Two Hang Sang Management College (HSMC) representatives from Hong Kong spent July 7 to July 9 in New York City getting an inside look at the Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) in order to better understand their participating students' experience in the program.

The two representatives included Careers Assistant Manager Yvonne Chan and Careers Officer Amy Chu, who are directly involved with guiding and watching over the professional welfare of HSMC students.

"We truly appreciate the extensive support from Elizabeth and all the internship hosts to make the program an invaluable learning opportunity and experience to all the participating students," Chu said.

Chan and Chu arrived just in time to attend CCIP's Recognition Ceremony at Citi Field on July 8, an event in which they were able to meet many supporters of the program who had come together to celebrate the communal success of CCIP's cultural exchange initiative. During the ceremony, Chan said a few words of appreciation to the program and its organizer, noting the immense benefits the program had afforded to HSMC students.

The following day, Chan and Chu had a busy day making visits to sites involving the program. They first visited the Flushing YMCA, where students reside during the seven weeks of their program. They then went to Dumbo, Brooklyn, where FUSIA Communications, the program organizer, is based.

The representatives then moved on into Manhattan to visit five host companies in the city, including Landair Project Resources; GC Eng & Associates, PC; CMP; Djam Insurance Brokerage; and Padilla & Company.

At the host companies, Chan and Chu got feedback from both hosts and students, giving them a direct idea of what the internship is like for students.

"We are glad to gather favorable feedback from students on how the CCIP program has enhanced their multi-cultural exposure and communication skills," Chan said.