Financial Times - Two Sri Lankan students on Cathay Pacific adventure

Two students from Sri Lanka have been offered the opportunity to participate in the International Wilderness Experience 2006 from August 22 to 30 organised by Cathay Pacific Airways.

The short listed Sri Lankan applicants will be called for interviews on July 18 and the winners will join 46 others between the ages of 16-18 from South Asia to Johannesburg, South Africa who will learn about humanities impact on the earth’s ecology and participate in related numerous cross cultural activities.

The students will be taken to the museum village Botshabelo in Johannesburg. They will be exposed to activities such as a nature appreciation walk, mapping countries, media and delegates meetings & interviews, to perform a mock wedding, a boat trip and many more.

The student ambassadors will have their air tickets, accommodation, course fees and ground transport in South Africa sponsored by Cathay Pacific while having to fund their travel insurance and pre-departure preparations approximately amounting to Rs.7000. Application forms are available at the Cathay Pacific Airways Colombo head office. The International Wilderness Experience in its 12th consecutive year gives the participants a unique opportunity to meet young students from other countries and to learn from other cultures. It also gives them an opportunity to enhance their self-awareness, self-confidence and assist in developing a personal value system and a holistic view about the world in general.