In 2021, I was disappointed to get my DSE transcript, as it did not satisfy university admission requirements. At that moment, I couldn't imagine myself being unable to enrol at any university. Luckily, I applied for the Higher Diploma in Engineering at HKU SPACE CC. HKU SPACE CC has provided me with a great learning environment, facility, and resources in the past two years. HKU SPACE CC not only laid the groundwork for my engineering expertise but also expanded my social circle.

Remembering how I chose HKU SPACE CC:

After 2018 HKDSE, I marginally missed out on a chance to go straight into university because of the Chinese Language requirement. I then decided to take a risk and go for HKU again by choosing HKU SPACE CC, since HKU SPACE CC students had the bigger shot getting back into HKU, and it was a hell of a journey!

Life During my time in HKU SPACE CC:

In these two years of study, it was a bitter-sweet experience, but I did enjoy my time there. Even though the environment was not the same as those studying AD Engineering in KEC but flying from one campus to another makes our life in HKU SPACE CC more memorable, as I and my mates had left many memories on different campuses! Some lecturers were very passionate and helpful in helping me understand the academic knowledge, as well as supporting me to get into university! I wouldn’t have done it without HKU SPACE CC, so thank you so much to all lecturers, program leaders, and staff who have helped me along the way!

Message to fellow students in HKU SPACE CC:

Getting into HKU isn’t an easy ft., I tried twice (year 1 and year 2), the second try was a success, but the long wait of the conditional offer made me terrified to the point where I paid the $5000 deposit to HKUST as a backup route. I’ve seen some of my friends got unlucky and didn’t receive any offers, so to all the current students of HKU SPACE CC, please keep faith and give your all in every course! Don’t slow down, because every grade counts, one slip-up could cost you a good university offer! Keep fighting!

When I received my HKDSE result, I felt lost but I did not lose my hope. I chose to continue my study in Higher Diploma in Engineering in HKU SPACE Community College. The knowledge and skills I learnt in this programme were very useful. Also, the lecturers I met here were very professional, kind and helpful, who were so willing to stay behind to teach us! The learning atmosphere here fueled up my passion to study hard and I would like to express my deepest thanks to all lecturers.

This year, I was admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong. Thanks to HKU SPACE Community College for giving me a fruitful year and a second chance to make my University dream comes true.

Honestly, without the supports and encouragements from the professional and whole-hearted lecturers in HKU SPACE Community College, I would not have received a senior year entry offer from The University of Hong Kong.

In this two-year study in Higher Diploma in Engineering programme, I gained not only the academic knowledge from various courses, but also became clear in my future direction. The lecturers shared a lot of valuable experience and advices with me and they were always willing to help when I encountered difficulties or felt lost about my future. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all lecturers who have taught me and gave me guidance in the past years. Thank you very much!

I can tell you that a two-year study experience at HKU SPACE Community College is valuable and fruitful. Studying is not independent work and I made lots of friends here including classmates and lecturers. I always met lecturers who were willing to stay behind to teach us. Last summer I joined an internship programme at Hongkong International Terminals (HIT). Together with students from different universities and colleges we analysed the relationship between the velocity of a crane and the lifetime of components. I was very glad that I could make use of my study to apply my knowledge at work and that I could broaden my horizon. Thank you HKU SPACE Community College for giving me a great opportunity to learn and to explore my talent!

I did not believe I would have an opportunity to study in The University of Hong Kong when my HKDSE result was released. However, HKU SPACE Community College provided me a second chance to pursue my university goal, with a quality education delivered by its Engineering Programme Team. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all lecturers who have taught me in the past year. They were not only teaching the knowledge from the textbooks, but also inspiring me to learn through lab sessions, training workshops and visits. After one year of study at HKU SPACE Community College, I am so happy to tell you that I was admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong. Thank you so much!

After receiving my HKDSE results, I felt disappointed and I was confused about my future. However, by having the valuable chance to complete the Higher Diploma in Engineering programme at HKU SPACE Community College, I was able to develop practical skills and knowledge through lectures, lab sessions and site visits. With lecturers’ patience and guidance, together with the advanced engineering equipment, I became a well equipped and knowledgeable engineering student. I am so happy to tell you that I was finally admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong. Thank you so much!

Late 2014 was definitely a difficult period for me. I felt very disappointed after receiving my HKDSE results. Yet I was so determined to continue to my study in engineering, so following advice from my family and teachers. I applied for the Higher Diploma in Engineering programme at HKU SPACE Community College, and have no regrets. HKU SPACE Community College gave me a second chance to pursue my dream. I have learnt different professional skills. Through lectures, lab sessions, training workshops and visits, I have been nurtured to become a well-equipped engineering student. I kept improving myself and eventually I was admitted to the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong in 2015. Last but not least, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the patience and guidance from my lecturers. Thank you so much!

I felt so disappointed when I failed to gain admission to a local university after taking the public examinations. Yet studying in the Higher Diploma in Engineering programme at HKU SPACE Community College has given me a chance to achieve my goal. At the end of my first year, I realized that studying in HKU SPACE Community College had benefited me beyond my expectations. Apart from the skills and knowledge I learnt from the lectures, the different kinds of activities, such as laboratory sessions, site visits and placements, broadened my horizons. With the patience and guidance from the lecturers, I was nurtured to become a well-equipped engineering student, helping me get admitted to the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong in 2014. Thank you so much!

I would never forget those days in 2012. After receiving my HKALE results, I nearly gave up my dream. But my family supported me well and with the advice from friends, I applied for the Higher Diploma in Engineering programme at HKU SPACE Community College. When having a chance to study at HKU SPACE Community College, I realized that it was valuable for me to continue to pursue my dream in engineering field. I kept improving through professional trainings and guidance from lecturers and finally was admitted to The University of Hong Kong. Thank you HKU SPACE Community College for helping my dream comes true!

2011 was the turning point of my life. I did not get good results in the HKALE and felt very frustrated. After conversations with family and friends, I chose to study Higher Diploma programme in Engineering at HKU SPACE Community College. During the school life at HKU SPACE Community College, I was well equipped with both engineering theories and practical training which were very useful in pursuing studies at universities and my future career. Besides, the programme provided placement opportunities, which further enhanced the skills and techniques that I learned from lessons. In 2012, I was successfully admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong. Thank you so much!

I was a Form 7 repeater in 2010 and 2011 and failed to obtain admission to a local university. I was disappointed with my poor HKALE results, but fortunately I was encouraged by my family to join the Higher Diploma programme in Engineering at HKU SPACE Community College. The programme not only provided me with essential engineering skills, but also established my confidence in learning again, which enabled me to successfully gain admission to the Bachelor of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong. I treasure the invaluable guidance and support from the programme! Thank you HKU SPACE Community College!

Disappointed with my HKALE results, I was encouraged by my family to join the Higher Diploma programme in Engineering at HKU SPACE Community College. This programme not only well equipped me with critical and independent thinking skills, but also with the fundamentals of appropriate presentation and communication strategies. College life was flexible and the learning experience was rather different from secondary school. Company visits and field trips were organised regularly and broadened my horizons in relation to the various engineering fields. The invaluable engineering skills and techniques gained from the courses also helped me to become well-prepared for my further study and career. Thanks to the guidance and support from the lecturers, after one year of study in HKU SPACE Community College, I determined to develop my engineering expertise in the field of Electrical Engineering. Certainly, there will be a lot of challenges in our lifetime but as long as we are well equipped and prepared, we can tackle any of them. Are you ready now?