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The word "Globalisation"
is more commonly used today than perhaps 10 years ago. Today,
we find ourselves working along side with expatriates from
all places, riding on a train, or dining with them. In Singapore,
we call them "foreign talents", in America they
call them "aliens".
But how well
do we know them? Not much I suppose. Which is why we, The
Hippo Exchange Club (HEC), formed ourselves under the umbrella
of Joo Chiat Community Club Youth Group in June 1999 with
an intention to break the ice of those common misunderstandings
we have of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Judgemental
as we are, we have to bring down those walls to equip ourselves
with the ability to blend in well with this complex environment.
We aim to promote
multi-language acquisition in a natural environment achieved
through organizing activities such as homestay programs, holding
seminars and workshops, or any cross-cultural activities.
We are also closely affiliated to other Hippos in other parts
of the world such as Japan, South Korea, America and Mexico.
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