Representative of HK

Hong Kong interesting facts•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeDDA5Maon4

•Be AWARE will pick up groups to tell us:D

•Tell US!

Other Facts•The most densely populated city in the world.• The current sardine squeezing world record holder is the Mongkok district. 

•The Tsing Ma Bridge is the world’s longest road and rail suspension bridge 

• Cha Charn Teng (Hong Kong styled cafe) unique in Hong Kong are visited by half of people in Hong Kong on a weekly basis. 

Explore Hong Kong(Demonstrate in a FUN way!!)

• Group 1: Traditional festivals in Hong Kong• Group 2: Lifestyle of a typical Hong Konger• Group 3: Hong Kong Food & Eating Culture• Group 4: Hong Kong history• Group 5: Hong Kong rural spaces

Group 6: Leisure activities Hong Kong (SPECIAL)• Group 7: Hong Kong Internet culture

Explore Hong Kong

Your Time!

Global Village

•Booths that EPs bring different things to represent their countries/culture

–Flags–Food–Costumes–Picture/ Decorations

(Postcards/ stamps)

Presents

•Something that really can represent Hong Kong

Frequently asked question…•Greater China

–Hong Kong vs Mainland China vs Taiwan

Wrap Up

SPEED QUIZ!!

Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t62P1DtQLE

Culture shock is…

Defined as the feeling of disorientation, insecurity, and anxiety one may feel in unfamiliar surroundings.

Experience the cultures!

After the first round the 1st group go to the 2nd group...so on and

so on..

Experience the cultures!

• Group 1: Egypt• Group 2: Russia• Group 3: Pakistan• Group 4: Sri Lanka

• Group 5: India• Group 6: Cambodia• Group 7: Kenya

So, you know what should you do when you experience culture

shock?

•Open-minded•Respect•Understand•Appreciate

•Make an effort to learn the local culture.

•Get acquainted with the social conduct of your new environment.

•Do not take cultural familiarity or knowledge at face-value

Remember…

Culture shock ME!•http://culture-shock.me/

Wrap up:)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6fqAe_k7RY

EP Sharing:)

Prepare your own trip…

• Group 1: Cambodia• Group 2: Sri Lanka• Group 3: Morocco• Group 4: Mexico

• Group 5: Russia• Group 6: Mongolia• Group 7: India• Group 8:

Prepare your own trip...

• You…loss your travelling doc/luggage, human trafficking, being robbed, raping, serious sickness/accidents

Can you remember what the returnees said?

Real SituationsMexico

Morocco

Sri Lanka

Cambodia

Real SituationsPrague

Romania

Logistic Preparation- Survival toolkits

•A checklist for you to prepare before exchange PHYSICALLY

•Always BRING along with it•If there is no pick up?

–Contact of VP ICX, MC ICX, interns in that country (there is a case nobody picked up), insurance, embassy)

Logistic Preparation-Research•Cultural (customs or taboos, food)•Environment (living environment, weather, transportation)

•UNDERSTAND your destination!

Remember…•Many things can happen in your GCDP journey!

•Be well-prepared MENTALLY and PHYSICALLY

Remember…•SAFETY •Prepare & Research•Contact Local AIESECers first•Keep contact with EP Managers

–Report your situations!