We had a yoga workshop in the morning and
thanks to our director, Nicole, we all had a great time. We have learnt that
relaxation in times of stress is very important, and I thought that the whole
process was fun! Then, we wrote some positive messages to our friends in the
home group. It let us know our own beauty and reaffirm the belief that we are unique,
boosting our confidence.
After lunch, the Brescia recruiting team
shared with us about studying in Canada. They asked us questions about Canada
and Brescia and we learnt more about both places. After that, we had the
activity of finding our true colours. This activity was interesting and useful
as we learned about ourselves and embracing differences between people. In the
evening, we went to the Masonville Hall. We all had our dinner and shopped
there, and it was an enjoyable memory which we treasured very much.
Kitty
Wong 3P (33)
The theme today is confidence and
self-esteem. Through different activities and lessons, I learnt how to be more
confident and more about myself. In the morning, we had a fitness lesson which
made me feel more relaxed. Then, there was a talk about confidence and
self-esteem. The three special guests primarily talked about how to improve our
confidence and being a role model.
I really like the activity that followed,
the Confidence Panel, because this allowed me to know how my groupmates feel
about me and the positive and encouraging words gives me confidence that I can
do good and I am supported. Especially when Erica told us about the quote of
blossoming flowers, I understood that we cannot always focus on gratifying our desires.
In the afternoon, I developed a better
understanding of Canada and Brescia through the Brescia Team Presentation.
Next, we had a lesson about true colours taught by Eric Sloat. I learnt about
the four colours that represent different groups of people. I am the “blue”
people, being emotive and centering on relationships.
Phoebe
Chan 3L (4)
Today, we had a lesson on True Colours.
We learnt that everyone has different characteristics and therefore can be
categorized into 4 personality types represented by 4 different colours - gold,
orange, green and blue. In this lesson, we found out which colour we belong to.
For example, green represents someone who is not emotionally expressive,
logical and practical. After learning the differences of the 4 colours, we
formed groups and drew birthday cards for another group.
I realized that the teaching and learning
mode here is very different from that of Hong Kong. Rather than the traditional
“chalk and talk” method, we are encouraged to express what we have learnt
during the lesson by different means e.g. drawing. Yet, I think that the
traditional way suits me better as I can follow the lesson easily and be sure
what I am learning at the moment. However, I still believe that this lessons
helps me improve my communication skills as the birthday card is a piece of
group work requires much communication and coordination.
Carol
Chan 3L (6)
It was a truly fulfilling day. The theme
was CONFIDENCE. We started off the day with yoga practice, which helped us
relax and recharge our bodies and calm our minds. Through the practice, we were
able to develop further on our self-love and mindfulness. We then felt more at
ease and comfortable.
The yoga class was followed by a lecture
on confidence, during which we worked on a task called ’Mirror, mirror’. It
provided us with an opportunity to reflect on ourselves and learn to not to
focus on our flaws but to acknowledge our strengths. This certainly helped us
gain more confidence!
The highlight of the day was the
Confidence Panel, in which Melanie, Noelle and Erica, members of the Brescia
University College shared with us their unique and personal experiences on
confidence. The quote of Erica, ’A flower does not think of competing with the
flower next to it. It just blooms.’ caught my attention. I found this quote
very relatable to me as I often compare myself to others and what I see on
social media. Yet through the panel, we were able to learn what social media
shows are only a person’s ups without their downs. Therefore, there is really
no point of trying to compare ourselves to them! I now know how to fully boost
my confidence and develop it further.
The Brescia team also gave us a
presentation on Brescia University College and Canadian universities. Through
the trivia, we had a better knowledge of Canada as a whole!
Then, we had a session with Eric Sloat on
True Colors, which is a personality test aiming at improving our
self-knowledge. Not only is that essential, but we were also able to identify
our weaknesses and try our best to turn them into an opportunity or transform
them into strengths.
The day ended with a visit to the
Masonville Mall. The shopping was no doubt enjoyable; however, what caught my
attention was the passion and friendliness of salespersons at stores. It’s the
passion that made them confident.
The experience today was rewarding. The
day was spectacular and we were able to have a deeper understanding of
confidence and apply it in our daily lives.
Charley
Lam 3A (37)
Today’s activities revolve around the
theme of Confidence. I think confidence is an important element of good
leadership. It enables the leader to
persist with what he/she sees
right and reassure the team members that their efforts will not be in vain.
Confidence is beneficial to leadership as it encourages the team to trust and
follow the leader, enhancing the team’s efficiency.
Having high self-esteem is equally
important for a leader and his/her personal growth. High self-esteem means that
you have the self-respect and take pride in yourself and your abilities. For
instance, you may think you are beautiful from the inside out and you believe
in your abilities. This can help you lead a happier life as you feel better
about yourself. It also makes you a better leader as you appear to 'know what
you’re doing'.
The workshop on 'True Colors' helped us
identify our personality traits and what we have to work on to achieve a more
diversified personality. It was an rewarding experience and it was beneficial
to our personal development.
It was a blast shopping and dining at the
Masonville mall. The size of it is way bigger than the ones in Hong Kong. There
are a lot of things to shop there and there are some local brands and stores.
The best part of the mall is the build-a-bear workshop. It is a great
experience to try building my own bear and I really wish I could go to a mall
like that again.
3A
Emma Wu (37)
Today, we attended a yoga class and the
confidence panel in the morning. Yoga practice helped us relax our bodies
whereas the confidence panel let us learn how to be more confident through the
sharing of some successful graduates of the Brescia College.
After that, we took the True Colors
personality test. We learned how to identify our strongest personality traits
and adjust the way we communicate with people of a different personality.
At night, we went to the Masonville Mall
and bought some souvenirs and stationery. It was an extremely fruitful day.
Cherry
Lee 3S (18)
We started off our fruitful day with a
yoga class. The yoga lesson today is refreshing with relaxing music. After the
class, I could feel my body getting lighter and I was less tired. Later, a
confident panel comprising a professor, doctor and the alumni shared with us
their experience. Their inspiring sharing made me understand that we should
believe in ourselves and have confidence in our endeavours. We should believe
that we have the ability to accomplish every task and should never be afraid of
making mistakes. Trying to compliment ourselves can strengthen our self-esteem
and enhance our quality of life at the same time.
After that, there was a talk about true
colours. I found out more about myself and I’m actually close to a “blue” guy,
someone who is emotive and quite cherish the relationship between people. This
lesson made me know how I should change myself, being strengthened by different
kinds of people and motivated to strive for the better. Our day was concluded
with shopping in the Masonville Mall and it was undoubtedly an amazing day!
Haylie
Lai 3S (13)
Today, we had a yoga lesson, in which I
tried my best with encouragement from the teacher. It was my first time doing
yoga, and I think it was a very precious opportunity for me to relax after the
lesson. The Confidence Panel is extremely inspiring. The guests' sharing was
thought-provoking and prompted my self-reflection. The point of trusting and
believing in oneself is the most unforgettable for me. We should not doubt
ourselves but rather have the conviction that nothing is impossible.
The workshop "True Colors",
which is about learning one's personality, is amazing. It impressively revealed
all our teammates' personalities accurately. At night we went to the Masonville
mall and bought clothes, jackets, and other necessities. We all had a splendid
time there.
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