We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the second Cultural Discovery Camp (CDC). CDC offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture, expand their social networks, and thrive in an English-speaking environment. This upcoming season will bring together 3-4 prestigious higher education institutions, including Kien Giang University (KGU), Dong Thap University (DThU), and HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), with confirmation pending for LSi Business School in Cambodia (LSi).
Join us and seize this enhanced opportunity for an enriching cultural experience!
OBJECTIVES
Cultural Discovery Camp (CDC) is initiated to foster students’ improvement of English language competence through authentic exposure to various local sites and collaborative project-based activities. The camp is organized in the campus of a university with the participation of students from at least two universities. They are teamed in groups of four or five and developed different projects during a period of two days or so. The host students are supposed to support the visiting students in navigating the local site, getting used to the accommodation, and dealing with other survival needs. The visiting students are supposed to adapt themselves to the local customs. Only English language is allowed for the whole period of CDC. Penalties are applied to any language policy violation.
MAIN CONTENT
CDC starts with an orientation in which students are provided with administrative information and introduced to basic video-shooting techniques. It consists of at least four projects and a showcase. Descriptions of these projects are presented below.
Project 1: Team Introduction
Students are teamed in groups of four or five members. The number of students from each university should be reasonably balanced. They are given approximately 2 hours to shoot a 4-minute video clip to introduce their team members. Each team should choose a name for the administration of the whole program. Campus space of the host institution is the main place for video shooting.
Project 2: Historical Discovery
Students are taken to a historical site in the town of the host institution. During this 3-hour trip, each team has to take photos or shoot videos to come up with a 5-minute clip about the site. The video can be presented in the form of a documentary, promotion product, or a narrative. Members of the team must be in the clip at some point and engage in the story. Students can continue to edit their clips after the site visit.
Project 3: Landmark Discovery
Students are taken to a tourist attraction in the town of the host institution such as a beach, a river, a bridge, or a farm. During this 3-hour trip, each team has to take photos or shoot videos to come up with a 5-minute clip about the site. The clip is to promote the site to international and local visitors. It should be able to highlight the impressive features of the site in an interesting story. Members of the team must be presented in the clip. Students can continue to edit their clips after the site visit.
Project 4: Cuisine Discovery
Students are taken to a food and drink site in the town of the host institution such as a night market, street food alley, or local food market. During this 2-hour trip, each team has to take photos or shoot videos to come up with a 5-minute clip about the site. The video must feature at least two dishes and/or drinks which are considered special and reflect the ordinary life of local people. Members of the team must be presented in the clip and engage in the story. Students can continue to edit their clips after the site visit.
Showcase
All the video clips are presented on the last day of the camp. Students are gathered in the hall of the host institution, and their video clips are showcased. The online platform for nominations and votes is introduced. Reviewers offer evaluations and comments. Prizes are awarded.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Current undergraduate students of FFL-HCMUTE
2. Available to participate in the entire program from October 20th to 22nd, 2023
3. Good command of English
4. Kind, sociable and enthusiastic
5. Good at presentation skills and teamwork skills
EXPENSES
Transportation: All transportation cost will be covered by FFL-HCMUTE
Accommodation: KGU will make every effort to provide accommodation in their guest house for FFL students. If arrangements cannot be made, campers are encouraged to share the accommodation fees, which are approximately 100,000 VND per night.
Food: Students are expected to cover their food expenses during the trip. Affordable local food places will be recommended to students (prices normally range from 20.000 vnd to 40.000 vnd per meal)
REGISTRATION
- Only 30 free spaces will be given out to FFL students on a first come, first served basis. If you want to reserve a slot, please register and pay a deposit fee in advance.
- Registration deadline: 5:00 p.m. October 5th, 2023
- Link: Click here
CONTACT
Ms. Ngô Thị Cẩm Thúy
Lecturer
Phone: 0969004872
Email: thuyntc@hcmute.edu.vn
Mr. Phạm Quang Bình
Lecturer
Phone: 0336824821
Email: binhpq@hcmute.edu.vn
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Yến Hoa
Lecturer
Phone: 0983549392
Email: yenhoant@hcmute.edu.vn
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