Welcome to our University Skills Summer Program! Our mission is to empower students to achieve academic excellence and develop essential leadership skills through engaging and enriching experiences. Join us for a summer of growth, learning, and fun as we prepare you for a successful future both in and out of the classroom.
Hey there, future UDST students! Get ready to jumpstart your university life with our University Skills Summer program. It's all about helping you understand what's expected at the university and giving you the skills you need to succeed.
You'll boost your confidence, leadership skills, and feel right at home in our UDST community. Plus, you'll connect with new friends, faculty, and support services to help you thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Can't wait to see you there!
- What is this program?
- Non-credit program with a certificate upon completion.
- Who can attend the program?
- Newly accepted UDST students.
- How long is the program for?
- 1 week, scheduled for August 18 to August 22, 2024, before the start of the Fall term, starting at 9:00 am
- Where is the program held?
- UDST Campus
- Free of cost program: Join a fun program with no charge!
- Achieve academic success: Get ready for university-level coursework.
- Develop study skills: Learn effective strategies.
- Build leadership and personal skills: Enhance communication and decision-making.
- Explore careers: Discover potential career paths.
- Prioritize personal wellness and socialize: Focus on well-being and connect with peers, faculty and support services.
The University Skills Summer Program is designed to help students get ready for university life in just five days. Each day, you'll participate in workshops, interactive sessions, and fun events. Here's what's included:
- Welcome to the Program: Welcome sessions and icebreakers to get started on your academic journey
- Academic Skills Workshops: Learn how to study well, write papers, and do research.
- Personal Development Activities: Meet other students and faculty, try leadership challenges, manage your time better, and have fun with activities like scavenger hunts and escape rooms.
- Career Exploration: Plan your career, write a CV, learn job hunting skills, and hear from UDST alumni.
- Program Closing: We’ll wrap up everything you learned and discuss next steps to your university career.
Wrap up with a reflection, group presentations, Q&A, and an awards ceremony!
Uni Skills Summer Program Agenda
Timing: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Building 1 Dukhan Auditorium & Foyer
Day 1 Sessions:
9:00 am - 10:00 am: Registration & Welcome
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Team Power
10:30 am – 11:30 am: University Life 101: What to expect?
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Prayer break & Delicious Surprise
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: Unlock Your Research Superpowers!
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Mindset Mastery
Day 3 Sessions:
9:00 am - 9:30 am: Registration & Welcome
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Vital Harmony
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Stay Cool
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Prayer break & Delicious Surprise
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: Mastering the Art of Written Communication
Day 5 Sessions:
9:00 am - 9:30 am: Registration & Welcome
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Design Thinking
11:30 am – 2:00 pm: Entrepreneurial Booth
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Prayer break & Delicious Surprise
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: Design Thinking
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Recognition and Closing Ceremony
Day 2 Sessions:
9:00 am - 9:30 am: Registration & Welcome
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Time Wizardry
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Speak in a Flash: The Power of Impromptu Speaking
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Prayer break & Delicious Surprise
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: Learning beyond books
Day 4 Sessions:
9:00 am - 9:15 am: Registration & Welcome
9:15 am – 10:00 am: AI Adventures and ChatGPT: Winning at Uni with Integrity
10:00 am – 10:45 am: Meet my Future
10:45 am - 11:30 am: Managing Conflicts
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Prayer break & Delicious Surprise
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: Sneak Peak into Uni
Frequently Asked Questions
The program is for new students who have been accepted to UDST.
It is happening from August 18 to August 22, 2024, right before the Fall term starts.
No, the program is free of cost for all students.
You can apply through the UDST website. Click here to begin.
You'll attend workshops, take part in skill building activities like academic skills training and career planning, and there's a closing ceremony at the end.
Yes, you'll get a certificate when you finish the University Skills Summer Program.
For further information, please contact uni-skills@udst.edu.qa