Faculty of Law at M.U.S.T. held its first "Face-to-Face with Mentors" workshop on December 14, 2023, in the classroom of Building R on the university campus. The event was organized by the Faculty of Law, M.U.S.T., in collaboration with the Law School Student Association and sponsored by the M.U.S.T. Foundation. The workshop was facilitated by Xie Gengliang, the Program Director of the Faculty of Law, and attended by Professors Yi Zaicheng, Assistant Professors Peng Yunpeng, Dai Mengliang, Xue Wenchao, Zhou Ting, Zhang Chuanqi, Wang Wanli, Chen Qin, and Guo Yiting. More than 80 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Law participated in the event.
Group Photo of Mentors and Students
To create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for mentors and students to interact and communicate, the workshop took the form of a midday snack gathering. Prior to the official start of the event, students eagerly introduced themselves to the attending teachers. Mr. Xie Gengliang, the Program Director, first introduced the participating teachers and provided an overview and background of the workshop. After a brief and humorous speech, the "Face-to-Face with Mentors" workshop officially began. During the event, mentors and students engaged in deep and open conversations, with applause and cheers filling the room, elevating the atmosphere to a climax.
At the venue
With the approaching end of the semester and the commemoration of Macau's return, a special lucky draw segment was set up to add a festive atmosphere to the event. Students expressed their delight in participating in the workshop, as it brought them closer to their teachers. They not only had the opportunity to seek academic guidance but also felt comfortable asking questions regarding career planning and future development. The event also fostered lively interactions among students from different grades, allowing them to make new friends beyond their smartphones.
Lucky Draw Session
The "Face-to-Face with Mentors" workshop organized by the Faculty of Law combines the popular "Tea Gathering" concept from higher education institutions globally and the existing mentorship system at the university. Its aim is to create a platform outside the classroom where dialogue between mentors and students can take place in a relaxed atmosphere. It serves as a complement to classroom teaching, fostering communication between mentors and students while helping students achieve personal growth and comprehensive development during their university studies. The workshop focuses on character development, guidance on students' physical and mental well-being, and enhancing their self-directed learning abilities. The workshop can take on various formats, allowing flexibility to cater to the needs of students and mentors. It can incorporate reading clubs, seminars, career planning, and academic clarification on different topics. Through the rich life experiences and academic research of mentors, students' horizons are broadened, and their systematic, innovative, and rigorous integration thinking abilities are cultivated, aiding in their overall growth and success.