Last weekend, a group of CCIP (www.fusia.net) exchange visitors took advantage of Free Friday at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). This weekly event is sponsored by UNIQLO and opens up all of the museum´s exhibits to the public.

The group of exchange visitors saw artwork by some of the world´s most famous artists, including Andy Warhol and Frida Kahlo.

MoMA opened in 1929, in the wake of the Wall Street Crash that initiated the Great Depression. It must have seemed like exceptionally bad timing, but the museum has thrived in the decades since and is now one of the most respected and beloved museums in the world, drawing millions of visitors each year.

Ceci Lee, who studies at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, was an activity coordinator for the visit. “It was a lot of fun to see the art at MoMA. I´m glad we could come to Free Friday.” Ceci went on to say, “These are the kinds of opportunities that make CCIP special. There are lots of internship programs, but few seem as invested in giving such a full cultural experience.”

Jackson Lai, another activity coordinator, echoed Ceci´s thought, and added, “Helping to organize activities like this is a great learning experience. We had to arrange transportation to the museum and coordinate meeting times with the whole group.” Jackson, who is a student at Open University of Hong Kong, went on to say, “It´s great that we are given so much responsibility, it helps me feel like I´m invested in the group.”