光陰似箭，昔日徬徨迷惘的心情與現在興奮雀 躍的心情形成強烈的對比。這一年，歷經波 折，但亦能遇到一群志同道合的朋友以及循循 善誘的老師，大家互相勉勵，共同渡過短暫而 忙碌的副學士生活。有時候，繞一條較長的路 未必是壞事，只因它可能會為你帶來意外的收 穫。

感恩一進來就遇到不少良師益友，令我很快可以適應下來。學習當然有辛苦既時候，但只要肯捱肯拼搏，有謂天道酬勤，必定會有美好的成果。
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，現就讀香港中文大學的性別研究課程，曾於2013年至15年間就讀港大附屬學院的文學副學士（語言及人文學科）課程，主修日本語及日本文化。修讀日本語及日本文化不但能夠讓我學到日本流行文化、日本商業等知識，課程亦會著重於日本語的學習，令學生修讀完成後可以達到JLPT N3的水平。由於課程裡所教授的日本語均是由零開始，同學一開始不需要任何日本語的基礎，因此十分適合任何有對日本文化或日語有興趣的同學。

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。

我很慶幸在這兩年遇上充滿教學熱誠的老師和志同道合的朋友。很回味那些跟同學們一起在圖書館打書釘，和在天地堂的時候，帶各自的Switch 來開Mario Party 的日子。而學科的交流活動，讓我認識了一些現在也有保持聯絡的日本朋友。對我來說，在學院修讀日本研究是一個明智的決定。