Special Events
As an AIPE participant, you will also be afforded numerous opportunities
to indulge in the cultural heritage and natural beauty
of Hong Kong. Students can also look forward to attending
political and economic courses taught by some of the finest
professors from America. While also in the classroom,
participants will have the opportunity to listen to guest
lectures given by a wide array of speakers who excel in
their respective industries.
Cultural Presentations Dinner
The Annual Country Presentations Dinner is always an exciting event for the participating students. This event allows students to celebrate the culture of their own respective countries and experience that of others. Students from the same countries join together and prepare dances, songs, poems, and skits as a means of conveying the richness of their cultures to the other participants in the program.
Tours
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| During the tour of Hong Kong, students gather for a group photo under the "Wishing Tree" located in Tai Po |
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| Former AIPE Director Charles Brockner with the 2004 graduation keynote speaker, Anson Chan |
The development of Hong Kong over the past twenty years makes it one of the most exciting locations in all of Asia. Hong Kong combines the hustle and bustle of its vibrant financial centers with the scenic and natural beauty of its many beaches and mountains. Over the course of the AIPE program, students will be offered day tours of the many sights and sounds that make Hong Kong such a special place.
Tour of Hong Kong: This tour allows the AIPE students to see the many faces of Hong Kong. From the famous giant banyan trees at Tai Po Lam Tsuen in the New Territories to the hands-on exhibits at the Hong Kong Museum of History in Tsim Sha Tsui, this tour is at aimed at blending the old with the new. The tour concludes with the students riding the legendary Star Ferry across Hong Kong harbor, which provides for beautiful views of Hong Kong's magnificent skyline.
Tour of Lantau Island: An island rich with history, Lantau is located to the west of Hong Kong Island and is nearly twice its size. The day tour will allow the students to have lunch at the ninety-year old Po Lin Monastery and tour the vast waterways of Tai O Fishing Village. The highlight if the tour to Lantau is undoubtedly a visit to the Bronze Big Buddha. At 34 meters high and a weight of 220 tons, the Big Buddha has been a tourist favorite for over ten years.
Tour of Hong Kong's South Side: Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Hong Kong Island's south side offers much more than beautiful beaches and scenic views. Students will enjoy an afternoon of visiting the popular beaches and temples of Repulse Bay before embarking on a shopping frenzy at the world famous Stanley Market.
Social Events
Throughout the summer, students are brought together to socialize and interact with one another. Participants can look forward to weekend excursions, special dinners, and celebrations.
Welcoming Pizza Party: Once the students arrive in Hong Kong and get settled into their respective dorm rooms, they are invited to a welcoming pizza party. This event allows the students to begin forging friendships with the other participants from the very beginning of the program.
Group Meals: AIPE’s partnership with Hong Kong University will allow the students to eat a majority of their meals in eating facilities provided by the university. These meals serve as an effective forum for the students to discuss everything from politics to sports.
Graduation Party: At the end of the program the AIPE students convene one last time to celebrate at the annual graduation party. Good music, drinks, and snacks all lend to an atmosphere where the students can reminisce on their experiences in Hong Kong as well as make plans for staying in touch in the future.
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