Arrival in Hong Kong: Program-Kick off at AVA, Kai Tak Campus Self-presentations Lecture: Mark Gandolfi on Building Relationships Welcome Dinner in Sham Shui Po Exercises: Getting to know each other with Zhao Chuan Lecture: Hong Kong as a Laboratory of Global Cultural Identity by Mathew Gordon Excursion: Housing in Hong Kong & Historical Tour of Hong Kong The first week of the program was all about bonding and getting to know each other – and for many also getting to know the city of Hong Kong. Hong Kong locals welcomed the guest students with open arms and took the lead when it came to exploring the city’s busy streets. In different exercises and changing group formations we’ve got to dive into intense discussions, shared and exchanged perspectives and got to know each others practices. Psychologist Dr. Mark Gandolfi gave the first lecture on how we connect, bond and tie with ourselves and others. Marking psychology as the common denominator, he touched the semester topic from the perspectives of genetics, feelings and relationships. Gordon Mathews, Professor …