College Life

Higher Diploma in Hotel Managementgrantedme a 6-month internship practice at Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong, in which really acted as the milestone in my academic development in hospitality. This is definitely the one and only programme in Hong Kong that provides fruitful opportunities to actualize concepts and knowledge we learnt in reference books. In terms of programme structures, it is well arranged with practical exercises, quizzes coupled with exams and group-projects which prepared  students to take up any job nature in hotels and tackle any challenges in the workplace. Together with lecturers who are having rich experiences in this field, you can surely find your path in the career development.

This program not only offers the basic knowledge of tourism and events management, but also allows students to learn more through job placements, site visits, guest lectures and internships. Participating in placements enables me to understand more about the operations in the tourism industry. Besides acquiring knowledge from books, student life at HPSHCC is full of opportunities to prepare for the future. The lecturers are dedicated, the counsellors are supportive and the schoolmates are friendly. All in all, I have definitely have had a great two years here and the rewards are beyond my expectations.

This programme provided me with a plethora of legal principles and practice knowledge, which instilled a desire to pursue a career in criminology. Legal courses like criminal law, tort law and civil procedure enhanced my analytical skills and broadened my understanding in Hong Kong law. The programme has had a tremendous beneficial impact on my undergraduate studies in the university.

In the past two years, I have gained a lot being in this College. I have made new friends with the same goals. We studied in the library before quizzes and exams, experienced success and failure together, as well as supported and encouraged each other. The enthusiastic and professional lecturers have not only taught us knowledge and skills, but also helped us cultivate our goals and future prospects. Moreover, the teaching mode of the College is similar to that of a university, it helps me to adapt to university life.

In this programme, I have learnt lots of health-related knowledge and professional skills, this helped me to build a strong foundation for future study in nursing. Moreover, we were taught by health professionals in some of the courses, therefore we could know the up-to-date information about the health field and learn about the daily episodes in different health sectors. All of these sharpened my target of being a nurse. In the past 2 years, I have experienced a lot of diverse courses, particularly the placement experience which allowed me to learn and meet different service targets in community centers. Those experiences made me become more mature and prudent when dealing with different affairs.

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.

During the two-year fruitful study of Higher Diploma in Nutrition and Food Management at the College, I have not only learned some fundamental science and nutrition knowledge, but also experienced many interesting practice sessions. I need to credit the lecturers of the College for inspiring me lots of insights. They are really professional and give endless help and advice to me during my study. Besides, some of the courses are similar to HKU, this definitely paved the way for my university study. On the other hand, cooking at a well-equipped nutrition laboratory and conducting practical works at HKU laboratory are all indelible experiences for me. These valuable exposures similar to the practical world really facilitated my study and enriched my knowledge. Because of all these precious moments I had at HPSHCC family with my friends, I enjoyed my study very much.

I have gained more than expected in the past two years. The College has provided in-class training, case studies, internship opportunities and extra-curricular activities to faciliate my learning. Moreover, the College cares about the students and offers valuable advice on our studies and career development. I am glad that I have made a wise decision to study here.

During my time at HPSHCC, I joined accounting competitions and activities, which allowed me to apply the business theoretical knowledge learnt in class. I am grateful to the College for a summer internship opportunity to be an accounting clerk at Po Leung Kuk. It enriched my CV, strengthened my confidence, as well as improved my interpersonal, organisational and numerical processing skills. It has set me up well for the future.

Studying an Associate Degree programme is not an academic failure, it is rather like a pitstop for personal growth and redefining your goal. In these two years, I have learnt to appreciate and grasp opportunities, always try to do the best we can. I am motivated to learn in progress as majority of us at the College shared the similar goal. Alongside with the support and guidance from our lecturers, specifically in the social sciences stream, I am able to understand different social situations and hence bridging the University syllabus. The College Student Counsellors have also helped me a lot in planning my future ahead.

The Higher Diploma for Legal Executives programme equipped me with comprehensive legal knowledge and practical research skills, which are necessary for a competent legal executive.

Although I have changed my career path from legal to medical field, the 2-year study at HPSHCC has prepared me well to face a much difficult challenge – studying a 6-year bachelor degree programme. I am thankful for what I have learnt from the programme which helped me to find my passion to study chinese medicine.

It has been a fantabulous journey for me to study at this College. The courses provided are practical which gear us up for our future studies as well as career development. Apart from the academic enlightenment, dedicated lecturers and supportive counsellors have continuously encouraged us to defy obstacles, inspired us to implement goals and strive for higher achievements. Nonetheless, I have a valuable chance to participate in the mentorship programme held by the College together with the renowned Australian Investment Bank – Macquarie, and I also served the College as one of the student ambassadors. These experiences definitely developed my interpersonal skills and broadened my horizons. Although I have to leave the College and started my university education, the wonderful moments shared with educators, classmates and friends at the College will always remain in my heart.