The Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) organized three alumni reunion gatherings in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. Over 50 CCIP alumni took part in the gatherings.
The reunions were organized by the students. Ling Shuet CHEUNG from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Chong Tat CHAN from Lingnan University were the point of contact. In addition to the gathering, they also took part in the 2011 information sessions and shared their experiences with newcomers.
“The gatherings had students from the 2010 program but also those who joined the program four years ago,” Ling said. “Participants enjoyed great food, chatted about their recent life, and took a lot of photos. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and harmony."
Elizabeth Kay (EK), Founder and Program Head, was part of the gathering. "Such moments are precious," she explained. During the gathering, EK suggested creating a CCIP alumni network to help students stay in touch and continue to promote East-West cultural exchange.
Although still in its infancy, many students showed support for the network and offered suggestions, such as letting alumni help out the screening process and mentor new CCIP participants.
The goal of the alumni network is to help CCIP students bond with each other. EK also hopes to reach people outside of the program and spread the global mindset through non-profit activities.
