Habits for Success (W010) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who would like to live up to their potential. This unit is an Erasmus+ International Project run by the JC International Office.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- enhance self-awareness and nurture a healthy relationship with oneself
- meaningfully examine one's values, beliefs and goals
- adopt a constructive attitude and achieve independence
- develop life-skills and adopt habits for meaningful success
- meet and talk to people who are regarded as role-models in their sector.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- ICT literacy
- Financial literacy
- Cultural & Civic literacy
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions
- Preparatory meetings held prior to each mobility/project week (1 or 2 hour long meetings for a total of about 15 hours)
- 5-day event programme of activities during the Malta Week Programme (5x8hr covering one week)
- 5-day event programme of activities during the Finland/Belgium Week Programme (5x9hr covering one week)
Total duration of the EPU
100 hours
Proposed day and time
The preparatory meetings are typically set on a Wednesday at 14:00.
The Malta Week Programme will be announced during the preparatory meetings.
The Finland/Belgium Week Programme dates will be communicated in due time during the preparatory meetings.
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 30 marks
Further details
Students are expected to attend the information session in order to understand the level of commitment of this programme which will involve attending the preparatory meetings and travel abroad. Selection criteria will apply for participants in this project. Seclection criteris might involve a one-to-one interview or the preparation of presentation material which will be indicated by the project leaders. The project leaders shall pay attention to the candidate's enthusiasm, skills and potential improvement during the interview. Such criteria will be explained in further detail during the information session held in October 2023.
Travel to Finland/Belgium is subject to commitment and regular attendance of the preparatory sessions and lectures.
Additional benefits
- This experience may be used as an SOK project provided the SOK Coordinator agrees.
- Exposure to international experience during the Malta/Finland/Belgium Week Programme.
- In addition there is a cultural program which complements students' SOK studies.
Conditions
- This EPU is only available to first-year students. Any second-year applicant will be automatically disqualified.
- Registration for this EPU is subject to students having been formally accepted as participants, following a selection process.
- Students must respect and adhere to the JC Student Code of Behaviour at all times.
Registration/Participation fees
Costs associated with the travelling part of the project will be communicated in due time.
EP Coordinators
Ms Graziella Mizzi, Ms Emily Farrugia & Mr Roberto Calleja
