Expand Social Circle

PS. I See You – A Zoom Dating Experience
Cross-cultural Speed Dating
Peer Language Tutoring


PS. I See You – A Zoom Dating Experience (CSP1/21-22)

Ever think that you can meet new people even when you are homebound? Yes, you can. Our online version of “A Simple Speed Dating Experience” was a huge success last semester. At the beginning of the new semester, we would like to provide you with the opportunity again to connect with people when you are just staying where you are. This virtual meetup allows you to meet people, get to know them and interact with them in a brand-new “blind-date” setting. It also facilitates your self-understanding and how you connect with others beyond the idea of “judging a book by its cover”. Be ready to get a little surprise at the end of this event as well!

After this online meetup, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE:

  • Gained exposure to meet people online
  • Known more of your view on dating relationship
  • Polished your communication skills with people you just met online
  • Made some new friends and had fun

Date: 9 Oct 2021 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Format: An online meetup via Zoom (preferably somewhere quiet so you can enjoy the experience)
Language: English
Target: 12 males & 12 females (Minimum 12/ Maximum 24)
Fee: Free
Deposit: Nil
Trainers:
Ms. Heidi Tseng, Counsellor (Marriage and Family Therapist), CEDARS
Ms. Yoki Hung, Counsellor, CEDARS
Registration: Male / Female

 

Cross-cultural Speed Dating (CSP2/21-22)

A heart-shaped balloon with a smiley face presented in front of the “Speed Dating Event” projector screen

A heart-shaped balloon with a smiley face presented in front of the “Speed Dating Event” projector screen

Ever wonder how it will be like to mingle, or even to have brief ‘dates’, with people from various backgrounds? This party provides singles with an opportunity to meet prospective romantic partners and friends in a fun, speedy and yet relaxing way. Let’s look beyond different culture or any gender stereotypical beliefs and learn to focus on the uniqueness and commonalities of each individual.

Through various activities, you can meet different persons, polish your social skills and discover your love language. A set of dating tips will be given to you in the preparation for the party. Surely, there will be lots of fun and laughter!

Activities:

  • Games
  • Mingling Time
  • Feedback among peers and from the facilitators

By the end of the party, YOU WILL HAVE:

  • Expanded your social network
  • Discovered your love language and its implication in your dating relationship
  • Gained more understanding of effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Date: 6 Nov 2021 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue: Kong Siu Luey Lounge, Robert Black College
Language: English
Target: 8 males & 8 females (Minimum 12/ Maximum 16)
Fee: Free
Deposit: $100
Trainers:
Ms. Heidi Tseng, Counsellor (Marriage and Family Therapist), CEDARS
Ms. Bowie Siu, Clinical Psychologist, CEDARS
Registration and payment: Male Female
Waiting list (Please fill in this form if the workshop is full): Click Here

 

Peer Language Tutoring

Peer language tutoring programmes provide a platform for cultural exchange, and also an opportunity to build your social confidence and network at HKU.

  1. Join “Peer English Tutoring” as a Language Partner, an initiative to help your peers to enhance confidence in speaking English and social skills.
  2. Register for “Survival Cantonese” as a Cantonese Student Tutor, to help foreign students to learn essential day-to-day Cantonese phrases.

You are welcome to join Peer English Tutoring / Survival Cantonese to practice your language skills with native / near native speakers. Stay tuned for our announcement!