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Penang Adventure Tour 2024

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Background

Are you looking for meaningful experiential learning opportunities beyond Hong Kong? We are excited to announce an Adventure Education trip to Penang, Malaysia, aiming at promoting mental well-being and global citizenship among HKBU students.

This initiative will focus on enhancing resilience, self-confidence, and teamwork through a variety of adventurous activities. A series of pre-trip workshops will equip you with essential skills and knowledge for a rewarding experience.

In Penang, you’ll engage in activities that challenge your limits and encourage a positive mindset. Upon returning to Hong Kong, you’ll share your transformative experiences through a video presentation for HKBU students. Additionally, you will engage 50 local children and youth to promote positive character development and a growth mindset.

AIMs

  • To enhance students’ resilience, self-confidence, and teamwork
  •  To enrich students with more willingness to take up challenges and a positive mindset

Programme Timeline

Date

Time

Venue

Activity

3-4 Oct (Thu-Fri)

15:30-20:00

WLB401G

Screening Interview
(for shortlisted applicants only)

9 Oct (Wed)

 

 

Results Announcement and Offer Acceptance 

16 Oct (Wed)

 

 

Deadline for payment and document submission

23 Oct (Wed)

19:00-21:00

AAB402K

Positive Psychology Training 1

6 Nov (Wed)

19:00-21:00

AAB402K

Positive Psychology Training 2

16 Nov (Sat)

10:00-17:00

CAS

Leadership Training (CAS)

13 Nov (Wed)

19:00-21:00

AAB402K

Pre-trip Meeting

20 Nov (Wed)

19:00-21:00

AAB402K

Pre-trip Meeting

23 Dec (Mon)

15:00-17:30

AAB402K

Pre-departure Briefing Session

3-8 Jan

 

Malaysia

Trip Departure

15 Jan (Wed)

19:00-21:00

AAB402K

Post-trip Meeting

22 Jan (Wed)

19:00-21:00

AAB402K

Post-trip Meeting

25 Jan (Sat)

10:00-13:00

TBC

Sharing of Learnings/ Post-trip Event

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please contact us at lqc@hkbu.edu.hk or 3411 5913.

Related Key Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

SDG11SDG15

Trip Schedule (Tentative, subject to change)

Schedule  Nature of Activity  Activity 
Day 1 Arrival  
Day 2

Water Sports Challenge &

Cultural Exposure 

Dragon Boat Race Challenge

Cultural Homestay Kota Aur

Day 3 Escape Theme Park

High-Event Activities

Watersports Activities

Day 4

Heritage Hike

City Hunt

Trekking to Penang Hill

City Hunt@ George Town
(UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Day 5

Island Bike

Departure

Estimated 3-4 hours cycling at Balik Pulau

Language

English

Eligibility 

All HKBU UGC and non UGC-funded UG students are welcome

Quota

20 

Application Deadline

10 Oct 2024 (Thursday)

Screening Interview

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a screening interview on 3-4 October 2024 (Thu & Fri) from 15:30-20:00.

Fees

  • HK$4,000/person 
  • Costs include accommodation, meals and activities arranged by LQC, excluding round-trip flight tickets and visa.
  • $1,000 refundable upon full-attendance of all the trainings, services, and post-trip activity with satisfactory performance.
  • Successful applicants will be notified shortly after the screening interview.
  • To indicate the acceptance of offer, the programme fee has be to settled before the given deadline. All fee paid are non-refundable. 

FGF

Eligible students may apply for funding support from FGF.

Important Notes

Successful Applicants must fulfil the vaccination and travel requirements (if any) as required by the concerned country and bear the own costs of visa application (if applicable). 

Enquiries

For any enquiries , please contact us at lqc@hkbu.edu.hk or 3411 5913.

Related Key Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

SDG11SDG15