First-Year Experience Leadership Retreat

The First-Year Experience Leadership Retreat is hosted by the offices of First-Year Experience Programs & Initiatives, Student Leadership & Development, Residential and Education Services and the Associated Students of CUI (ASCUI).

Open to all first-year students (entering fall & spring freshmen and transfers), the two-day retreat provides opportunities for students to:

• Identify and recognize their talents, skills and potential
• Strengthen their servant-leadership abilities and team building skills
• Network with current student leaders and be informed about the involvement opportunities on/off campus
• Learn how to apply their goals and talents to succeed in the classroom, on campus, and in the community
• Communicate and listen effectively with others
• Connect with Concordia University Irvine and invest in its leadership opportunities

What past participants said about their experiences:

• "It was an amazing experience. I had a lot of fun, and I learned a lot about myself."
• "It made a great connection between Christianity and serving."
• "I liked how we got to work together and figure out how to listen to everyone's ideas, but choosing the best ideas to get our task done."
• "Talking to actual student leaders gave a more realistic idea of the responsibilities."
• "It helped me set goals and showed some strengths and weaknesses I have in time management."
• "I liked meeting new people and connecting in different ways."