts in their studies deserve the opportunity to study in universities. I am more than grateful for receiving supports and assistance from my lecturers throughout the past two years. Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to tell future students: Trust yourself. Trust HPSHCC.

HPSHCC’s Higher Diploma programme in Hotel Management has given me opportunities to learn about hotel management. Apart from subject theories, I have also learned some interesting knowledge about the industry. Although teaching was conducted online most of the time due to the pandemic, I still gained a lot over the two years, including team work experience. Great thanks to all lecturers who gave me advice and support so that I could find the right direction for my future career development.

Time flies. Two years of school life at HPSHCC has passed. I am glad to be a student ambassador in helping the promotion of the College. Affected by the pandemic, online teaching was adapted. However, this did not change my passion in the tourism and hospitality industry. Many thanks to all the lecturers who encouraged me to pursue my education goals.

The Higher Diploma in Hotel Management has allowed me to pursue a career in the hotel industry, endowed me with nuanced knowledge, and helped me realize my potential.  As a Senior Student Ambassador, I feel it's my duty to encourage secondary students I've encountered to strive for their best. Nothing is impossible if you apply yourself.

Time flies and I am going to continue my studies at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University after a fruitful school life at HPSHCC. HPSHCC’s Higher Diploma programme in Hotel Management enables students to acquire knowledge beyond textbooks. Apart from lectures, the College provides us with opportunities in practical work and placement. The practical assessment and the placement in luxury hotels equipped me with real life operation experiences. I am well-prepared for future challenges in the hotel industry and felt very grateful to the lecturers and counsellors who had given me much support and useful advice on academic and career development.

My HKDSE result did not meet the minimum entrance requirements of local universities. Fortunately, thanks to HPSHCC for giving me an environment to learn and an opportunity to work in a hotel. Although my academic path was not too smooth, I knew there was more than one way. Therefore, don’t lose faith.