Fatima Alalaiwat from Bahrain:

“Some people can just say new “life changing” experience, but I can genuinely say that this trip was truly that to me. I learnt of world cultures, religions and tasted half the worlds cuisines. I must say that meeting all those great people, and learning all those interesting things has made me less of an ignorant person – and when one is rid of ignorance – I think he is truly changed forever.”

Noor Butalal from Bahrain:

“I have learnt lessons that will stay with me for the rest of my life. It is amazing how much love and respect you can have for people you have spent so little time with. I can honestly say that these memories will last forever and that each single person I have met has contributed to the current definition of the word ‘ME’…"

Chen Yichen (Agnes) from P.R China:

“It is….

• A bridge of friendship over the continents.

• A telescope on future and that allows us to see how a really good life should be

• An alerting sign on protecting the environment

• A motivating call for helping other people and contributing to the society.”

Clare Cao from P.R. China:

• “It give me a chance to be close to nature.

• It gie me a chance to communicate with different people.

• It make me learn that meaning and truth of life.

• It make me want to share my experience to all the people.”

“This is a butterfly. You can see hands join together in the middle. I think if we join hands together, the world (our nature) will be beautiful! The problems we hae will be solved more smoothly. I draw this to be this program’s logo.”

Li Moqian (Robin) from P.R. China:

“Do a drop to the nature, and it will reward you the whole sea.”

Chan Ka Wing from Hong Kong:

• “Nature is what we should preserve and treasure, no matter what we are, where we are.”

• “Treating others is no different. Be considerate, be concerning, and the world will be full of love.”

Mak Chak Keung from Hong Kong:

“English plays an important role in communicating with people from other countries.”

YIU Ngar Chee, Angie from Hong Kong:

• “I am so glad to meet a lots of friends.

• Through this experience, I discovered my merits and weakness.

• It arouse my conscientious towards the conservation of our beautiful world.

• I am proud of myself that I can have this chance.

• It is one of the most unforgettable experience throughout my life.

• Thanks Cathay Pacific for providing me with this chance.”

Patrick Yuen from Hong Kong:

“We, Human, are the most intelligent animal in the world but just change everywhere. Nature is very important to me and it is the beginning of a new life. Under the golden sky, we all promise to protect our own resources in the world. We can all keep them all and without end.”

Justin Yeung from Hong Kong:

“The Cathay Wilderness experience is definitely a unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience. I have been able to spend time with people from different nationalities and cultures, but that too share similar visions and ambitions.

Victor Lee from Hong Kong:

“I do not think anyone’s going to care about what I write, not even myself. Because it is what you experience that matters, and experience, sometime, cannot be expressed by words.

Julia Lam from Hong Kong:

“They say that you can talk to God through a shooting star, and dreams and wishes come true. For seventeen years, I’ve been waiting for one, and during night camp out, I finally saw my shooting star. My mind went blank and all I could think of was to thank god for granting me this invaluable experience, and for creating beautiful earth and I wish the best of love and health to my new friends. All those wishes of being smartest and richest deem shallow, and I realized how much I’ve matured in the past 7days.”

Sophia Fong from Hong Kong:

“I see the beauty of the Earth;

Feels like I am connected with the nature.

I see there’s someone on this planet is not as lucky as we do;

We should consider our next generation and do our ves to them.

Thank you Cathay, it’s my BEST trip ever!”

Mariko Suzuki from Japan:

• “I could meet a lot of people who have different backgrounds. And I broaden my view. I’ll never forget this experience.”

• “I had difficulties communicating in English. But I noticed the important thing is the positive attitude.”

Yuka Matsubara from Japan:

“It was like a dream. I got to experience many things that I had never done before. The activities made me think more and see different views. It changed me a lot.”

Yoko Eshita from Japan:

“I learnt many things that textbooks can’t teach us. By experiencing it ourselves, we will never forget about it. I made many friends from all over the world. My view has changed a lot and I don’t know if I can blend back when I go home. My passion to become a wildlife manager is stronger now.”

Jung Ho, sung from Korea:

“This is perhaps the once-in-a-lifetime activity I will get. With all the great nature and great friends, I really enjoyed getting to know more bout the nature and diverse cultures. I think I am a very lucky guy.”

Won Suh from Korea:

“Cathay Wilderness Experience was a bridge from boy to man. I learned about all different culture, then integrating to my foundation and find the best solution to be a true leader. Furthermore, I finally realized the precious value of nature, so connected with mankind that we cannot live without it; thus, pay respect to it.”

Chong Jia Loon from Malaysia:

“Coming to know so much about the world we live in and it’s people during the past 7 days, was truly an eye opening experience. I’ve learnt many important life lessons and have now developed a refined appreciation for everything. I have grown, I would say, for I am now a changed person for the better.”

Sanggeet Mithra from Malaysia:

“This programme has taught me that the best things in life are for free. We materialistic humans always go after the things which are expensive, modern, and unnatural, and spend huge chunks of money to get the best out of life. Unfortunately, we are too blind to see that the most priceless and valuable asset or possession that we have is our environment. I’m glad that now I have finally realised that life is more than just MTV, partying and gossiping. There’s a lot more for me to explore and I can’t wait to discover them.”

Urooj Moghal from Pakistan:

“A truly wonderful experience that I honestly will never ever forget. It brings tears to my eyes knowing I’l be leaving tomorrow. A once in a life time opportunity turned into the best experience of my life. From the friends I made to the place I am standing on. I love every bit of it. And I thank Cathay for giving me a chance out of all the others who applied for it.”

Sheheryar Siddiqui from Pakistan:

“Putting down the whole experience into meare words would be a great injustice. No word can define how liberating and enlightening this experience has been for me. I have come to realize that in our different bodies we all share the same soul!”

Alex Antrobus from South Africa:

“An incredible experience opening the minds, eyes, mouths and possibly even the hearts of all those involved; even the sturdiest of walls will find their stones re-settled by the movements of those and that which they thought they knew.”

Linda Zwane from South Africa:

“It has meant a lot to me. Meeting different people and appreciating what I have, I will cherish that forever. It also made me realize that I don’t have to limit my horizons.”

Akren Mizra from South Africa:

“It was an eye-opener. It is a friend-maker. It is informative. It helps build character. It makes a person more responsible.”

Baleseng Leeu from South Africa:

“This programme is the best as it gave me the opportunity to learn about nature, different cultures and traditions.

The programme gave me the opportunity to meet great people.

I will now appreciate and love nature from a different perspective.

We may all be people and be on one earth but we are all different and have a purpose in life.”

“This programme is not just about nature. It is also about exploring the inner person in you and expressing yourself.”

Sanan Mirzoyev from South Africa:

“In this small period of time I have gained so much. This is not an experience one can describe in words, rather experience it for yourselves. I have gained friendship, knowledge and a deep respect for the world, these lessons I will carry with me for the rest of my life and that’s a promise.”

Faith Tseleng From South Africa

Kearabetswe Mataboge from South Africa:

“I have seen great leaders. People being outspoken, spontaneous, having an individual, intelligent opinion, accommodating, loving, caring, gentlemanly, humorous, genuine, open, confident. I just wish I knew more about life in general.”

Baratang Mokone from South Africa:

“The Cathay Wilderness Experience has really meant a lot to me. It has taught me to appreciate nature and to make a difference in the world.”

Dale Lidston from South Africa:

“I cannot express my gratitude to Cathy Pacific for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful experience. I have made friendships with the most amazing people, friendships I hope that will last a lifetime. I will never forget this experience and I will be forever indebted to Cathay Pacific. This camp has greatened my passion for environmental conservation and cultural preservation. This was a learning experience of gigantic proportions.”

Kyle Griffiths from South Africa:

“This experience has meant a lot to me like meeting new people and understanding other cultures. Being able to learn about things out side of South Africa. I feel that life from now on will be much better as I see things from another point of vies. Through this I learnt we can have fun and learn at the same time. My blood flows strong for the environment.”

Andrew Chung from Taiwan:

“It was really great but only 7 days, the wilderness that I and everyone hasn’t experienced before. It was really worthy!! and fascinating!

Maggie Wu from Taiwan:

“When I stared at the splendid stars, any worry just don’t brother. It is when I open my mind to feel and touch that I can really embrace the nature. I learnt that differences between cultures must be understood.”

Liao, Pei-Yin from Taiwan:

“Thanks to Cathay Pacific to give me this chance to embrace the Mother Nature. I will not forget the moment we all sit on top the mountains, and the quiet moment we share in our deepest soul. I’m able to talk to the deepest thought of my mind, and just be calm and grateful.”

Raghav Mettakhun from Thailand:

“The Cathay Wilderness Experience is a worthwhile experience of a life time. My minds have been opened on the environment surrounded me. South Africans are extremely helpful and friendly far more that I expected. People here are very cool and nice, not stiff and bold like I thought. I saw the greatness of yellow grass fields all over the place.. Yellow lush.

Jee Soonyata Mianlamai from Thailand:

“To live in a beautiful country with many good friends who share the sme interest, has meant a lot to me. I’ve know that if we help one another, we will find the best solution. If we don’t listen to one another, everything well fail.”

Ho Nguyen Bao from Vietnam:

“I grow older and older everyday. I know how to say appreciative comments. I bow to the friendliness of international friends. Thanks Cathay, everybody!”

Pham Anh Thu from Vietnam:

“7 Days on the Cathay Wilderness Experience are 700 days sitting at home and watching Discovery Channel.  This programme has brought many wilderness experiences to me. Through this programme, I will surely be more confident, more active. Besides, I will save the environment around me.”

Nguyen Hai Nhu from Vietnam:

“CWE is the most challenging camp I have ever participated in, with going hiking, taking cold water, getting close to wild animals, and adopting to South Africa’s (opposite) weather. Delegates from all over the world are the most brilliant and creative I have ever befriended. Not only does the programme get me closer to nature, gain more understanding about it, but it also values

our very own abilities and encourages us to show ourselves up in life. CWE gives me a family with the Officers as our parents and international delegates as brothers and sisters. Just only in a few more days, we have to say goodbye toe each other and come back to our normal life. But the end of the program will be the beginning of many other mini-projects we make from experience we’ve learned in South Africa. And that will be what this camps organisers expect from us.”

Jehan Goonaratne From Sri Lanka:

Participating in this programme was one of the best things that has happened to me so far. The people, places, wildlife have all changed my life so much that it will mould me into a better being, and I enjoyed every bit of it. It helped me to think more logically and to respect other people which to me is a sign of maturity.”

 Vinod Malwatte From Sri Lanka:

“The experience has made me much stronger, appreciate myself for what I am, appreciate other peoples opinions, there cultures and also my culture and respect my culture and cherish it for what it is. It also mad me aware about my surroundings and cultures. It is an experience that I will never EVER FORGET. I met some of the greatest people.”