University YMCA® (HKU): "La buena vida" Service and Cultural Tour to Spain

** We are now not accepting applications for the tour. Please stay tuned with our further updates. **

APPLICATION FORM

Eligibility: Full-time HKU students with valid Uni-Y (HKU) membership
For Membership Registration and Details of Welcoming Gifts: Click Here
Enquiries about Membership Registration: WhatsApp Us / 3917-8091 / uniy@hku.hk 

Have you ever wondered what defines happiness? Is it money, fame, or the ability to pursue your passions? Many people believe that having money does not necessarily lead to happiness or fulfilment. Despite Spain's lower income level compared to Hong Kong, it ranks much higher in happiness indices. In the United Nations' World Happiness Report for 2023, Spain secured the 32nd position, while Hong Kong ranked 82nd, a significant difference of 50 places! What factors contribute to Spain's happiness, is it their religious beliefs, cultural values, or attitudes towards life? 
Through first-hand experiences, interactions with the locals, and engaging in community services, this tour aims to unveil the secrets of happiness in Spain!

Programme Details】 
Period: From Nov 2023 to Feb 2024 
Overseas Service Trip Location: Madrid and Barcelona, Spain
Fee: $18,000 + $1,000 Deposit* 
(including YMCA subsidy, flight tickets, partial meals, accommodation, insurance, programme fee, etc.) 
*Deposit refundable upon completion of the programme requirements with satisfactory performance. Please refer to the "Remarks" below.
Language: Cantonese (for pre-trip and post-trip programmes), English (for the trip)

Application Deadline: 23:59, 20 October 2023 (Friday)

【Programme Schedule】Please refer to the section below.

【Remarks】
1. Deposit is fully refundable upon completion of all pre-trip meetings, overseas trip, post-trip meetings & activities and requirements of "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" Gold Award, with satisfactory performance throughout the programme.
2  Participants MUST attend all preparation meetings before departure. University YMCA (HKU) reserves the right to terminate the participation of any individual in the programme and participants may be liable for any costs incurred from the programme, if they fail to attend all preparation meetings without pre-approval. An exemption may apply to participants who can provide written proofs (such as unavoidable academic reasons/sick leave) in case they cannot attend any session of the programme.  
3. Participants who are awarded with the Gold Award of "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" can obtain $1,000 subsidy.
4. University YMCA (HKU) of Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong reserves the right of final decision for any disputes. 

【Enquiry】Student ExCo Cynthia (6161 8881) / Staff Mr Peter Chan (3917 8091) / uniy@hku.hk

About University YMCA (HKU)
As a strategic partner of CEDARS and a student organisation affiliated to Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, Uni-Y® (HKU) is dedicated to making your university life more fruitful by offering an array of distinguished local community engagement programmes. Leveraging on our strong joint university and YMCA network in 120 countries and regions, we are also committed to enriching your u-adventures ranging from joint-u activities, service trips, overseas internships and a lot more. Do not hesitate any longer in stepping out of your first step if you wish to have a fulfilling year ahead! Register to become a Uni-Y (HKU) member now to enjoy our programmes and services throughout and beyond your U-life. Stay tuned with us by following our Instagram or Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for our latest videos!