Family & Wellbeing

The Kerry Group sponsors colleagues' children between 15 - 18.5 years old to participate in a AFS one-year overseas exchange program, to promote the inter-cultural study and stimulate personal development. In 2023-2024, we have sponsored 2 colleagues' children to Finland and France, find out more on their adventures during their exchange! 
 

2024 -25 Sharing from Kerry Returnee to Finland

"This exchange year has been very special to me. Before going to Finland, I never thought I could make new friends or have close relationships with my host families. But it turns out that I have made many close friends, both inside and outside my school in Finland. My host family has become another home to me. A lot of 'first times' were unlocked during this year as well. For example, my first-time being in a foreign country on my own, my first-time  skiing, and my first time seeing snow and the Aurora.

After 10 months in Finland, I feel like I have become a Finnish, my host family also said so, and Finland has become a second home to me. Despite some challenging moments, this year has been one of the happiest and most precious memories of my life. I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to be in this program. Also, I want to extend my thanks to my friends in Finland for their companionship and my host families for embracing me as part of their own and providing unwavering support. Lastly, I want to thank myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and completing this fruitful exchange year"

Above is a sharing by Zoe, daughter of Kerry Logistics' colleague, Miu Wong. 
 

2024 -25 Sharing from Kerry Returnee to France

"These 10 months were a delightful and unforgettable experience. It has transformed me completely. 

The first month in France was challenging. Learning French was difficult and being away from my family and friends made me feel lonely. But thanks to my host family and friends there, their encouragement and practices helped me pick up French quickly.

One of the highlights of my exchange year was the opportunity to explore so many places in France. Not only did we go to Lille, in Northern France to celebrate Christmas with relatives, we also went skiing in the East of France, and visited Nice and Monaco in the Southern France during a school trip.

I am grateful to participate in the program.  After the exchange, I am more mature, and outgoing. I enjoy meeting new friends. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone I met in France."

Above is a sharing by Brandon, son of Kerry Properties' colleague, Victor Ng. 

Further reading:
【France Returnee's Sharing  | Belgium Returnees' Sharing | Switzerland & Finland Returnees' Sharing】

Sharing of 2023-24 Returnees and Programme Info Session:
【Click here to watch the video recording】