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Sharing from Host Families

 

Host Mother Ms YAN Meijun May (2nd row left) and her hostees Ms ZHANG Jiarui (1st row left), Mr ZHANG Xuancheng (2nd row right) and Ms SU Yuqing (back) at Fire Up the Grill for Chinese New Year – Seaside Barbeque Party"

 

This is a very meaningful activity, for the students, they come to a new and unfamiliar city for the first time to study and live, there may be various difficulties and discomforts.  Host family activities should be to a certain extent to enrich their lives outside the classroom, relieve the tension of study and help them adjust to their new surroundings.

It is a very happy experience for our teachers.  I personally have a very strong feeling that the students of the post-00s generation have their own independent thoughts, strengths and characteristics, and they shine in their respective professions and fields, which is gratifying and admirable!

I’m very happy and honoured to be a host family, taking my hostees to participate in various activities and sharing my experience with them, hoping that they will have a healthy, happy and colourful learning life in HK and at Lingnan.

 

 

 

Ms YAN Meijun May, School of Graduate Studies

Host Family of Lingnan Host Family Scheme 2023/24.

We had a nice meal gathering before the Chinese New Year. I shared with my two host daughters about the traditional customs like going to flower market and visiting relatives at CNY

Host Mother Ms CHAN Ching Yi Karie (middle) and her hostees Ms NAN Ei Chan Myae (left) and Ms BILGUN Selin (right) at "Star Ferry “World Star” Harbour Cruise Tour "

We had dinner with another host family at Chinese restaurant. Food can break down all the cultural boundaries.

Host Mother Ms CHAN Ching Yi Karie (right) and her hostees Ms NAN Ei Chan Myae (middle) and Ms BILGUN Selin (left) at "Pressed Flower Shadow Frame Workshop"

 

I was grateful and pleasant to join the Lingnan Host Family Scheme this year, providing a platform for me to connect with two energetic and exceptional international students – Selin and Eichan! Not only did they share a lot of their Turkish and Burmese with me, but we made some good memories by participating diverse cultural activities organized by the OSA Team.  I have enjoyed joining this program by being exposed to different new cultures and creating bonding with them in Lingnan community.

I strongly recommend this program to colleagues to share the HK culture and bring international students together.  Much appreciation goes to the two hostees for offering me a fruitful experience!

 

 

Ms CHAN Ching Yi Karie, Institute of Policy Studies

Host Family of Lingnan Host Family Scheme 2022/23

We had a nice meal gathering before the Chinese New Year. I shared with my two host daughters about the traditional customs like going to flower market and visiting relatives at CNY

Host Mother Ms WONG Ka Wing Jessica (left) and her hostees Ms SERIK Alina (middle) and Ms SATAROVA Amina (right)

We had dinner with another host family at Chinese restaurant. Food can break down all the cultural boundaries.

Host Mother Ms WONG Ka Wing Jessica (left) and her hostee Ms SERIK Alina (right)

 

I am glad to join the host family scheme this year.  It is a meaningful program to connect staff members with international students to promote cultural exchange and establish bonding.  It is exciting to meet my two host daughters, Alina and Amina.  I shared with them about Lingnan facilities and events and introduced Chinese culture during different traditional festivals.  Studying abroad is not an easy task, especially during the pandemic.  The host family scheme is an excellent program to help international students adapt to this new home and feel the warm welcome from Lingnanians.  I highly recommend staff members join this program.  Having good food together is always a great start to breaking the boundaries and starting a conversation.  I like this program and feel thankful to know my two host daughters.

 

 

Ms WONG Ka Wing Jessica, Office of Service-Learning

Host Family of Lingnan Host Family Scheme 2021/22

Sharing from Student Participants 

 

Host Mother Ms NG Aik Min (left) and her hostees Ms SUI Christina (right)

 

Host Mother Ms NG Aik Min (right) and her hostees Ms SUI Christina (left)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joining the Host Family Scheme this year has been a truly enriching experience for me.  Being paired with my host family, Ms Aik Min, has brought so much warmth and support into my life.  Our shared mealtimes and hiking adventures have not only opened my eyes to the beauty of Hong Kong's culture but have also nurtured a deep sense of appreciation within me.  I am grateful for Min's thoughtfulness, from considering my motion sickness to including me in her outings.  This connection has been both enjoyable and fulfilling, and I strongly encourage new students to grasp this wonderful opportunity to make meaningful connections.  Once you join, don't hesitate to reach out to your host.  It’s a chance that’s truly worth taking.

 

 

 

Ms SUI Christina, Year 2, BLA, Non-local student from Myanmar

Participant of Lingnan Host Family Scheme 2023/24

Host father Dr OH Do Young and his hostees

Host Father Dr OH Do Young (middle) and his hostees Mr AUNG Kyaw Kyaw (left) and Mr BALTABEK Amirsultan (Right)

Adapting a new environment can be daunting, as I discovered when I first arrived at Lingnan University.  Joining the LHFS program has provided me with much-needed relief.  Meeting new people, staying with a host family, and exploring Hong Kong with newly arrived students was an excellent way to adjust to a new environment and overcome the city's overwhelming size.  Thank you to my host father (Dr OH Do Young) for the insightful conversations that we had over a variety of activities.  From the moment we had Korean BBQ to the ferry voyage to the end of the program, it was not only enjoyable, but we also developed a close bond with my host.  Of course, Dr.  Do Young has impressed me with his expertise as a doctor at Lingnan, and he has always shown concern for both me and my family.  Having a host family has made my campus life at Lingnan more enjoyable and memorable.

 

 

Mr AUNG Kyaw Kyaw, Year 2, BLA, Non-local student from Myanmar

Participant of Lingnan Host Family Scheme 2022/23

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Host Mother Ms CHAN Ching Yi Karie (right) and her hostees Ms NAN Ei Chan Myae (left) and Ms BILGUN Selin (middle)

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Host Mother Ms CHAN Ching Yi Karie (middle) and her hostees Ms NAN Ei Chan Myae (right) and Ms BILGUN Selin (left) at the Kick-off Reception

 

The Lingnan Host family Scheme was a wonderful chance for me to experience many things and create memories with my beautiful host mom Karie and my one and only host sister Eichan.  The scheme started right after the beginning of semester so Karie felt like a person that I've known for a very long time.  We experienced fun things together.  I tried Taiwanese food and Lingnan House for the first time, we made nice memories in workshop and we experienced Star Ferry together.  Karie prepared her childhood snacks with a postcard when we first met.  She is such a warm person with a warm heart.  I am so lucky that I have a chance to meet her and it is comforting knowing that I have someone to talk to whenever I’m in need.  If I had a chance to join the Host Family Scheme until I graduate, I will definitely do that.  Biggest thanks to Karie, Eichan and OSA for helping me adjust to my new home!

 

 

Ms BILGUN Selin, Year 2, BLA, Non-local student from Turkey

Participant of Lingnan Host Family Scheme 2022/23

Host Father Dr. LAM Man Chuen, Frank (Right) and his hostee Mr NURKAIDAR Temirlan (Left)

Host Father Dr LAM Man Chuen, Frank (Right) and his hostee Mr NURKAIDAR Temirlan (Left)

 

Host Father Dr. LAM Man Chuen, Frank had a BBQ dinner with his youngest daughter Charmaine and hostee Mr NURKAIDAR Temirlan

Host Father Dr LAM Man Chuen, Frank (Right) and his hostee Mr NURKAIDAR Temirlan (Left)

 

My Host Father, Dr Lam Man Chuen, Frank and I was first met at the Lingnan cafeteria.  My first impression of Dr Lam was that he is energetic and such a kind person.  We talked about Kazakhstan and Hong Kong, as well as the culture, traditions and privileges of the indigenous people of Hong Kong.  We also showed each other photos of our families and came to a conclusion that the faces are somewhat similar.

After meeting with Dr Lam, a desire of learning Cantonese was appeared in my mind.  Dr Lam recommended me one language-learning mobile application developed by his previous institute.  Moreover, Dr Lam watched and was impressed by my performance of playing Kazakh national musical instrument - Dombra in the University-wide event “RE:Imagine Flea Market”.  Another enjoyable experience is that I had a Korean BBQ dinner with Dr Lam and his youngest daughter Charmaine.  We talked about some interesting facts of Hong Kong and Australia, and practiced some Cantonese at the dinner.  Great thanks to Dr Lam! With his care, support and advice, I was able to adapt to Hong Kong culture and life quickly, make more new friends and most importantly, I was being motivated to do more sports.

Now I'm not in Hong Kong, but we still have good relations with each other.  I’m looking forward to our next meeting.

 

 

Mr NURKAIDAR Temirlan, Year 2, BBA, Non-local student from Kazakhstan

Participant of Lingnan Host Family Scheme 2021/22