- the university entrance requirements (using international curricula or regional/national curricula);
- the English language requirements; and,
- if any, the programme entrance requirements.
One of Asia’s leading liberal arts universities, HKBU’s reputation for academic excellence and commitment to innovation attracts students from around the globe in search of an education tailored to the demands of the 21st century.
Benefitting from the strong support of the Hong Kong government and using English as medium of instruction, HKBU’s research-enriched curricula, low staff-to-student ratio and close community spirit are designed to equip students with the creativity, mindset and drive needed to thrive as innovators and entrepreneurs in our fast-changing world.
If you are interested in watching our recent webinars, please visit https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/webinar/.
Hong Kong at a glance
Be Creative
As skills increasingly become commodities, creativity is emerging as the key to the future. Thinking in new ways can help harness the talents of people connected globally to achieve a vision that may originate anywhere.
Committed to exploring the transformational power of arts and culture on society, HKBU offers a number of programmes across creative domains including visual arts, film, music, creative writing, TV, animation and screen studies enriched by a network of 50 interest clubs devoted to ignite the creativity of students.
Find out more about the creative domains at HKBU:
Be Innovative
Disruptive businesses increasingly originate from innovative universities like HKBU. Through our interdisciplinary researches, HKBU is well positioned to apply the power of artificial intelligence, big data and cutting-edge technologies to break disciplinary boundaries and foster engagement between the sciences, arts and social sciences.
Dedicated to helping students think in new ways, nurture innovations and develop as entrepreneur, HKBU tests our student’s limit via opportunities ranging from entrepreneurship bootcamps, startup semester programme held with the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology of University of California, Berkeley, and specialised programmes and awards in fields of social sciences and visual arts.
Find out how HKBU nurtures innovations:
Be Global
Seeking to nurture global citizens who transcend cultures, HKBU encourages students to personally experience the reality of globalisation by joining our overseas internships, exchange programmes or service-learning opportunities. Our series of international conferences, worldwide competitions and national performances also give students the opportunity to engage with peers from around the world.
Located at the intersection of East and West, our global campus, diverse faculty, extensive international network and contingent of foreign students make HKBU the gathering point for innovators, creators and entrepreneurs ready to serve the community and enhance the quality of human life.
Find out how HKBU widens students' global exposure:
Be Caring
Beyond big dreams and innovative ideas, HKBU believes that being connected with one’s community is also key to leading a meaningful life. In addition to academic excellence, HKBU aims at inspiring students to be passionate about their work and give back to their community.
From Myanmar and Hong Kong to Cambodia and China, our service-learning opportunities invite students to explore other parts of the world and witness the profound transformative impact that their caring can have on people and communities.
Find out how HKBU capacitates students to care our community:
We adopt a holistic approach in selecting applicants on individual merits. Applicants are required to meet:
High School Graduation Diploma with one of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
* Applicants are required to authorise HKBU to obtain the actual results from the respective exam board in order to complete the verification process before admission. The institution codes of HKBU are: SAT / AP 7904, ACT 6957.
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and one of the following:
Minimum score of 80 in:
or Overall Position (OP) Band between 1 and 8
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Foundation, Diploma and Certificate qualifications awarded by colleges and universities in the UK will be considered on a case-by-case basis for admission without advanced standing.
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
European Baccalaureate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
IB Diploma*
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
* Applicants are required to authorize HKBU to obtain the actual scores from the IBO in order to complete the verification process before admission. The institution code of HKBU is: 000247.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Applicants who apply for admission with other overseas qualifications are expected to have received 12-year pre-university education with appropriate school-leaving qualifications.
For qualifications of other countries/ regions recognised by the University, please refer to the Regional/National Curricula section. Given the diversity of education systems around the world, the qualifications listed may not cover every region.
25th - 75th Percentile of Admissions Score Range (2024 Entry)
120-160
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29-31
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25th - 75th Percentile of Admissions Score Range (2023 Entry)
120-152
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29-32
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25th - 75th Percentile of Admissions Score Range (2022 Entry)
112-152
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31-36
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UCAS Tariff System (Since September 2017):
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Bachillerato
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and one of the following:
Minimum score of 80 in:
or Overall Position (OP) Band between 1 and 8
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Reifeprüfung/ Matura
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate
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One of the following:
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Brunei-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level: three passes
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Diploma of Completed Secondary Education (Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
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One of the following:
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Certificate of Secondary Education (Licencia de Enseñanza Media)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Applicants NOT attending the current year National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) of the Mainland should possess one of the following qualifications:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Svjedodžba o maturi/ Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi/ Potvrda o položenim ispitima državne mature (Matura Certificate/ Certificate of State Maturity)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce/ Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Thanaweya A'ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) with an overall average of 70%
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Bachillerato/Bachiller/Bachiller Academico (School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate); and Riigieksamitunnistus (National Examination Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Abitur or Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife (German Abitur certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou/ Apolytirion Geniko Lykeio (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Érettségi/Matura (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Stúdentspróf (Matriculation Examination)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Minimum average score of 75% in any of the following at Standard XII awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or state boards:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
SMA Ijazah (Senior High School Graduation Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects with H4 or above in Higher Level papers
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Diploma di Esame di Stato (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with an overall average of 4 or above (5-point scale). Applicants with excellent results in Общереспубликанское тестирование - Obshcherespublikanskoye testirovaniye (National Scholarship Test, NST)) are considered more competitive.
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Upper Secondary School Diploma
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Atestāts Par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Matura (Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Secondary School Leaving Diploma / Matura with an overall grade of 4.0
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate with passes in three Advanced Level subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Bachillerato
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Diplomã de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Completion of upper secondary school and the school-leaving certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Diplôme du Baccalauréat / Attestation du Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate Certificate) with an average of 14 on a 20-point scale
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Completion of School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI & XII) awarded by the National Examinations Board
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) Diploma
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Senior School Certificate by West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Click here
Vitnemål for Videregående opplæring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Thanawiya Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with an overall average of 80%
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
High School Diploma on an academic track (Grade 12)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação/ Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Diploma de Bacalaureat
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Completion in Аттестат о среднем (полном) общем образовании (Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education); and
Свидетельство о результатах ЕГЭ (единого государственного экзамена) (Certificate of Unified State Examination)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l'Enseignement Secondaire (Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education / Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
80% or above in at least six subjects (including English and Chinese/ an alternative language other than Chinese and English) in Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) Examination in two consecutive sittings
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Passes in three SQA Advanced Higher subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Maturitetno Spričevalo (Matura Certificate)/ Spričevalo o splošni maturi (Certificate of General Matura)/ Splošna Matura (General Matura Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
National Senior Certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Titulo de Bachiller and reválida de Bachillerato, with an overall average of 8.0 on a 10-point scale
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Sri Lanka Advanced Levels (3 passes)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Avgångsbetyg/ Slutbetyg Från Gymnasieskola (Upper Secondary School leaving certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with an overall average of 4 or above (5-point scale)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE), with grade C or above in three Principal subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6) (Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Baccalauréat with an overall average of 14 on a 20-point scale
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Lise Diploması (High School Diploma)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in three principal academic subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Tawjihiyya (Secondary Education Certificate) with an overall average of 70%
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
Foundation, Diploma and Certificate qualifications awarded by colleges and universities in the UK will be considered on a case-by-case basis for admission without advanced standing.
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
High School Graduation Diploma with one of the following:
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Grade C or above in three Zimbabwe GCE Advanced Level subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
The following public examination results are recognised as meeting the minimum English Language requirements stipulated by the University:
TOEFL | Internet-based test (iBT) / iBT Home Edition / iBT Paper Edition - Score: 79; or Paper-delivered test - a sum score of 60 (TOEFL MyBestTM Score is not accepted.) |
IELTS Academic | Overall Band: 6.0 |
SAT | Minimum score of 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in new SAT |
ACT | Minimum score of 23 in both ACT English and Reading |
AP | Score 4 or above in AP English Language and Composition/ AP English Literature and Composition |
GCE O-Level/ GCSE | Grade C/ Grade 4 in English/ English Language/ English Literature |
IGCSE | One of the following:
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GCE AS or A-Level | Grade E in English |
HKDSE | Level 3 in English Language |
HKALE | Grade E in Use of English |
IB | One of the following:
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Cambridge English | Grade C in C1 Advanced/ C2 Proficiency |
West African Senior School Certificate | Grade C6 in English |
Australia |
One of the following:
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Cameroon | Grade C or above in English in Cameroon GCE Advanced Level; or Grade C or above in English in Cameroon GCE Ordinary Level |
Canada | Minimum of 70% in Grade 12 English Course |
China | Obtaining a score of 110 or above in the English subject of National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) *For programmes offered by the School of Business and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics: Obtaining a score of 120 or above in the English subject of National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) |
France | Score 12 or above in English subject in French Baccalaureat (OIB-British, American Options) |
Germany | Grade 10 or above in English in Abitur |
India | Obtaining at least 75% in Grade 12 English in SSC/ ISC/ All-India/ HSC/ Pre-University Certificate |
Malaysia | One of the following:
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New Zealand | 10 credits at level 2 or above in English Literacy on NCEA, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing |
Singapore | One of the following:
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Sweden | Grade C (old grade scale VG) or above in English in the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola |
Taiwan | GSAT/ AST English result within the top percentile (頂標) |
Zimbabwe | Grade C or above in English in Zimbabwe GCE Advanced Level |
Others | Other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Chinese Language and Literature / Creative and Professional Writing / English Language and Literature / Humanities / Translation)
For students who intended to take Chinese Language and Literature, Creative and Professional Writing, Humanities or Translation Major, they are expected to have a Chinese language qualification as deemed acceptable by the University. For Creative and Professional Writing and Humanities, special arrangements will be made for international students without Chinese language qualification.
For applicants holding international qualifications but wish to apply for admission to such Majors, they may fulfill the Chinese Language requirement with the following Chinese qualifications:
Proficiency Tests | Minimum Requirements |
GCE A/ AS Level Chinese | Grade E |
GCSE/ IGCSE/ GCE O-Level Chinese/ Chinese Language | Grade C/ Grade 4 |
HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese | Attained |
Others | Other Chinese language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Music (Hons) (Music / Creative Industries)
For the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music programme, applicants are required to submit their music qualifications and/or examination results. All applicants must have a good result in Grade 8 ABRSM practical grade / performance grade or its equivalent (especially for Chinese Instruments) and at least Grade 5 in ABRSM Theory or its equivalent, and/or show evidence of distinction in music. In addition, applicants will submit a portfolio, and shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an aptitude test, interview and/or audition. For details, please refer to the Department of Music's website: https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/undergraduate.html
For the Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Creative Industries programme, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
An official email notification regarding the submission details will be sent to the applicant's registered email in due course. Applicants without portfolio submission will not be further processed. For portfolio preparation, applicants are strongly advised to visit: http://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/BM.html
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science
Applicants applying to the programme are required to have recognised results in Biology or Chemistry and possess a Chinese language qualification as deemed acceptable by the University.
For applicants holding international qualifications, they may fulfill the Chinese Language requirement with the following Chinese qualifications:
Proficiency Tests | Minimum Requirements |
GCE A/ AS Level Chinese | Grade E |
GCSE/ IGCSE/ GCE O-Level Chinese/ Chinese Language | Grade C/ Grade 4 |
HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese | Attained |
Others | Other Chinese language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine
Applicants applying to the programme are expected to have taken Chemistry and possess a Chinese language qualification as deemed acceptable by the University.
For applicants holding international qualifications, they may fulfill the Chinese Language requirement with the following Chinese qualifications:
Proficiency Tests | Minimum Requirements |
GCE A/ AS Level Chinese | Grade E |
GCSE/ IGCSE/ GCE O-Level Chinese/ Chinese Language | Grade C/ Grade 4 |
HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese | Attained |
Others | Other Chinese language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University |
For more details, please refer to “Programmes on Offer”.
The tuition fee of full-time undergraduate programmes for 2025/26 is HK$44,500 for local students and HK$175,000 i for non-local students1 respectively. Fees are to be paid in two equal instalments.
For details of the Admission Confirmation Fee (ACF) and estimated breakdown of yearly fees and expenses, please check here.
HKBU offers admission scholarship opportunities to both local and non-local undergraduate applicants. For details, please check here.
i Subject to University annual review.
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APPLY NOWWe also offer exchange programmes, short-term visiting programmes, Higher Diploma and self-financing top-up degree programmes. Mature students may also apply for admission to the University.
Students who are enrolled in other universities may apply for admission to the University as exchange students normally for one or two semesters with agreement from their home universities regarding transfer of units. For details/ enquiries, please visit the website of International Office.
Applicants who do not intend to study an undergraduate programme but plan to take only certain courses may be considered on an individual basis. Applicants should meet the University and Programme Entrance Requirements.
For enquiries, please email to ugs@hkbu.edu.hk.
Applicants who do not possess formal academic qualifications listed in our website and are aged 25 or above on 1 September of the admission year may be granted exemption from the University Admissions Requirements provided that they have pursued a programme of study recognised by the University and are able to demonstrate their suitability to study the selected programme.
Kazakhstan | Computer Science | Year 4
I had a dream of inventing something with my own hands and HKBU made this dream come true. I did a summer research with Department of Physics to create a potable water generator. I have also got the chance to participate in the 'BEST' entrepreneurship program and be the HKBU representative in Hong Kong Techathon. These experiences help me find an internship as a data scientist at one of the largest banks of my country.
Mexico | Visual Arts | Year 2
Our teachers always encourage us to share our own ideas and thoughts. They guide us through the creative process and help us find ways to bring to life the visions in our heads. Studying visual arts so far from home is a great experience itself. Here I’m surrounded by a stimulating environment that inspires me to create new artworks. Artists need to have different experiences in order to tell a story through their artwork. This opportunity to live in Hong Kong for sure helps me achieve that.
Tajikistan | Applied Economics | Year 4
I was given the opportunity to participate in one of the biggest Model United Nations Conferences in Madrid, Spain, with more than 2000 participants from over 110 countries, as a representative of HKBU. It was a valuable experience participating in debates and negotiations with fellow students from around the globe, especially as a “delegate” representing the interests of a particular region in a simulated setting. Furthermore, it was a perfect chance for me to make friends from different parts of the world.
Singapore | Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine | Year 2
Last summer, I worked as a student intern in my Professor's research laboratory, where I was able to apply theories and knowledge that I have learnt in classroom to the discovery and testing of new medicinal compounds. The real-life applications and research experiences allow me to develop critical and analytical thinking skills. I am proud to receive training for being a pharmaceutical professional through HKBU's unique East-meets-West approach, where traditional Chinese Medicine is combined with modern research and development techniques.
Kazakhstan | Computer Science | Year 3
HKBU offers numerous opportunities for students to exhibit caring and concern to people in need. I had a chance to educate children at a local elementary school in Ubud during a service trip in Bali arranged by the Undergraduate Halls. I immersed myself into the local culture and customs, engaged in activities with children as a caring teacher, and took part in some renovation work in a local village as a volunteer. This experience helps me understand the meaning of life and the importance of mutual support and respect among people.
Philippines | Human Resources Management | Year 4
The joining of student organisations, such as the International Students Club, AIESEC in HKBU, the HKBU Host Family Programme and the HKBU International Student Ambassador Programme, all made my first year so eventful and truly amazing. I thank the school community and the people I met who are now either my friends or mentors, for facilitating my transition to university.