College Life

Because of my determination to get a place in University, I chose to study a two-year Higher Diploma programme without doubts after public exam. The College provides a great learning environment and quality lecturers. Immersed in a good learning atmosphere, not only can I gain the professional knowledge in the books, but also have great companionship for studying and striving together, my faith in entering University has hence been reinforced during these two years. I also realise that being a University student is important, but keep on learning is what we should pursue lifelong.

I enjoyed my time studying at the College. HD in Nutrition and Food Management is a well-designed programme which focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects. Not only can we learn theories about nutritional science and food service systems, but also practically design and cook a balanced diet ourselves. It is an ideal place for us to flourish our interest in nutritional science. Also, lecturers at the College are friendly and passionate in teaching. They have taught us many useful things aside from theories such as studying skills in tertiary education.

Studying the HD in Nutrition and Food Management programme has equipped me with both a strong foundation of theories such as biochemistry and food chemistry, as well as practical knowledge, for example: food service operation and the skills of report writing. Site visits to Cathy Pacific Catering Services in Tung Chung was a good opportunity to experience the working environment in food industry. At the College, l had met a lot of friends and we shared a lot of unforgettable memories, from practical cooking to food marketing presentations. There are good facilities to help students build up excellent study atmosphere. The College also provides good support such as counselling and talks from professionals in industry, and as a result, I have found my direction during these past two years of college life. Self-initiative and effective learning are the two most important things I have learnt and it will definitely help my study at university.

Studying at the College in the past year was really impressive, especially the things that we have learnt in lectures, which were definitely different from the lessons in high school. It was really interesting to cover food marketing and food services practices. They can help me to acquire better skills for facing real life situations. The lecturers are also very helpful. They are willing to answer all my questions with patience. Besides, I have made a lot of friends who gave me a meaningful and unforgettable life in College, we always helped each other.

The past 2-year at the College were enjoyable. The programme has broadenedmy horizon in the world of nutrition and strengthened my ability in laboratory skills and logical thinking. Apart from learning the knowledge and skills, lecturers have provided opportunities for students to learn in different ways, e.g. discussion, cooperation, providing feedbacks and presentation. Furthermore, extra-curricular activities increased my confidence levels at the workplace and when communicating with others, an example being Green Day, which was an activity to promote eating with low carbon. Studying at the College resulted in not only pursuing academic achievements for future careers, but also gaining social exposureand communication skills for my future studies and career aspirations.

My year at the College was undoubtedly rewarding! Studying at the College reassured my determination to get into local universities.  I experienced quality teaching from devoted and enthusiastic lecturers. The interpersonal and studying skills I learnt here help a lot with my future life.  Moreover, the emphasis of a proactive learning style also well equips me to adapt my future studies in universities.  It was an enjoyable and fruitful experience to be one of the students at the College.

The two years at the College is the most enjoyable and fruitful experience I have ever had! The programme in Nutrition and Food Management has provided me broad-based knowledge as well as in-depth understandings in topics related to heath and science, which serves as a good foundation for my university study. Apart from classroom learning, the College also arranged visits to food premises such as LSG Sky Chef and Lee Kum Kee factory, where I could apply the theories learned in lectures to real life. I also had a lot of fun joining various school activities such as O-Camp, Singing Contest and High Table Dinner in HKU.

我在中學時修讀理科，與一般純理科目相比，營養學比較貼近日常生活。加上今時今日愈來愈多人關注健康生活，將來求職就業也更有優勢。至於選擇高級文憑的原因是這個課程專科比例較高，能提供較深入的專業知識；另外，課程與多間英國大學有銜接，有利將來升學。過去一年，透過一連串實習及實驗課，我學會了如何將書本理論付諸實踐，例如我們曾參與一次以低碳飲食及生活為主題的外展服務實習，不但獲得籌備活動的經驗，亦認識了多位資深的社區營養師，得到很多寶貴的意見和經驗分享。