Programme Details
Expectation
Host Family
1. You are expected to
- Receive 2-4 non-local undergraduate students. You can specify your preference for Mainland or overseas students, and the number of students to receive.
- Arranges at least two social gatherings, including one social gathering organised in September or October, such as home visit, sightseeing, hiking, etc., with the students. You are welcome to organise as many gatherings as you want.
- Keep contact and maintain a good relationship with the students.
- Join the Host Family Programme Kick-off Gathering to meet with your students. You are also welcome to join the other programme events which are optional.
2. You are not expected to provide accommodation for student(s).
Student
1. You are expected to
- Be willing to connect with a local culture and be open to the local culture.
- Maintains frequent contact and a good relationship with the host family.
- Be responsive to families’ invitations to social events and participate actively in the gatherings organised by the host family. (At least two gatherings are arranged by families during the programme period.)
- Join the Host Family Programme Kick-off Gathering to meet with your host family. You are also welcome to join the other programme events which are optional.
2. You are not required to reside with your host family.
Eligibility
Host Family
You should be either…
- A staff member of HKBU Or
- A member of a recognised community organisation (e.g. churches, charity organisations, etc.) and are recommended by the organisation.*
*If your institution/ organisation is interested in becoming a partner of the programme, please feel free to contact us (email: cdc@hkbu.edu.hk; tel: 3411 7435).
Student
You should be a non-local undergraduate new student.
Programme Period
The programme runs from September to end of July next year. Many families and students who joined the programme in the past developed a long-lasting relationship and kept in touch for many years after the programme ended.
2024-25 Programme Event
Host Family Programme 2024-25 Kick-off Gathering (Families and students are strongly encouraged to attend.)
Date: 14 September 2024
Time: 10:30am - 12:00nn or 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Venue: Mr. and Mrs. Lau Chor Tak Multi-Purpose Hall (SCC201), Level 2, Madam Kwok Chung Bo Fun Sports and Cultural Centre, Shaw Campus, HKBU
Rundown:
1. Kick-off Gathering
2. Free time for chit-chatting
TramOramic Tour 2024-25 (Families and students please feel free to join.)
Date: 28 September 2024
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Application: Register during the Host Family Programme Kick-off Gathering
* Family and students can make their own plan before the trip.
A Day at Tai O 2024-25 (Families and students please feel free to join.)
Date: 5 October 2024
Time: 11:00am
Meeting point: HKBU campus
Rundown*:
1. Meet up at HKBU campus
2. Transportation from HKBU campus to Tai O
3. Free time for families and students at Tai O
Application: Register during the Host Family Programme Kick-off Gathering
* Family and students can make their own plan before the trip.
Chinese New Year Reunion Day (Ping Shan Historical Tour x Traditional Poon Choi) (Families and students please feel free to join.)
Date: 18 January 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Ping Shan
Meeting point: HKBU campus
Rundown**:
1. Meet up at HKBU campus
2. Transportation from HKBU campus to Ping Shan
3. Docent of Ping Shan Heritage Trail
4. Enjoy the Tradition Poon Choi
5. Transportation to HKBU campus and Kowloon Tong MTR station
Application: To be announced by email and messaging apps at the beginning of 2nd semester
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