Pre-departureGathering (2019-2020)/ Victor and William Fung Foundation Limited
The Hong Kong Pre-Departure Gathering is an annual event organized by the Victor and William Fung Foundation for all Fung Scholars who will be on exchange in the coming academic year. This half-day Event includes a brief of the Foundation, the Fung Scholars Programme, Hong Kong Chapter, experiences shared by past Fung Scholars (FS) and discussions in circles that give future exchange FS the advice they need to start the exchange with confidence, as well as to nurture friendships and to build a support system among them. Held on June 22nd, 2019 in the Hive, the Fung Group in Lai Chi Kok, The gathering was attended by 61 new Fung Scholars and 38 volunteers from different universities in Hong Kong. Three Fung Scholars, Mandy Choi, Chloe Cheung and Kelvin Chan shared their personal experiences during exchange in Taiwan, Netherlands, and Canada, respectively. Their sharing will serve as survival tips for Fung Scholars living in a foreign country.
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