Freshers’ Orientation began on 12^th August 2024, welcoming a highly motivated and enthusiastic new cohort of freshers, student leaders and staff of MCM College, University of Macau. With a new environment, new relationships in the making and a completely new experience of residential college and university life, freshers have finally nestled in their second home away from home.

Following Oxbridge traditions, the freshers received warm welcome from College Master Prof. Kwok-cheung CHEUNG. They engaged in various orientation activities held by student leaders, academic staff and social worker to become familiar with college, faculty, library and university resources.

They are now ready to embark on a new academic year at UM!

“My first week at MCM College was full of love and care: the ice-breaking activities carefully prepared by the upperclassmen helped me quickly integrate into the new environment, the warm greetings from the resident fellows touched my heart, the team spirit demonstrated during the Taipa Orienteering allowed us to complete the task quickly together. This fulfilling freshers’ orientation allowed me to quickly settle into this warm family of MCM College.” – Kristina Li

 “In this busy and fulfilling week, the nervousness of entering college for the first time was quickly diluted by the various orientation activities. From entering the college to ice-breaking activities, from Taipa orientation to the Freshmen Show, the friendly smiles of the upperclassmen and fellows always accompany us and guide us. The freshers’ orientation not only allowed us to make many friends, but also provided a taste of our university life. In such a warm family, I believe our wings will gradually spread and we will write our own chapter in the near future!” – Dylan Zheng

 “As a new student, participating in the Freshmen Show is undoubtedly an experience that is both stressful and joyful. At the beginning, I was very worried that I would not be able to achieve the desired results. However, under the leadership of my RT and RAs, I gradually became familiar with the people around me and finally completed a good performance. Through their encouragement, I gained more confidence. I hope that MCM College will become better in the future with the teamwork and collaboration of all students.” – Renova Yan

Checking into MCM college

Photo shoot at MCMC’s signature wall

Ice-breaking activities

Teamwork and collaboration during “Taipa” Orienteering

First RC meeting of freshmen and college academic team

University life sharing session with upperclassmen

UM Library Orientation

Freshmen Show performance

Fun and bonding at the Beach BBQ activity