Alumni Sharing

Alumni Sharing

Chemistry

CUSA1021 Analysis in Modern Chemistry 
2019
  • This course provided a chance for me to explore more about analytical chemistry other than the DSE chemistry curriculum in-depth. I think it really helped me clear the blurry concepts I have learnt in my middle school.
 
  • Fabulous, teaching advanced yet widely applicable techniques and knowledge, which gives me a vivid understanding on various experimental skills and enhance my interest in Chemistry.
 
  • It is interesting and the teachers are nice.
2018
  • I found this course very useful and insightful as I understood what it feels like doing Chemistry in university and I could prepare for it.
 
  • Good, fruitful
2016
  • This is a fruitful course, the teachers successfully jam-packed all of the knowledge in a 2.5-day course with a fun, practical teaching with a fast pace; they do manage to convey us with the information. I would say this is a time well spent.
 
  • The course has enabled participants to gain a certain level of knowledge on analytical chemistry. It enhances my interest and understanding in chemistry and the course length is suitable.
2015
  • It is informative and I really learnt a lot things on advanced level. Overall, I would like to join again next time.
 
  • Interesting. Informative. It is worth to join this course as I have learned a lot from this
2014
  • It is very meaningful. Although the content is beyond my current level, I still learn many things from the course. The lecturers are interesting and nice also.
 
  • This is a well‐organized summer course. It provides practical knowledge and situation existing in the modern lab which helps students a lot in Chemistry learning.
CUSA1031 The Chemistry an Chemical Analysis of biomolecules
2018
  • This course is extremely interesting. The notes is very detail and easy to study. Besides, separating the students in groups can make us meet more friends. The things we learnt are not only can make use in the exam, but also use in daily life!
 
  • Experiments were fulfilling & broadened my horizons.
2017
  • The experiments were very interesting and the course has given me the image of actual studying in university. The course has certain parts related to DSE but also has some more advanced knowledge on the topic. I like the course and hope to enroll more next year.
 
  • The course provided an interesting night into the relationship between chemistry and our daily lives, especially those about how to enhance the quality at our diet. It has successfully engaged us in thinking outside the textbook and we can apply and enhance our chemistry and biology knowledge.
2016
  • I think this course can help me learn more about science, for example instant protein and carbohydrate. I can do the experiments in the university laboratory, so I think it is very exciting. It is my first time to use auto-pipette, UV-visible machine, etc.
 
  • Interesting course of chemistry which helps me know more about chemical analysis of biomolecules.
CUSA1041 Essentials of Organic Chemistry
2019
  • This course successfully covers most of the basics of organic chemistry in a clear and organised manner. The lab sessions are interesting and fun, providing a chance for secondary students to have a taste of lab sessions in University. Overall a well organised and meaningful course.
 
  • The course is very fun, and I have learnt much from it. The teacher is humourous. I like the course very much.
 
  • These courses were very insightful, with interesting lectures and hands-on experiments. I want to thank the professor for arranging this wonderful course, and I hope to join such courses in the future.
2018
  • Overall, the whole course was ended with my satisfaction. With the brilliant teaching methodology and appropriate workload, I was able to acquire new knowledge about organic chemistry, especially the technique in the laboratory.
 
  • The course provides additional information and knowledge to the DSE academic schedule. Contents are fully planned and interesting.
 
  • It is a well opportunity for me to learn the topic - organic chemistry. I am really enjoy to enhance my knowledge on this topic. Doing experiments in the lab with experienced TA also impressed me a lot.
2017
  • I think the TAs are very helpful, they can answer our questions. Hope we can have more time to communicate with them. The professor is very kind and talkative too. Hope can do one more experiment next time.
 
  • The content is interesting, appropriate and helpful to my Chemistry learning. The teacher explains clearly and he is willing to discuss with us about the experiments.
2016
  • The instructor teaches very well and is energetic during teaching. He puts in a lot of effort and tries to teach the best. He is a serious person and always inspires us to think. I enjoy the naming lecture of alkanes the most. The experiments are interesting and new for me. Finally, the lecture is eye-widening and is well-organized.
 
  • I like the experiments. As I have never heard and done those experiments in my school, it is very unforgettable that I got a chance to perform experiments in a university lab.

Life Sciences

CUSA1003 Molecular Biology and biotechnology: An Introduction
2019
  • I do appreciate the whole course including professor's presentation, lab work experiences and the contents of the course. It would be perfect if more supplementary tasks or info. are given. Thx.
 
  • The course is interesting and fun. I'm glad I joined the course.
 
  • It's great fun to learn about modern biotech through this course! But the duration can be longer so that more steps can be explored and carried out by ourselves XD
2018
  • Really enjoy learning this topic. The experiments are interesting and are all highly related to our daily life. I like the way how the teacher presented his ideas. The story he told us is interesting!
 
  • I really appreciate professor S.K. Kong's passion and dedication in teaching us. He explains every details in a clear way, and provides a brief history background (story) for us. And I wish there still have experiments to do, which is really interesting! Appropriate time management. Not Bad!
2017
  • I like the hands-on activities carried out these days. They raised my interest on related topics. I would like to learn more after going back home because of the interesting activities.
 
  • The whole course was well-organized and was presented in a good manner, the professor spent time answering our questions. However, there are too much concepts to understand in 3 days, the course can be lengthened and we can spend more time on the concepts.
2016
  • Well-organized and interesting course. Overall satisfied. My favorite part is experimental session.
 
  • Interesting. A very good opportunity for secondary school students to develop more interest and learn more about the university course.
2015
  • The course consolidates my knowledge on molecular genetics while introduces key details on biotechnology eg. PCR reactions and cutting DNA fragments with restriction enzymes. The experiments done are also useful to illustrate the contents. I tried out more laboratory skills through the course.
2014
  • It has surely increased my interest in biology.
 
  • It is interesting and useful that we can learning something apart from school.
 
  • If we can stay more time, it should be prefect, because there are numerous of activities we have to do.
CUSA1013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences
2018
  • This is a very good course for the introduction to fundamental biomedical sciences.
 
  • It enhanced my knowledge and is highly entertaining.
2016
  • I think the first part of the lecture about battles between human and microbes is quite interesting.
 
  • The course makes me learn a lot of things and I think it is very meaningful. I would like to join more related courses to enhance my knowledge.
2015
  • Generally well organised. Provides a great introduction to secondary school students of what they will be expecting in their University life.
 
  • The course is excellent with great learning atmosphere.
CUSA1023 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences Practical One
2015
  • Generally fantastic as we can have a taste of what specific subject feels like and have our hands on the subjects’ future route/ job
 
  • It is very interesting and of appropriate difficulty.
CUSA2013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences (Senior Class)
2019
  • The course is very interesting and can arouse my interest on this subject. I have gained more understanding about this aspect.
 
  • The content is interesting and the teacher can deliver the knowledge clearly and humourously, which increases my interest in this area.
 
  • Informative and interest-arousing for students who wish to pursue knowledge in specific areas of science.
2017
  • A very interesting and fruitful course. Really happy that we got the chance to listen to a current university student to share his findings at the end of each lesson. Course was of appropriate difficulty and very well-designed.
 
  • It is really great to be able to join this Summer Course. I enjoyed a lot. The teacher, lessons and learning atmosphere are awesome. Thank you =)
CUSA1023 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences Practical One
2015
  • Generally fantastic as we can have a taste of what specific subject feels like and have our hands on the subjects’ future route/ job
 
  • It is very interesting and of appropriate difficulty.
CUSA2023 Introduction to Bionics
2019
  • I think this course is good. It have good contents and time for us to do experiment, I wouldn't feel so boring during the whole course. I can learn many things of bionics in the lectures and in the activities.
 
  • I think the course is very wonderful because I have learnt more knowledge about mathematics and sciences. In addition, I did some amazing experiments and they can absolutely enhance my interests in science and I hope I can join the similar course the following year.
 
  • This course taught us some knowledges which we didn't learn in school. This also let us play some interesting experience as like the flying plane project.
2018
  • The teacher was kind and explained the previous lessons' activities patiently. Thank you for creating these wonderful activities and this has been a fun and enlightening experience. I learnt about technological advancement and how modern inventions are based on animals' movements.
 
  • I felt thrilling through this lesson and I hope can join those event next summer.
2017
  • Interesting course. Learnt a lot about biology affects our world inventions and things.
 
  • I think this course is very interesting especially the experiments. In this course, I can know more about Bionics.
2016
  • This course enhanced my knowledge in Bionics; this also raised my interest in this subject. I hope that I can attend some other similar courses in the near future.
 
  • The teacher is experienced and could explain things clearly. TAs are also really nice.
2015
  • I'm really happy because this course has many experiments to do and I like doing the experiments.
 
  • Though this course, I can learn more about bionics. It is a new topic for me, and I am glad that I can improve my knowledge and friendship through this course. Good!
2014
  • It was a good opportunity for allowing me to engage in areas i may not be familiar with. This was really educational, and I feel I have gained certain knowledge about this area of science. I enjoyed this course, and am grateful for this opportunity that was given to me.
 
  • I really enjoyed the subject (bionics). The course lets us understand more about this new subject and i got chance, such as experiments, to apply this in daily life.
CUSA2043 An Ocean of Inspiration and Beauty
2019
  • The course is fruitful and meaningful which offer a great amount and variety of information. It taught me much more about the fascinating ocean environment and organisms. I appreciate this course very much.
 
  • The teacher is knowledgabe and really nice. I would like to join another CUHK course if I have a chance.
 
  • This course was interesting and help me to improve my knowledge.
2018
  • Teacher is very knowledgeable about course topics and enthusiastic, presenting the course material in great detail.
 
  • Have a variety of content. Learn a lot of new knowledge.
CUSA3003 Biological Science Student Knowledge Enhancement Course
2018
  • The course is interesting and useful which lets me learn more about biology and also CUHK
 
  • The course is useful and knowledge can be applied to our daily life.
 
  • Fully-packed with knowledge needed for universities' programmes to be prepared for personal JUPAS selection on related subjects. After listening to course-related alumi's sharing, I am able to broaden my sights on the field of Biology and further increase my interest on science.
 
  • It is so interesting, even professor or the course.

Mathematics

2011
  • The program has been a rewarding experience for my son. His professors, especially Professor Au, were engaging and helped him develop his passion for math and learning. I found he has matured a lot over the summer, becoming more responsible and independent. EPYMT has made a positive impact on his knowledge and personal development.’
 
  • 'EPYMT offers precious opportunity for junior form students to enhance their interests and broaden their horizon in mathematics. Thanks to the rich and challenging content of the courses and the interesting and inspiring teachings of the professors, my son has since then built up determination to pursue further in mathematics study.'
 
  • It was a great experience to be a member of the EPYMT summer course on number theory at CUHK. The contents taught were up to the university standards in terms of their rigors. As a person who aspires to study mathematics further in university, it was very enjoyable to study things that are normally not dealt with in high school. The teaching assistants were very knowledgeable and were skillful in their teaching methods. As the course was taught in Cantonese, I wasn’t able to understand some parts of the lectures. However, the teaching assistants were very nice to approach me and answer any questions that I had. I am very content with professor Charles Li's lectures and the EPYMT program in general, and I personally would recommend it to any high school students interested in mathematics.’
 
  • ‘EPYMT also serves as a platform for students to exchange their knowledge and share their experiences. By joining this programme, I have met a lot of friends who share common interests.’ (Click here to view the entire passage)
 
  • 「參加這個暑期班， 令我學到不少數學知 識，啟發了我的數理邏輯和思考能力，還增 強解難技巧。此外，在同學對授課主題不太 完全掌握和未能完成習作的時候，助教們都 願意為同學安排補課。」 (Click here to view the entire passage)
 
  • I took part in the course of EPYMT, “Towards Differential Geometry” in last summer. I have learnt some interesting math which has never been taught in the curriculum I study in UK. Also, I have a chance to try tertiary education in CUHK. With no doubt, the math I learnt in EPYMT course is difficult and abstract. During the course, the teaching assistants, who mostly are the third-year undergraduates, provided plenty of aid to me. They are very friendly and energetic so that the tutorial sessions were not dull at all. I relished this valuable opportunity of studying math in that summer. It is a wonderful chance for secondary school students who are eager for gaining advanced mathematical knowledge. Last but not least, it is an awesome and playful course which you will never think it is a waste for your precious summer!

Physics

CUSA1035 Mysteries in the Atomic World
2019
  • I really do enjoy this course. This course provides a fruitful experience to students and allows students to have a chance to try out advanced and specific machines. And the course also provided students a good image of quantum mechanics and achieved its aim.
 
  • I think this course is interesting and it can learn many new information.
 
  • This course is amazing! I love it. I enjoy the visit.
2018
  • The concepts are clearly explained. Also, having a chance to actually see the application of quantum physics (SEM, TEM, MRI) is an unforgettable experience for me.
 
  • It is very interesting and gave me a very in-depth understanding of quantum physics.
2017
  • This course is interesting and can enhance our knowledge of quantum physics. The course can let students to learn better when going to learn the elective part of NSS Physics of Atomic World or even learn in University.
 
  • The course provides me with a lot of unexpected knowledge and is quite funny at the same time.
2016
  • The course content was very fruitful. I learned a lot of things that won't be taught in secondary Physics’ syllabus and the knowledge indeed has broadened my horizon. Moreover, I met many new friends who are also interested in Physics. Through our interaction, I have explored more in Physics.
 
  • Has broadened my view in quantum physics. The teaching materials were of an appropriate difficulty for an introductory course. I'm looking forward to applying for your courses in the future.
2015
  • I find this course extremely informative and the topics are generally intriguing, despite the fact that some of them are too difficult to comprehend. Generally speaking, the course has been an invaluable experience and it makes physics a joy to learn.
 
  • Dr. Tong is good and friendly. The quality of experiments is appropriate.
2014
  • I am very satisfied and I can visit the Science Park with honor.
 
  • The class is well prepared. Topics that the course goes through are interesting. Also, the visit experience is good. Hope there can be more time for the course to go through more interesting topics.
CUSA1045 Discovering the Universe
2016
  • The teaching assistants and laboratory technician provided very useful tips and guidance. I hope the course can introduce some deep sky objects (galaxies, nebula).
 
  • The course provides me with a lot of unexpected knowledge and is quite funny at the same time.
2015
  • This is an amazing course for beginners, provides me with the appropriate insight given the premise that I won’t really familiar with astronomy.
 
  • Very fruitful expenence for a 3-day course. Organised well. Hope to know more about the influence on different planets by the Sun or other systems.
2014
  • I think that this course is very interesting, and it bought me quite a lot of the planets, comets, the sun, and it especially broadened my horizons on star-gazing. I enjoyed it very much.
 
  • I have acquired a wide range of knowledge about the universe and astronomy in this course. The teacher explains complicated ideas in details. It has raised my interest in space.
SAYT1005 Introduction to University Physics
2019
  • Overall is very good, with good content and well organized. The difficulty is appropriate.
 
  • The course is quite interesting for me as I can obtain the knowledge that can't be provided by the school.
2018
  • The course is interesting and challenging. I have learnt a lot about Physics and I become more confident about Physics.
 
  • Educational and meaningful .
 
  • I think this course is a well indicator for the secondary students to choose the subject in university. In this course, I can learn many new knowledge.
2017
  • Second half of the course is inspiring. Can provide more difficult topics. Overall quite interesting =)
 
  • A very good course. Thank you for providing this course.
2015
  • It is very reflective and inspiring as it covers basic University Physics and can help bolster student's original understanding.
 
  • I believe it has been a fruitful experience to attain knowledge beyond our level, the course is well-structured and I will be more than happy to join similar courses again.

Statistics

SAYT1006 Risk Management and Actuarial Science
2019
  • Very good. The teacher is very patient and nice.
 
  • Interesting for beginner to learn basic about risk management.
2018
  • Very fruitful experience. Nice teacher. Teach clearly and caring.
 
  • Nice :) I have a brief knowledge of risk management & Actuarial Science.
2017
  • The program gave me an impression on University lectures. The 2nd day about future and option is very interesting!
2016
  • I really enjoy most of the lessons, especially morning lessons as they are more focused on theories and some new knowledge, which is what I expected and happily gain.
CUSA1016 An exploration through Data: Statistics in actions
2019
  • In the course, I learn some new knowledge about statistical reasoning and data exploration. Also the prof was teach well and prepare very enough. If next time have the same chance, I will join this again!
 
  • useful, interactive, fascinating.
2018
  • I am satisfied with the settings, presenting of this course. The presentation of the course is informative and clear.

Earth System Science

CUSA1007 Physics and Chemistry of the Climate System
2019
  • The lessons are rewarding and interesting! I love it very much!
 
  • The course is well-organised and the teacher is good at teaching, I wish that the course can last longer in order to learn more knowledge in this subject.
 
  • The course is interesting. I learn much more about the climate.
2018
  • It enhances my interests in studying the climate or structure of the Earth in the future. I really enjoy learning this topic.
 
  • I can learn some university level physics, which I think is quite challenging for me at the beginning. However. I am very satisfied with course as I like Physics very much and going to take earth system science in future. And I hope I can use what I learnt in this course.
2017
  • The teacher is enthusiastic in teaching. The course can be longer, i.e. more than three days etc.
 
  • This subject was quite attractive.
2016
  • Learn a lot in the course and the teaching materials are abundant.

Science

CUSA1009 Unravelling the Mysteries of Nanotechnology
2017
  • The teachers are professional and good at teaching, materials are sufficient and knowledge is easy to understand.
 
  • The time of the lessons was appropriate. The teachers spoke and presented the knowledge to us clearly and I understand it clearly.
2016
  • The teachers are friendly and also patient when facing queries from students. The experiments are very interesting and can help students understand the reasons behind thoroughly.
 
  • This course is interesting. It has many exciting experiments. Also it is meaningful. The choosing of this subject is good.
2015
  • The course enhanced my knowledge on nanotechnology and the activities are fun. I love the D.I.Y.s and the experiments, especially the one about magnetism.
 
  • The teachers’ and professor’s effort are highly appreciated. They have a passionate heart in teaching.
2014
  • This course is very interesting and the experiments are exciting. I hope this course can keep coming out!
 
  • 我覺得這個課程非常有趣，雖然比較容易，但我特別喜歡課上的實驗和小活動。

     

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