Introduction to Introduction to University Studies University Studies
Presented by Doris L. W. Chang
Planning & Enjoying Your University Years
Presentation Outline
Purpose of Four Year Plan
Basic Ideas of Career Planning & Follow- up
Instructions on Four Year Plan
Student Four-year Sample
Purpose of Four Year Plan
To make the most of your four years
To bring out your potential
To exercise your planning skills
To exercise your self-discipline
To have more fun exploring
Basic Ideas of Career Planning
4 Basic Steps by Prof. 洪子豪
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Career Planning
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Career Formulation
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Career Implementation
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Career Controlling
The Career Planning Triad( 生涯規劃模式圖 )
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My Self-understanding
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My Mastery of Resources
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Me and the Environment
Four Year Plan Instructions
Set up your goal:
– Aptitude Test
– What will you do after graduation
– Search the net for your career objectives – Interview professionals in the desired field – What are the required qualification
– What qualification do you have
– What qualifications do you need to acquire – What do you need to do to acquire them
Four Year Plan Instructions
Steps to Reach Your Goal
– Make use of the English Dept. Curriculum
– What courses to take to meet graduation requirements (Four-year course plan)
– What extra courses, minor or double major program do you need to take? And how do you manage your time?
– What extra curricular activities can help you acquire the required qualification?
– Other sources to help you prepare yourself
• Part-time jobs, interviews, volunteer work, workshops, etc.
Four Year Plan Instructions
Create Your Four Year Plan
– State your goal clearly
• Self Analyses: interest, aptitude, value, ability
• Understanding of the reality
• Summary of background research
– Provide one to three career proposals
– Explanation of steps/plan to achieve your goal
• English Dept. Study Plan
• Extra courses/programs to take
• Extra-curricular activity plan
• Related plan
Four Year Plan Instructions
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Follow up plan:
• What do you plan to do to implement your four year plan
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Plan evaluation
• Is your plan workable or not? Why is it workable?
• Why is your plan not workable?
• Do you think you will be able to follow up with the plan?
• What would you do if you need to modify the plan?
