What if I told you that compassion has a home here? That home is the D. H. Chen College, part of the Jockey Club Student Village IV. This village is more than just a place to sleep. It is a vibrant community designed to support students in every way.
The Jockey Club Student Village IV is the fourth residential complex named after The Hong Kong Jockey Club. This honors the Club’s Charities Trust donation. It is one of the student residences managed by the Centre of Development and Resources for Students. It features apartment-style units with single rooms. Each apartment has ten single rooms. These share bathrooms and showers. Floors are divided by gender. You will also find open common lounge areas and pantries on each floor.
The Jockey Club Student Village IV comprises four student residences. These are distributed in two 17-floor towers. It provides 1,238 hostel places. College 1 has 312 places. College 2 also has 312 places. Karson Choi College, College 3, has 312 places. Finally, D. H. Chen College, College 4, offers 302 places.
Specifically, College Two focuses on sustainability. It integrates the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. It includes social responsibility and global citizenship. College Two aims to engage students in developing a holistic sustainability living lab.
The D. H. Chen Foundation partnered with HKU to establish D. H. Chen College. The college promotes compassion-based values. These values are rooted in Buddhism. It offers a mindful living and learning environment. Students explore gratitude, trust, and mindfulness. The college includes a meditation room and outdoor garden. These provide serene spaces for mindfulness activities. It is hoped it will become a platform to build resilience. Also, they can experience inner peace to maintain their mental wellness.
Residents enjoy many amenities at the Jockey Club Student Village IV. There is a College Hall and flexible co-working space. Students can use activity rooms and quiet study lounges. Discussion rooms and a prayer room are also available. For recreation, there is a fitness and exercise room. You can also find a laundry room. Outdoor landscape areas and a Mindfulness Studio are available for all residents. The General Office manages these amenities.
The Jockey Club Student Village IV also provides live-in support. Masters, Senior Resident Tutors, Resident Tutors, and Junior Resident Tutors are available. There is 24-hour security service. The Digital Housing System offers apps for door locks, room booking, and laundry.
Though some find the location an hour from campus by bus, the Jockey Club Student Village IV offers much. It is a place for study but also for community. As you stand here, think of the students finding not just a room, but a home.