光阴似箭，昔日旁徨迷惘的心情与现在兴奋雀 跃的心情形成强烈的对比。这一年，历经波 折，但亦能遇到一群志同道合的朋友以及循循 善诱的老师，大家互相勉励，共同渡过短暂而 忙碌的副学士生活。有时候，绕一条较长的路 未必是坏事，只因它可能会为你带来意外的收 获。

感恩一进来就遇到不少良师益友，令我很快可以适应下来。学习当然有辛苦既时候，但只要肯捱肯拼搏，有谓天道酬勤，必定会有美好的成果。
The road to happiness is paved with adversity.

HKU SPACE CC provides students with sufficient resources and support. The Japanese Studies programme helps students build up a solid foundation of the Japanese language. Moreover, lecturers at CC are all kind-hearted and willing to solve students’ problems. All in all, this programme definitely would be the best choice for anyone interested in Japan and its culture. For me, it was definitely a memorable 2-year journey.

A dream doesn't become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination and hard work. I am grateful that HKU SPACE Community College gave me a second chance. HKU SPACE Community College provided me a clear path to achieve my dream. Especially the lecturers in College who are always patient, kind and willing to help. I hope you can also persevere and work hard towards your goals.

我是Danny，现就读香港中文大学的性别研究课程，曾於2013年至15年间就读港大附属学院的文学副学士（语言及人文学科）课程，主修日本语及日本文化。修读日本语及日本文化不但能够让我学到日本流行文化、日本商业等知识，课程亦会著重於日本语的学习，令学生修读完成后可以达到JLPT N3的水平。由於课程里所教授的日本语均是由零开始，同学一开始不需要任何日本语的基础，因此十分适合任何有对日本文化或日语有兴趣的同学。

Studying at the Community College was originally an inconvenient experience, due to the long-lasting misunderstandings of the public. Yet, for me, the education provided by the AA Japanese Studies programme at HKU SPACE CC was as good as that by most, if not all undergraduate programmes. Japanese Studies programme at HKU SPACE CC provided me with not only intensive Japanese language training, which made me well-prepared for the one-year exchange programme at The University of Tokyo during my undergraduate studies, but also courses that helped me build up a strong theoretical foundation to deal with the rigorous academic courses at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Although I have shifted my focus on Japanese Studies to Sinophone Studies and critical theories after entering the university, the classes I attended at HKU SPACE CC did enable me to ponder on my studies in one more dimension. I owe an arigato gozaimasu (thank you in Japanese) to my Japanese teachers, and all the instructors who enlightened me when I was still struggling with a university degree. I cannot say they are better than those at the university, but they are good enough to help you start your academic journey.

After entering HKU, I still cherish my memories at HKU SPACE CC where I had friendly teachers, fellow classmates and 'battle companions' who had the same goals. Although the coursework was tough, I was able to get through it and achieve my final goal: entering HKU. Enjoy your life at Community College!

在這兩年，遇到很好的老師和同學，老師們經常鼓勵我們要為入大學而努力，亦不時給我們意見。另外，跟同學一起為project奮鬥趕deadline，一起努力排練話劇的日子，也為學校生活添上很多色彩。在這裡，可以盡情展現真實的自己，也可以找到真我。

我很庆幸在这两年遇上充满教学热诚的老师和志同道合的朋友。很回味那些跟同学们一起在图书馆打书钉，和在天地堂的时候，带各自的Switch 来开Mario Party 的日子。而学科的交流活动，让我认识了一些现在也有保持联络的日本朋友。对我来说，在学院修读日本研究是一个明智的决定。