Program Overview

Chiang Mai Service & Study Tour

Background

The Chiang Mai Service & Study Tour is a unique opportunity for students to build an adventure park in local communities and arrange various activities for local children and youth. This tour, organised by the Leadership Qualities Centre, aims to broaden students' horizons, develop essential leadership skills, cultural understanding, and a sense of global citizenship.

Aims

The programme has the following objectives:

• Foster students' caring spirit for the community
• Support the development of villages in Chiang Mai
• Enrich students with meaningful exposure and experience
• Increase students' self-confidence and teamwork abilities

Programme Timeline

The programme timeline is as follows: Date | Time | Venue | Activity
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2-3 Oct (Thu-Fri) | 14:30-18:00 | WLB401G | Screening Interview
8 Oct (Wed)| | | Results Announcement and Offer Acceptance
13 Oct (Mon)| | | Deadline for payment and document submission
20 Oct (Mon)| 19:00-21:00| AAB610| Orientation
27 Oct (Mon)| 19:00-21:00| AAB301-2| Pre-trip Meeting
17 Nov (Mon)| 19:00-21:00| AAB301-2| Pre-trip Meeting
8 Dec (Mon)| 19:00-21:00| AAB402K| Pre-trip Meeting
22 Dec (Mon)| 15:00-17:00| WLB109| Pre-trip Meeting
29 Dec (Mon)| 15:00-17:00| AAB301-2| Pre-departure briefing
4-9 Jan| | Thailand|
19 Jan (Mon)| 19:00-21:00| AAB301-2| Reunion
Feb| TBC| TBC| Post-trip sharing

Trip Schedule

The trip schedule is as follows: Schedule|Nature of Activity|Activity
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Day 0| Arrival|
Day 1| Service | Go to Lamphun Province Community Project @ Village School
Day 2| Service| Community Project @ Village School
Day 3| Service | Community Project @ Village School Back to Chiang Mai
Day 4| Thai Experience | Thai Cooking Class
Day 5| Thai Experience| Shopping Back to Hong Kong

Language

The programme will be conducted in English.

Eligibility

All HKBU UGC and non-UGC funded UG students are welcome to apply.

Quota

The programme has a quota of 16 students.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 28 September 2025 (Sunday).

Screening Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a screening interview on 2-3 October 2025 (Thursday and Friday) from 14:30-18:00.

Fees

The programme fee is HK$2000 per person, which includes accommodation, meals, and activities arranged by LQC, excluding visa and air ticket. A refund of $1000 will be given upon full attendance of all trainings, services, and post-trip activities with satisfactory performance.

Important Notes

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