Student Development

GECC3230 Service-Learning Programme (Non-Local): Philippines Community Service-Learning Programme

 

Objectives

- To cultivate a sense of community service in Chung Chi students;

- To provide students with opportunities to get in touch with different segments of society, broadening their horizons, and strengthening their critical thinking on social issues; and

- To provide students with opportunities to further develop personal growth and enhance social skills through reflective journals, evaluation meetings, and discussions in seminars.

 

Eligibility

Students in 2024/25:

- In 3rd year of attendance or above (students with normative study period of 4 years or above)

- In 2nd year of attendance or above (students with normative study period of 3 years)

- No constraints to study year (students with normative study period of 2 years)

 

Language

Cantonese | English

 

Quota

16

 

Service Location

Dumaguete, the Philippines

 

Themes of Service-Learning

- To understand the Philippines in multiple aspects: history, culture, economy, education, environment, and ethnicity.

- To foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship among students with a hands-on learning experience in an Asian context.

- To enable students to contribute to community development through service activities and enhance their personal and professional growth through reflection and self-assessment.

 

Schedule

 

Fee and Deposit

HKD$5,800 (excluding flight ticket) | Deposit of HKD$3,000 is refundable upon completion of programme; in case of withdrawal from the programme, the deposit will not be refunded. Participants can be reimbursed 50% of the airfare (maximum HK$2,500).

 

Briefing Session

Date: 25 January (Thursday)

Time: 3:30-4:30 pm

Venue: Alumni Room, LG/F, Chung Chi College Administration Building

The Briefing Session will be conducted in Cantonese. Please register via the online form: https://cuhk.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dM1E6SosSvi0Mm

 

 

Enquiry

Ms Karen Ng | Chung Chi College Service-Learning Centre

Phone:3943 9643

Email:cc-servicelearning@cuhk.edu.hk

Service-Learning Centre Website:https://www.ccc.cuhk.edu.hk/en/content.php?wid=263