Schedule


For Non-local Pals and Local Foodmates


Semester 2 Round of 2019-20

24 January 2020 Application Deadline
Screening Interviews for
a. 6 & 7 February 2020 (Thu & Fri)
b. 5 February 2020 (Wed)

Screening Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates:

a. Non-local pals
b. Local foodmates
10 February 2020 (Mon)
7pm – 8pm		 Briefing Session for Local Foodmates
29 February 2020 (Sat) Tea Gathering at HKU
(first event to meet with your local host and buddies)
29 February, 1, 7 or 8 March 2020 (Sat or Sun)
(Suggested dates)		 First Homey Meal
February – April 2020 Self-arranged Activities or Gatherings organised by Participants
21 March 2020 (Sat)
(To be confirmed)		 Chinese Tea Tasting Workshop organised by CEDARS
19 April 2020 (Sun)
(To be confirmed)		 Closing Event

Semester 1 Round of 2019-20

15 September 2019 Application Deadline
Screening Interviews for
a. 19 & 20 September 2019 (Thu & Fri)
b. 23 September 2019 (Mon)

Screening Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates:

a. Non-local pals
b. Local foodmates
26 September 2019 (Thu)
7pm – 8pm		 Briefing Session for Local Foodmates
Cancelled Tea Gathering at HKU
20, 26 or 27 October 2019 (Sat or Sun)
(Suggested dates)		 First Homey Meal
October 2019 – April 2020 Self-arranged Activities or Gatherings organised by Participants
Cancelled Chinese Tea Tasting Workshop organized by CEDARS (optional; pre-registration is required)
19 April 2020 (Sun)
(To be confirmed)		 Closing Event

 


For Hosts

Semester 2 Round of 2019-20

24 January 2020 Application Deadline
29 February 2020 (Sat)
  • Briefing Session for (new) Host Families (2:30pm – 3:00pm)
  • Tea Gathering (3:15pm – 5:15pm)
    (first event to meet with your students)
29 February, 1, 7 or 8 March 2020 (Sat or Sun)
(Suggested dates)		 First Homey Meal
February – April 2020 Self-arranged Activities or Gatherings organised by Participants
21 March 2020 (Sat)
(To be confirmed)		 Chinese Tea Tasting Workshop organised by CEDARS
19 April 2020 (Sun)
(To be confirmed)		 Closing Event

Semester 1 Round of 2019-20

15 September 2019 Application Deadline
Cancelled Briefing Session & Tea Gathering
20, 26 or 27 October 2019 (Sat or Sun)
(Suggested dates)		 First Homey Meal
October 2019 – April 2020 Self-arranged Activities or Gatherings organised by Participants
Cancelled Chinese Tea Tasting Workshop organised by CEDARS
19 April 2020 (Sun)
(To be confirmed)		 Closing Event