Annual Report 2000–01

足感。活動內容包括個人輔導、書院通識專題講 座，以及一系列關於自我管理技巧的工作坊，主 題包括時間管理、建立自信、處理學習及考試壓 力等。由於來自內地的本科生人數與年俱增， 大學亦特別舉辦輔導小組，協助他們適應大學生 活和香港文化。 二零零一年二至七月，學生輔導及發展組首次 推出暑期培訓計劃行前輔導講座及課程，供暑期 離港實習或交流的學生學習如何適應跨文化衝 擊。課程內容包括面對新挑戰及體驗的心理準 備’當地環境、生活習慣和常用語言，以及社交 技巧訓練等。 過去一年，約有二百五十名學生曾接受個人輔 導服務，而參與自我管理和個人發展訓練者則逾 三千三百人。 曾參加暑期培訓計劃的學生跟後來者分享體會和心得 Sharing of experiences by students who have participated in previous summer programmes In 2000-1, a total of HK$3.78 million wa s given out in the form of loans, and HK$1.16 million in the form of bursaries to students who failed to benefit from the government's Local Student Financial Assistance Scheme. During the same period, 1,391 students benefited from Outward Bound Programmes sponsored by the University and the colleges, and some HK$2.33 million was disbursed for the Student Campus Work Schemes. Student Counselling and Development Service In 2000-1, the Student Counselling and Development Service strengthened its efforts towards promoting menta l health and facilitating students' overall development. The theme 'Pursuing Your Ideal U Life' was selected for th e annual mental health campaign for freshmen t o encourage them to actively pursue worthwhile goals, to achieve personal success, as well as to derive satisfactio n from their university education. Activities included talks in college general education classes, personal counselling, as well as workshops focusing on self-management skills such as time management, coping with stress, and self-confidence enhancement. As th e number of undergraduate students from the mainland continued to grow, special orientation and counselling programmes were also organized to facilitate their adjustment to the University and to local culture. From February to July 2001, a series of specially designed pre-trip orientation programmes were also conducted for students bound for various overseas summer internships, courses, educational tours, particularly in mainland China. These programmes, with a special mission to equip students for cross-cultural exchange and adaptation, comprised workshops and courses related to the local environment and customs, social and language skills, as well as psychological preparation for new experiences and challenges. Throughout the year, about 250 students received individual counselling while ove r 3,300 students attended various developmental an d outreach programmes specially designed for them. S T UD E N TS A N D A L U M NI 學 生 及 校 友 61