Getting to know‌the alumni Why did you choose your programme? The BSc (Hons) Building Surveying offered by CEM satisfies the academic requirements for entry onto the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). What advice would you give someone considering studying with CEM? CEM is a distance learning programme. Support is from the VLE (virtual learning environment), a study platform that allows students to discuss questions with other students and lecturers. The three years I spent at CEM, working with my classmates, was definitely a worthwhile experience. It was a mixed challenge of individual research and collaboration skills. With three other Hong Kong classmates, we had support from each other. I shall never forget the times when we were studying together in the library after work. We engaged with each challenge from the assignment, examined it through discussion, planned, problem solved and got a result. Why did you choose to study by distance learning? Distance learning allows students to have more time with family and friends and for leisure. I didn’t need to go to university and attend class four days a week. I was able to study while working.
Alumnus YUEN Chun-yip, Royus UK awarding institution The College of Estate Management (CEM) Award/qualification BSc (Honours) Building Surveying
What did you enjoy most about the programme? The CEM programme influenced me so much and was probably the most rewarding experience of my life. I am applying the knowledge I learnt from my BSc in a practical environment. Not only did the programme broaden my horizons but it also allowed me to forge unique friendships amongst the community. After we graduated, we still went out after work, having dinner and sharing our experiences at work.
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