This two-semester course is designed to orient first-year students to collegial life, living and learning opportunities, and RC learning goals at the University of Macau. It provides active learning opportunities which enable students to take responsibility for their transition to university and RC life. The course also serves the function of forming student learning communities, which, facilitated by RC faculty, encourage students to explore a wide range of experiential learning activities in RC competency areas (Interpersonal Relations and Teamwork, Healthy Living, Cultural Engagement, Leadership and Service, Citizenship with Global Perspectives) while documenting and assessing their personal growth in an e-portfolio. Students are responsible for submitting e-portfolio project(s). The course runs parallel to and complements the University's RC requirements for first-year students. Students enrolled in the course develop skills while gaining knowledge and experiences which equip them for the successful completion of the RC requirements and achievement of RC learning goals for first-year students.
This two-semester course is designed to orient first-year students to college life, living and learning opportunities, and RC learning goals at the University of Macau. It provides active learning opportunities which enable students to take responsibility for their transition to university and RC life. The course also serves the function of forming student learning communities, which, facilitated by RC faculty, encourage students to explore a wide range of experiential learning activities in RC competency areas (Interpersonal Relations and Teamwork, Healthy Living, Cultural Engagement, Leadership and Service, Citizenship with Global Perspectives) while documenting and assessing their personal growth in an e-portfolio. Students are responsible for submitting e-portfolio project(s). The course runs parallel to and complements the University's RC requirements for first-year students. Students enrolled in the course develop skills while gaining knowledge and experiences which equip them for the successful completion of the RC requirements and achievement of RC learning goals for first-year students.