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First-year Engagement Programme

To help first-year students adapt to a new learning environment, Shaw College has launched the “First-year Engagement Programme” since 2019/20, offering a range of activities and resources to help students enhance their self-understanding, broaden social networks, and enjoy a more fulfilling university journey.

Enquiry

Ms. Carol LAM / Mr. Alvin NG
Tel: 3943 7360 / 3943 4281
Email: carollam@cuhk.edu.hk / alvinng@cuhk.edu.hk

Peer Support Group

Welcoming Day

Peer Support Group is targeting students who wish to have more guidance and support in their first year. Students will be engaged in an in-depth way with various learning opportunities. Students will be divided into groups led by College staff and peer mentors. The group aims to equip students with the “DRIVE” characteristics as followed.

Dialogue Resilience and Problem solving Initiative Vision Enthusiasm

Timeline

 
 

All year round

Monthly Meet-up

  • Thematic training, games, discussion and sharing
  • Topics including understanding and managing self, relationship building, understanding community, etc.
 

Term 1

Boot Camp (3-day-2-night)

  • Understand self and University
  • Team building activities to foster the development of team dynamic for upcoming challenges
 

Term 2

Students-initiated Activities

  • As an extended part of the outbound service trip
  • Organise small scale activities on concerned issues
 

Summer Break

Outbound Service Trip

  • Develop global mindset and sense of global citizenship
  • Content will be designed and executed by students
 

End of the year

Report-back Celebration

  • Reflect the journey and share the learning
  • Show appreciation and recognition
  • Plan for next steps

Recruitment

The group is now open for application. Click here for details.

Enquiry

Ms. Ada TSUI / Mr. Kay CHAN
Tel: 3943 1549 / 3943 4281

Thematic Workshops

Various workshops will be organized for freshmen to facilitate their adaptation to University life. Topics include self-understanding, studies, financial management, communication and relationship building, etc.

  • Thematic Workshops
  • Thematic Workshops

Strengths Discovery Workshop provides insight on using one’s strengths in study and daily life.

Enquiry

Ms. Carol LAM / Ms. Stella WONG
Tel: 3943 7360 / 3943 7359
Email: carollam@cuhk.edu.hk / stellawong@cuhk.edu.hk