What are you hoping to gain from your time at Michigan? To take advantage of your experience, ALA 171: Making the Most of Michigan, is a 7-week activity-based course designed to help students get involved, meet people, and present themselves professionally to the world at large.
Students in the course:
- Visit and learn about resources across the university campus
- Create online portfolios that detail their goals, aspirations, and key experiences and connect them to career networking tools such as LinkedIn, Handshake, and UCAN
- Explore social identities and build important communication skills across differences
- Grow as leaders in the diverse Michigan community
Facilitated by upper-level students, this course creates an environment for students to share perspectives and ideas. It is recommended for all first-year students. Ultimately, Making the Most of Michigan is making Michigan yours!
Course Requirements:
Attend class conducted weekly, complete assignments, and participate in a Portfolio showcase during the last class session.
Intended Audience:
Students in their first year at UM.