CCIP, here we go again!

The Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) students of Session B are more than ready to continue the legacy Session A students had left.

At the Recognition Ceremony at Citi Field on July 8, Session A students who had come earlier in May had "passed the boat" to the newly arrived Session B students, keeping with the program's mantra of "We're all in the same boat." With Session A students having departed on July 12 to return to their home countries in Asia, it's now up to Session B to keep the momentum going.

On July 13, Session B students gathered for the Post-Arrival Orientation at the Flushing YMCA, where they reside during the duration of the program. During the orientation, students met with each other as well as the housing facility staff and the program organizer.

Each student was asked to study the Pre-Departure manual beforehand and present a specific topic related to the program.

The energy from the students could be felt in the room, with the chatter and laughter coming from the students who had already bonded at various activities during the past week, including a visit to Ellis Island and a trip to Washington, DC.

The Student Advisory Board (SAB) meeting then took place, in which student leaders discussed the planned activities for the next seven weeks, adding even more excitement to the room.

"I think there will be some challenges of living in a new place, but I think this group will make it easier," said Kevin Fung, a first year business student from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. "I can't wait to learn and explore this city with them!"