EGLP Reflection

If you had attended the Leadershape, you might have thought that the EGLP was a little childish. I won't say you are wrong, because I had same thought. I finished the Emerging Global Leaders Program in Jan 2012, a year after the Leadershape. Before I attended, people told me it would be an intensive couple of days. However, if you compare the two days to the six days of Leadershape, the EGLP was nothing. 

My EGLP group pic at Jan.

After two weeks, I was impressed. There had no internal circles, was inclusive and international. All students were from all over the world including Domestic, International and Exchange students. I had the opportunity to say anything I wanted to without concerning anyone. We didn't know anything about each other and were all strangers. The EGLP was awesome I admit. Even better than the Leadshape? Who knows? At least I really enjoyed.

May 7th 2012, I successfully became a mentor for the EGLP high school edition. 60 students, 11 mentors and 3 facilitators. We had a sick time together. Click on the link below to see the pictures.

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May 10 2012, I had my mentees at the EGLP high school edition

My team - team awesome

The mentor team G11

The mentor team

 Group pic 

Group pic 2

Group pic 3

My presentation: Lead like a boss

My aboriginal buddies

After that week, I felt I had finally passed my experience to the participants and had a positive impact on them. It also made me to believe I can do more than I can imagine. 


I hope the concept I taught them have been planted in their head. In the future, they can modify it or improve it based on their experiences and needs.


I also think my presentation skills are definitely one of the big things I have improved. My leading skills have also been improved as well. This EGLP also enhanced my confidence while I was presenting in front of others and speaking in public.


I will highly recommend you to apply for the EGLP. It's opened to all students no matter your school year. If you are a student leader, it would be awesome if you can share your experiences with other students and eventually share your ideas with students who are from high school. I can't really tell you what I learned, because what I learned and saw were indescribable. It was a amazing experience. 

So, Welcome to York and Good luck.

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Who are we?

What is York is U and RED Zone? We are a division of Student Community & Leadership Development (SC&LD)

York is U organizes signature events such as the Red & White Day, Terry Fox Run, York's Birthday and the Stress Buster Carnival at York. All the events can not only  boost up the York Spirit, but also enhance students' York experience. We also work closely with commuter students in order to get them involved in the York Community.

At the RED Zone, first year students will receive orientations that are preformed by the peer leaders. Those peer leaders will share their personal experiences with the students and inform them of what to expect in their first year. And eventually help all students have smooth transitions from high school to university.



So, Welcome to York and Good luck.
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Who am I?

I am Raymond, studying Finace, going to fourth year and an international student from China.

I am a RED Zone ambassador, a York is U ambassador and a Peer Mentor.

1. I am not afraid of trying.
2. I don't mind people making fun of me.
3. I like to see people laugh.

If you want to know more about me, you can talk to me.
I am a mean person, so I like to make jokes about anything. However, I am not a bad person, I am just being honest.

So, Welcome to York and Good luck.
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Stop being cool!

It's the first week of summer school and this are some types of students I have seen.

1. The on the mission type, they rush in and rush out, are always runing between class, library, work and home. They are too busy to get a hold of.
(Your friends want to catch up with you and a cup of coffee only takes less than 20 mins. Sometime, you might be spending that 20 mins on Facebook instead of talking to a real person.) 

2. The cool type, they don't talk to anyone in the class and they don't interact with you even when you ask them questions. They are often looking at their cellphone and seem no interested in anything. Who knows? Maybe they are just too shy to interact.
(If you are too cool to talk, you have issues to solve. If you are just really shy, you know what? you are not alone and you can talk to the person besides you. Cellphone is a good place to hide yourself but I don't recommend it.) 

3. The catching up type, they are always chilling and walking around campus. They like to give out big hugs to their friends. They are probably taking school but are no geniuses, and they always seem chill and have nothing to do.
(You must have a very good time management skill. If you can, please keep doing what you are doing. People need hugs. However, if you are not doing so good at school, the library should be a good place for you.) 

4. The awkward silent type, they are all over the class room. They want interactions, but they are too shy to start a conversation. Even though they can start a conversation, but they have nothing to follow up. And eventually the conversation awkwardly ends.
(I don't know how to help, because I have the same issue. I will recommend you keep trying. The more you practice you get, the less awkward it will be.) 

5. The attention seeking type, they are as loud as a F-bomb. They intend to create a splash no matter where they are. They usually find it hard to pay attention during a single conversation and easily get distracted by others.
(You are pretty much screwed. People like you can't really change much, but way to go man.) 

There are more.....
Everybody can become one of these types during certain occasions, and all you need is just a little push. Understand all the personalities, Get rid off your coolness and Start to mingle. 



So, Welcome to York and Good luck.
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