Workshops for international employees
11 listopada 2021
Welcome Point prepared two workshops for UW international employees. One is related to cultural orientation and the Polish culture (on 22nd November), and the second concerns practical information on the structure and culture of the University of Warsaw. The registration deadline is 14th November.
Poland and Poles – Cultural Orientation Training for the International Staff of the University (22nd November, 16:30-20:00)
Workshop objectives:
- Polish Culture – a short overview:
-Symbols
-Important Figures
-Behaviour and Communication Styles
-Values
- Some aspects of living in Warsaw
- The Most Significant Polish Historical, Geographical and Cultural Contexts
- Important Dates and Traditions
Onboarding for international staff – practical training on the structure and culture of the University of Warsaw (25th November, 16:30-20:00)
Workshop objectives:
- Dealing with Culture Shock and Acculturation Process
- Polish Academic Culture:
– Academic Values and Cultural Differences
– Organisational Culture of the University of Warsaw
– Structure of the University of Warsaw
- Dimensions of culture in the context of work in the Polish higher education institution.
The workshops will be held in the Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw (56/66 Dobra Street).
Registrations are available through the Kampus platform:
- Poland and Poles – Cultural Orientation Training for the International Staff of the University >>
- Onboarding for the International Staff – practical training on the structure and culture of the University of Warsaw >>
It is possible to participate in both workshops.
More information is available at welcome.uw.edu.pl >>
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
Workshop for long-term students from abroad
On 26th November, the UW Welcome Point will organise a workshop on setting goals for personal growth. It is open to international students. The registration closes on 15th November.
The workshop includes:
- Exercises identifying the vision for life/10 years/5 years/one year – Identifying a Whole Life Vision that maps onto a 10-year vision and then maps onto a 3-month vision;
- Choosing Goals to Move Forwards With – Brainstorm their vision and goal ideas. Select meaningful goals that add real value to our lives;
- The strategies to set goals: Set SMART goals (specific/measurable-action oriented-realistic-timebound) – discover your motivation leverage – be active – be creative – understand your why – know your resources – dealing with obstacles – prioritisation – staying focused;
- Good tips on goal-setting tips – see procrastination as a gift – understand your WHY – go slow and achieve more – staying on track – believe in you or know what and when to let go;
- Getting motivated and choosing a strategy that works for you;
- Exercises: Setting this year goals – The process of setting three specific Annual Goals – from starting right through to choosing an action to take tomorrow.
The workshops will take place on 26th November in the Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw (56/66 Dobra Street).
Who can participate?
- long term students of 2nd and 3rd year of the first cycle (BA),
- long term students of the second cycle (MA),
- long term students of 4th and 5th year of uniform master-level studies.
To register for the workshop, one is requested to fill in the form >>
Registration deadline: 15th November.
More information is available on the Welcome Point website >>
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl