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[INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS] What makes the Residential College (RC) program so special?

연세대학교 홍보팀 / news@yonsei.ac.kr
2012-05-02

Fosters Holistic Education The RC program reinforces character education in order to foster talented students who are not only equipped with knowledge but also experienced in terms of intelligence, virtue, and spirituality. As a holistic educational model, the RC system is designed to cultivate students who are respectful of human values and diverse communities. Integrates Curricular and Extracurricular Activities The RC program enforces the 9 to 9 educational approach which combines the theories and knowledge from classrooms to practical and extracurricular activities in real settings. Promotes Critical Reasoning, Flexible Learning, and Convergence Thinking The RC program boosts academic excellence and improves educational quality by intensifying interdisciplinary and convergence studies, small-group discussions, and group activities. Enhances Global Competence The RC program allows students to share academic achievements from different countries and learn from and discuss with eminent scholars from both domestic and international institutes. It also promotes language communication skills by widening learning opportunities of foreign languages beyond the English language and by establishing more opportunities to engage in language interactions both in and out of the classroom setting. Nurtures Global Citizenship The RC program empowers students with the essential qualities to demonstrate their abilities on the global stage. Students learn through experience about cultural diversity, global communication, and global etiquette. Strengthens Community Spirit and Collaborative Minds The RC program encourages students to actively engage in the togetherness of community, and establish the Yonsei University identity. The program provides more opportunities of group activities, small-group discussions, and other academic interactions. Cultivates Creative Leadership based on Creative and Artistic Sensibility The RC program operates a Cultural and Athletic Program that intends to enable every student to be capable of performing and enjoying their specialty. Students are exposed to various performances and presentations which enrich their creative thinking, appreciation of cultural and artistic value, and effort to actively express themselves. Develops Servant Leadership The RC program enhances servant leadership which is embodied in social service activities. Builds a Hale and Hearty Body and Mind The RC program fortifies physical education that strengthens not only mental health, but also collaborative mind, confidence, and challenging spirit.