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歡迎咁多位Freshmen BB進入UC呢個地方，喺呢度你會識到一班人生中最重要嘅朋友，同你一齊留底歡笑聲喺聯合山城，喺你遇到挫折嗰陣陪你一齊捱，為你嘅大學生活增添色彩。
聯合充斥着無數人嘅回憶，只要你肯，就一定會有人陪你癲，一齊參加各式各樣嘅短莊，喺每一個活動入面都可以firm到一班志同道合嘅人。只要你有心，聯合就會成為你畢生難忘嘅大家庭。希望你哋都可以喺呢個家庭入邊搵到屬於自己嘅位置。聯合，由你稱霸。

啱啱入到大學，相信好多人都會對嚟緊四年嘅生活充滿憧憬同埋期望，但係同時都無可避免會對未來感到迷惘。當讀書讀到迷迷糊唔知做咩好嘅時候，就喺聯合玩啦。
期盼你會喺聯合嘗試新嘅事物，建立新嘅圈子，結識你地喺聯合嘅第一班朋友。仲有啊，記得玩聯合ocamp啊，係你地大學生活嘅起點黎架。
我好鍾意聯合呢個地方，你地依家唔會明點解，但希望你地會有自己嘅體會。

當初揀書院嘅時候，其實我都係亂填，心入面冇任何嘅preference，甚至唔記得first choice係咪填咗聯合。但係結果話比我知聯合係個好不錯的地方，我唔知我入咗其他書院嘅話我嘅大學生活會係點樣，但至少呢一刻嘅我十分滿足。各位freshmen，無論你係本身好想入UC，或者只係唔小心撞咗入嚟，都歡迎你地加入呢個大家庭。多啲喺呢度發掘下唔同嘅事物，為你地自己嘅大學生活添上意義啦。

歡迎大家嚟到聯合呢個大家庭！喺大學入面你最想做到咩？大學五件事？其實uc比到你既比想像更多更多！嚟緊呢四年希望大家可以喺UC呢個地方留低你地獨一無二既大學回憶！

It is an absolute honour to become a part of the United College community throughout my university life. I am incredibly grateful for the exposure and opportunities that UC has provided for me. Having had the privilege to receive scholarships pertinent to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and whole-person development, I always feel as if UC is my chosen family who constantly supports my dreams and ambitions in any fashion. Upon graduation, I look forward to staying in touch with UC and supporting fellow UC students whenever necessary. Thank you, UC and I am always proud to be a part of UC College!

Entering the university in the year of covid outbreak, the much-expected vibrant and refreshing school life seemed all but impossible. Amidst the monotonous semesters, however, UC brought in the silver lining. With the joint endeavours of the college members, we were provided with ample opportunities to connect with fellow students and explore their potential. It was through these platforms that I, a UC student, could not only meet like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds, but also become a part of a warm and welcoming community. I also had the pleasure to work with staff whom I can see pour their heart and soul into improving our well-being.
To let in a secret - UC was not my first choice when I was a clueless freshman. In retrospect, I am nothing but immensely grateful that I became, and will continue to be, a proud member of United College.

疫情下聯合書院仍然帶給我一次次新穎的體驗：從宿舍生活到國際演講會，令近兩年間的網課生活增添不少趣味。也許兩年後畢業時會忘記課本上的知識，但那些匆忙吃完書院飯堂火腿通粉趕着上早課的日子﹑那些在胡忠圖書館徹夜溫習的考前一晚﹑那些緊張發汗的演講前夕，是不會被忘卻的。

喜歡湯草，喜歡開心軒，喜歡聯合人。回想四年光景，有笑有淚的吵鬧聲仍在腦海迴響。告別了青春的胡鬧，我有幸在聯合擔任學生記者和參與學長計劃，接觸成就非凡的聯合人。聽著他們訴說昔日的聯合，再看著被陽光撫摸著的湯草，我想，溫暖的家大概就是這個意思。

Turning into a university student may bring you fears of the unknowns ahead. You may doubt if you can integrate socially. Or you may feel worried about your new school life. Fortunately, my first year in UC gives me no fears but comfort. What UC offers is not only a lovely campus, but also opportunites for you to explore your own potentials. I hope you may also discover your values and meet good friends here in UC, just like what we do!

联合，本来只是一个随机派下的身分。初进山城，担任秉芬堂干事，遇上大学的第一群朋友；羽翼渐丰，联合带我到爱丁堡大学交流；如今长成，运用所学回馈书院，制作宣传企划。转眼四个寒暑，不论高低起跌，只要回来，总觉安心。联合，后来成为了一个我引以为傲的身分。

I am proud and thankful that I can be one of the UC students. United College allowed me to have different opportunities to know more about the world and brought me an unforgettable university life. I hope I can end this article by sending my most sincere gratitude to United College. Thank you, UC!

我曾在联合书院度过两年的住宿生活，临近考试期间在宿舍自修室或通宵开放的「金鱼缸」内闭关，和其他同学一起咬牙尽力，听晚上青蛙池的牛蛙偶尔鼓噪，小瀑布在眼前飞溅，每个人似乎都抱着一种破釜沉舟的意志和书卷硬拼。虽然在金鱼缸内你我不相识，但想到在夜幕下有一处灯火因彼此越点越亮，也是一种独有的温暖。

I remember myself walking into United College with full excitement back in 2019. This is my very first home in Hong Kong, where I have learned to observe, experience, and enjoy cultural differences. Here, I have met many kind, amazing, and talented people from different backgrounds speaking different languages. To me, UC is more than just a college as it gives me countless exposure to the diversity of life. It is the people that make this place incredibly special. The connections I have built and the wonderful moments I have spent around UC are so valuable that it becomes unforgettable, and I am really glad to be a part of United College.

作为高年级入学的学生，我在联合书院短短一个学年已经获得很多学习的机会，让我可以发挥所长。我很荣幸能够参与制作联合书院校友日的短片和通识课程的动画片段。制作过程增加了我对影片和动画制作的认识，还令我更加投入书院生活。感谢书院的信任和支持，令我能够实践所学，在感兴趣的范畴上为书院出一分力。

United College has been home away from home for me. It has been there to hear me out in tiring times and has supported me in unconditional ways when in college and otherwise too. The time that I have spent in this college has allowed me to make new friends from people around the world and helped me in my overall development. Through various events organised by the college and facilities provided by UC, it has allowed me to complement my intentions with my actions. Hoping to have two more years of an unforgettable experience at the college!

2021年7月，我来到联合书院一间饭堂，点了一杯熊猫芝士奶盖四季春。呷下那一口茶，花了我三秒钟。

而那三秒钟，装着的是三年前的回忆。

OCamp、院庆、联唱和联缤，伴随我们挥洒的汗水和燃烧的时间，构成大家抹不走的痕迹。

然而，无论是三年前，还是刚刚的三秒，都已经过去，你我除了回望，也只能留恋。
由新生走到老鬼，
由部员走到部主，
只能说，联合，承载了我们所有喜欢。
在心中，一切在我们心中。

联合书院坐落于中大山顶，每每从联合下山，我便会感叹这慢慢悠悠，不慌不忙消化着人间烟火气的地方。每到周末，都会有小童来到汤宿前的草坪嬉戏，或骑，或踢，或自由奔跑，或倾听虫鸣。

而我更喜欢的，是傍晚时分的联合，坐在汤草旁边的石头上，看着两旁的人来人往，听着联合餐厅的喧哗随着长庚星的升起逐渐融化在夜空之下，实是别有风味。

我也喜欢在联合书院的朝朝暮暮，在联合书院的生活总存在着一些惊喜。宿生会派发的早点，书院举办的活动，联合书院学生会内地本科生联合会无微不至的帮助，都让在书院生活变得丰富多彩。

对于我来说，联合书院，便是山城中的家。

受益於書院的網絡，我先後到訪澳洲、北京，又能與優秀校友交流，更獲得了社企的實習職位。宿舍生活自由而舒適，與同學嬉戲、辯論的畫面猶在昨天。我很感恩能成為書院的一員，四年過去，我的世界觀也起了點點的不同。

我在聯合書院四年間曾經參加過書院辯論隊，亦曾領取過書院設立的服務獎和創意學生活動獎。這些學習機會和資源都令我感受到書院對同學的支援和鼓勵全方位學習，讓同學能跳出框框，得以尋找到適合自己的發展方向。