GECC3230 Service-Learning Programme (Non-Local) Philippines Community Service-Learning Programme

Objectives

To cultivate a sense of community service in Chung Chi students.
To provide students with opportunities to get in touch with different segments of society, broadening their horizons, and strengthening their critical thinking on social issues; and
To provide students with opportunities to further develop personal growth and enhance social skills through reflective journals, evaluation meetings, and discussions in seminars.

Eligibility

Students in 2026/27:

In 2nd year of attendance or above (Students with a normative study period of 3 years or more)
No constraints on study year (for students with a normative study period of 2 years, applicable to those admitted in 2023/24 and before)

Language

Cantonese and English

Quota

Service Location

Dumaguete, the Philippines

Themes of Service-Learning

To understand the Philippines in multiple aspects: history, culture, economy, education, environment, and ethnicity.
To foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship among students with a hands-on learning experience in an Asian context.
To enable students to contribute to community development through service activities and enhance their personal and professional growth through reflection and self-assessment.

Schedule

Date	Content
March-May	Pre-service	Team Building, Online Workshop
10-20 June	Service	Service-Learning activities in Dumaguete: understand, experience and implementation
18 June	Service	Presentation and intra-group evaluation form
June - July	Post-service	Individual reflective essay and group report

Fee and Deposit

HKD$4,900 (excluding flight ticket). Participants can be reimbursed for 50% of airfare, subject to submission of a valid receipt and boarding pass (maximum HK$2,500).
In response to Silliman University (SU) requirements, participants must complete relevant medical examinations to receive a subsidy of half the price (subject to a maximum of HK$530), provided they present a valid original receipt. Participants are required to submit the medical report and SU medical examination form by 17 April (Friday).
A deposit of HKD$3,000 is refundable upon completion of the programme; in case of withdrawal from the programme, the deposit will not be refunded.

Enquiry

Ms Karen Ng | Chung Chi College Service-Learning Centre

Phone：3943 9643

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