Snapshots

Summer Episodes 2026

2026-08-20

Snapshots

5/31-6/10

Echoes of the Golden Age: Exploring the Netherlands — Then and Now

 

 

Led by Professor Kwan Mei Po, Head of Chung Chi College, the journey kicked off with an exchange at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Students subsequently visited five major cities—Utrecht, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Haarlem, and Delft—gaining deep insights into the contrast between the past and present of the Netherlands through the lenses of sustainable development, architectural aesthetics, and arts and culture.

 

6/9-6/16

Huaxia Historical and Cultural Journey – Shanxi

 

 

Co-organised by the College and Ling College of CUHK (Shenzhen), the study trip featured visits to several renowned historical and cultural landmarks, including the Yungang Grottoes, the Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian County, and the Ancient City of Pingyao. Through on-site visits and immersive learning experiences, students gained a deeper appreciation of Shanxi’s rich cultural heritage. They enhanced their understanding of traditional Chinese architecture, religious art, and the development of Chinese civilization.

 

6/8-6/24

Mexico Refugee Service and Cultural Exchange Tour

 

 

The programme was co-organised by the College and Uni-Y (CCC CUHK). Students spent meaningful time in Mexico City and Tijuana, engaging with refugees and gaining a deeper understanding of the refugee issues.

 

6/10-6/20

Philippines Community Service-Learning Programme

 

 

Chung Chi students participated in service activities with different community groups in Dumaguete and learned about the local history, culture, economy, education, and environmental conservation through various activities.

 

6/13-6/21

Religion Exploration and Service Trip to Cambodia

 

 

Students in this service team were divided into small groups to live with and serve different communities, including orphans, HIV-infected children, waste pickers, and students in rural areas. They gained a deeper experience of local life.

 

6/14-6/25

Bohemia Classroom: Prague and Beyond

 

 

Besides exploring various historical buildings, participants had the opportunity to experience traditional Czech festivals firsthand and engage in exchanges with local university students. These enriching experiences enhanced their understanding of Czech history, culture and society.

 

6/15-6/23

Wandering Our City: Discovering the Historical and Cultural Treasures of Hong Kong

 

 

The study trip was organised by the College General Education Office. Through lectures and visits to historical buildings, students gained a deeper knowledge of the local monuments and intangible cultural heritage.

 

6/16-6/29

Taitung Community Service-Learning Programme

 

 

Through participation in local community projects, students gained firsthand insight into environmental conservation, indigenous cultural heritage, and sustainable local development while fostering meaningful connections with the community.

 

6/29-7/5

Beijing-Hong Kong University Student Exchange Programme

 

 

Hosted and sponsored by Law’s Charitable Foundation, co-organised with Chung Chi College and Peking University, 32 students from both schools explored different aspects of Hong Kong through seminars, local field trips and visits, and a week of co-living experience built valuable connections among them.

 

7/6-7/14

Death and Dying: Perspective on Life Education

 

 

The study trip was organized by the College General Education Office. Students learned various kinds of customs, rituals, and advanced care planning.

 

7/6-7/31

Religion and Service Summer Internship

 

 

The 4-week Religion and Service Summer Internship was organised by the Chaplain’s Office. Through participating in the church’s children’s services, youth services, community services, and services for the elderly, and home visits, students gained understanding and firsthand experience of how the church lives out its faith in the community.

 

7/11-7/24

Bangladesh Community Service-Learning Programme

 

 

16 Chung Chi students participated in this 14-day community service-learning programme in Dhaka and Khulna. They supported local education and child services as well as environmental and community projects, putting the principles of sustainable development and global citizenship into practice.

 

7/12-17, 7/20-25

A Tale of Two Cities: Talent Plus between Shanghai & Hong Kong

 

 

The Programme was co-organised by Chung Chi College and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Students from both universities participated in activities to understand the social, economic, and cultural development of Hong Kong and Shanghai.

 

7/22-7/27

Garden City Kaleidoscope:Exploring Sustainability and Cultural Diversity in Singapore

 

 

Participants not only visited Nanyang Technological University in Singapore for academic exchange, but also toured sustainable building projects in the city and stepped into local neighbourhoods to gain a genuine feel for the multicultural, inclusive character of Singaporean society.