"If you fell down yesterday, stand up today." HKU SPACE CC is a place to offer you the second chance in pursuing your goal. The life as an associate degree student in CC was tough, but valuable. Studying in social sciences is a pathway to further investigate our society, as well as ourselves. I hope that all of you can enjoy the diversity of campus life in the coming year.

Facing the uncertainty was the most fearful thing for an individual. However, for the past two years, studying social sciences in HKU SPACE CC not only built up my fundamental knowledge on subjects like social policies and sociology, but also helped me gain insight to my prospects. With the numerous remarkable teachers, you will be able to learn much more than you would have imagined. So stop self-pity, go chase your dream, because your future is never truly set!

I am fortunate to study social sciences in HKU SPACE CC, which motivated me to think outside the box. It changed the way I see the world, and guided me to explore different facets of the society and analyse social issues from multiple perspectives. The lecturers were all kind-hearted and willing to help. My classmates were friendly and self-motivated. Lastly, a friendly reminder to DSE students: Try to adjust your attitude when you first enter the college - don't see it as a failure, but an opportunity to grow!

Life is like a journey. If you decided on the direction of your journey, you have to work towards the destination, no matter how long it takes. Yet, do not forget to enjoy the journey, and treasure the people you meet. HKU SPACE CC is one of the stations in my life journey. Good friends and great teachers are my greatest support whenever I need help. Every one of you can find your direction - enjoy your journey!

Studying social sciences at HKU SPACE CC trained me to review issues from different angles. Through discussions, projects and research, I developed the ability to think critically and independently. The theoretical and practical knowledge of social sciences helped me to deal with the real world challenges. Self-discipline, diligence, plan your time and work harder than before are required to get a good result. Grab the internship opportunities and join the leadership programmes provided by CC to train self-confidence and social skills.

The experience of studying in HKU SPACE CC was unforgettable. It was not only about gaining knowledge but also about knowing myself during these two years.

Studying at HKU SPACE CC was an irreplaceable experience! You could concrete your dream, seek advice from lecturers and meet your best friends here. All you need to bear in mind is to believe in yourself and follow your passion. Every effort will be rewarded. You can do it!!!

Studying at HKU SPACE Community College, I experienced many things that I would otherwise not. CC gave me a brand new opportunity to delve into the subject that I was interested in. Besides, the Social Sciences discipline here let students explore different themes in year 1. This allowed us to make a more informed and knowledgeable choice before selecting the theme. Having undergone the 2 years of study, I would like to encourage you that: DSE IS MERELY ONE OF MANY WAYS. WHEN THERE IS HOPE THERE IS A WAY!

Studying in HKU SPACE CC is a great experience to me. I learnt a lot from the lecturers and classmates. Be hardworking and stay positive!

I believe that students can gain so much from studying at HKU SPACE CC, not just knowledge from books, but also the enthusiastic support and care from the lecturers. The most valuable thing at CC is the lecturers’ passionate teaching. They really teach from their heart, enabling us to study well, and helping us to achieve our lifelong goals, well-equipped to face a myriad of social challenges. I hope that you too can also discover your future here, and let HKU SPACE CC be the stepping-stone that leads you ever-closer to your dream!

For me, HKU SPACE CC is generally regarded as a stepping stone to get into university. It provides me with profound acknowledgement on studying Social Sciences. Besides that, participating in different service trips and study tours that were held by Social Sciences domain have broadened my horizons and made me be more concerned about social issues in our society. These experiences are memorable; they turned me to become enthusiastic and passionate about studying social affairs. With these experiences, I have become well equipped to prepare for my university education. To be frank, studying in HKU SPACE CC is a journey but not a destiny. Let’s seize every chance and strive for excellence.

Studying in HKU SPACE CC was a wonderful journey. The knowledge I gain is new and interesting and can provide a foundation for further study. The experience in CC could enlighten my personal attitude no matter I can enter university or not. The social science programme is beneficial for students who are interested in society issues but not knowing which perspectives they can investigate. This is a fortunate for me to find my direction in HKU SPACE CC.

“I am a loser; all my friends enter universities except me…” I held these beliefs when I entered HKU SPACE CC. I felt frustrated and lost to confront this unfamiliar environment. In fact, the result of public exam should not be the criterion to evaluate you and I. Everyone should have their unique values. Throughout two-year study of Social Sciences here, it would undoubtedly guide you to find out your values and the important things in your life. As long as you always hold the belief that takes everything seriously during the process, you will definitely gain a lot. Therefore, you can participate in different activities and meet new buddies so as to understand yourself deeply and concern about others. Try to perceive and respect everyone you meet as if how you expect others to treat you. Moreover, seeking help from the considerate lecturers of Social Sciences when you are facing difficulties. Linking up the knowledge learnt with your daily lives would seem more interesting and useful. Let’s look for your distinctive life values!

請保持自信和開放的態度，趁著兩年時間好好重新認識自己、建立好屬於自己的價值觀。世界那麼大，除了做大學生，還有很多的路。HKU SPACE CC是一個提供很多升學就業機會的平台，請好好把握這些機會。若自覺是讀書的料子，請用盡全力專注學業，兩年內必定會有應得的回報。若發現自己並非讀書的料子，請盡快尋找自己的夢想和長處，向屬於自己的標竿直跑，不要浪費的時間。這就是我在HKU SPACE CC讀了兩年後的感想。

If there is one word that can precisely describe my two-year journey here, this must be "FRUITFUL". When I first entered this community college, I was in a state of self-denial due to the failure in public examination. Fortunately, HKU SPACE CC has provided a platform for me to self reflect and rethink my life goal. I feel thankful to have met many kind and helpful lecturers from social sciences domain. They helped me to go through a myriad of difficulties such as assignments and university interviews. It is also important to have mutual support from HKU SPACE CC friends in this fruitful journey. Besides, I have changed my own mindset and leant to think critically towards everything. I was acting like a robot at my secondary school years, such as just following everyone without my own critical judgment. Through studying sociology, I am equipped to think bigger. Not only focus on the individual but also to be aware of the outside world. Just because one never experiences it doesn't mean the outside world doesn't exist. I never say studying associate degree is the end of the story. Instead, it is a brand new chapter. Remember to have faith and everything will work out.

Studying in HKU SPACE Community College these two years, I become a confident and tough person. It provides me a great learning environment. Passionate lecturers offered consultations and tutoring which encouraged me to embrace challenges. Although it wasn’t an easy time, it is meaningful and fruitful time I have so far.

Today’s failure doesn’t mean tomorrow’s failure. Never look down on yourself. I thought it was just a failure for me to enter HKU SPACE CC, especially when most of my friends entered a local university. To be honest, the life in HKU SPACE CC is quite hard and stressful as there are a lot of assignments and projects. However, you can discover your passion and future goal with the help of teachers and fellow classmates. Love what you do is always the first step and the key to success. From the various social sciences courses which you have not exposed before, you will discover that studying is no longer boring or rote memorizing. It can be full of fun as you realize that social sciences can be so close to your daily life. At last, whether you can get back to university depends on how much effort you put and how much you love the thing you are doing. So, just persist with your goal and believe in yourself, and then you will!

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”. If you are enthusiastic about your studies in Social Sciences, HKU SPACE CC will be a cornerstone for you to achieve your goal. In my 2-year “SPACE Journey”, I felt thankful that the courses did not merely enrich my knowledge, but more importantly they helped me understand the psychological and social development of myself. Although studying at HKU SPACE CC could be competitive and stressful, it is up to you to cherish this opportunity to achieve a fruitful college life especially while there are many considerate and supportive lecturers by your side.

Because of failure in public examination, I had low self-confidence and no hope towards my future. However, I experienced a turning point here. I started to study hard with passion, to become a committee member and speak publicly, and to believe in my ability. Definitely, I experienced moments of sorrow and fear. However, when you work hard, focus on the goals and keep moving on with perseverance, what you receive is far more than what you expect. I cherish memories of studying here. This is a journey of a lifetime. Let’s study hard, work hard and play hard. Believe yourself and you can do it.

It was a memorable and good experience to study in the College. During these two years of study, I equipped myself with academic knowledge and presentation skills which are useful for further studies. With assistance and encouragement from lecturers and schoolmates, I was able to overcome all the difficulties, and this made studying enjoyable.

There are many inspiring lecturers in this programme. They like to interact with students during the lectures. More importantly, they are willing to answer students’ questions in detail as long as you are willing to take an initiative to communicate with them. Lastly, determination and hard work are definitely the keys to achieve one’s goal.

After the public examination, HKU SPACE CC offered a valuable second opportunity for me to strive for my dream to study at university. In these two years of college life, I benefited a lot and experienced personal growth. Although it was not an easy journey, hard work and effort would definitely be rewarded.

The mode of study in HKU SPACE CC makes a big difference from that of secondary school. It gives us the skills required for future progression to university education. Compared with the Form 6 students, we are more prepared for the needs of the university. Trust ourselves that we are not the losers!

After becoming a student of Social Sciences at HKU SPACE Community College, I can honestly say that I am glad that I failed HKALE. If I had been "lucky" enough to become a university student by the traditional route, I would currently be studying engineering and convincing myself that being engineer is well-paid and secure. However, I would never have had the chance to realize that my real passion lay in studying Social Sciences. After two years of study, the most important message I have received is to be curious and constructively critical. In doing so, I will gain academic advantages and bring benefit to my whole life.

I still remember what the CUHK professor told me during my admission interview, “We really adore students from your College as your peers showed extensive knowledge in the subject matter and can articulate their academic interest profoundly.”