Orientation Booklet 2012 - University of Limpopo
Orientation Booklet 2012 - University of Limpopo
Orientation Booklet 2012 - University of Limpopo
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<strong>Orientation</strong> <strong>Booklet</strong> <strong>2012</strong> • Page 21t is both an honour and a privilege for theCentre for Academic Excellence (CAE) toIcongratulate you on your achievement aswell as welcoming you to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Limpopo</strong> (UL).The start <strong>of</strong> your first year at a <strong>University</strong> is avery exciting time but it may at times also beoverwhelming. The New Year always brings asense <strong>of</strong> anticipation but also challenges. Iknow you might be sitting there with anumber <strong>of</strong> questions such as; “Did I make theright choice?” (The answer is definitely yes);“Is this worth the sacrifices I have made to gethere?” (Again the answer is yes!) Will I be ableto complete my studies on time? (dependingon your commitment, the answer is still yes).Our responsibility as CAE is to support you inrealising your goals, thus make CAE yourhome away from home.It will take you a little while to adjust to yournew environment, courses, educators andnewly found friends. Amidst all theseconcerns, remember, CAE is here to help youwith this transition.CAE <strong>of</strong>fers a number <strong>of</strong> intervention strategiesto ensure that your stay at this Institution isenjoyable, fruitful and rewarding exercise.One <strong>of</strong> the most popular CAE programmes isthe Student Mentorship Programme (SMP).This is a programme whereby experienced,committed, carefully selected and trainedsenior students volunteer their services toassist you to adjust to the <strong>University</strong>environment and succeed in your academicstudies. On the last Friday <strong>of</strong> your orientationprogramme, you will be assigned a Mentor towalk with you on this important journey.He/she will help you to settle-in academicallyand socially. Please make sure that you don'tmiss this opportunity; it is for your ownbenefit. Embrace the opportunity to helpmake your stay here a pleasant one.Remember, you are responsible for makingeducated choices. Obtain accurateinformation and make the most <strong>of</strong> thiswonderful learning opportunity.The centre also <strong>of</strong>fers the followingenrichment modules to students in theExtended Degree Programmes (EDPs):Ÿ Foundation English (FENG 131 and132)Ÿ Foundation Life-skills (FLSK 131 and132)Ÿ Foundation in Basic Numeracy (FBNU131 and 132)Ÿ Foundation in Creative and CriticalThinking (FCCT 132)Ÿ Foundation in Social Science Concepts(FSSC 132)Ÿ Foundation in Computer Literacy(FCOL 131)Ÿ Foundation in Research Skills (FRSK131 and 132)Ÿ Foundation in Multilingual AcademicLiteracy (FMAL 131)Although the modules are mainly <strong>of</strong>fered tostudents in the EDPs, they are also available tonon-EDP students on request. Please visit usat B-Block Turfloop Campus and BMS Building,Room N202 Medunsa Campus for furtherinformation.We wish you all the best!!!<strong>Orientation</strong> <strong>Booklet</strong> 2011 • Page 13
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