Cathay Pacific invites Lankan students to experience S.Africa wilderness

APPLICATIONS: Cathay Pacific Airways Colombo opened application for two students from Sri Lanka to participate in the International Wilderness Experience (IWE) 2007, which will take place in South Africa from July 10 to 18.

Successful applicants will enjoy an enriching experience that will make them more aware of global environmental issues and at the same time increase their understanding of different cultures.

Cathay Pacific will fly 50 students between the ages of 16-18 from different countries in Asia Pacific region, such as Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan to Johannesburg, South Africa to participate in this educultural safari.

This is the second time Cathay Pacific has extended this offer to local students and is considered as part of the airline’s community service program, Cathay Pacific Airways is giving this opportunity to Sri Lankan students, along with co-sponsor James Finlay and Co. Colombo, the General Sales Agent for Cathay Pacific.

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 for a nominal fee.

Application forms are available at the Cathay Pacific Airways Colombo head office and could also be downloaded from the site, http:/www./finlays.lk/wilderness.htm.

The short-listed Sri Lankan applicants will be called for interviews during this month.