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To cultivate students’ teamwork and communication skills while deepening the spirit of service learning, Yuan Ze University’s Indigenous Students Resource Center under the Office of Student Affairs collaborated with the Happy Learning Camp Project to hold the “Team Activation Workshop for the Indigenous Students Resource Center and Happy Learning Camp” from October 18 to 19 at the Shuanglian Nursing Center in New Taipei City.
The two-day, one-night workshop combined team interaction, communication training, short video production, and hands-on service activities. Through experiential learning, participants were guided to “learn through action and grow through interaction.”
On the first day, under the guidance of instructors, participants were reorganized into new teams and tasked with creating short promotional videos featuring the Indigenous Students Resource Center and the Happy Learning Camp. From brainstorming and scriptwriting to filming and post-editing, the students demonstrated high levels of creativity and teamwork. Many continued filming during their free time and even volunteered to stay after the workshop to capture additional footage, all to produce a more complete and polished final work—showcasing the enthusiasm and cohesion of the younger generation.
Beyond creative production, the workshop emphasized the importance of communication and collaboration. In interactive activities such as the “Tower Challenge,” students learned how to express themselves clearly within a limited time frame, listen to others’ opinions, and build consensus. Some students spoke up confidently, while others listened attentively, gradually realizing that understanding and respect form the foundation of team trust. As one instructor remarked, effective communication is like seasoning in cooking—it balances differences and brings harmony to the team.
On the second day, students put what they had learned into practice through a service-learning activity at the Shuanglian Nursing Center. Although some initially felt nervous when interacting with the elderly residents, they soon became more proactive and engaged. Through sincere smiles and heartfelt companionship, the students bridged the gap between generations, gaining inspiration from the residents’ life stories and experiencing firsthand that “giving is also receiving.” Many students expressed that this service activity was not only part of their coursework but also a meaningful and touching journey of personal growth.
According to the organizers, the workshop not only strengthened participants’ communication and teamwork skills but also embodied the core spirit of “Happy Learning.” From video planning to elder care service, students learned empathy and compassion through every interaction and smile, discovering the true power of teamwork. The Indigenous Students Resource Center and the Happy Learning Camp hoped that this experience would encourage students to continue spreading warmth and kindness with courage and sincerity in their future learning and service endeavors.
Throughout the two-day journey, students not only learned cooperation and communication but also rediscovered their sense of connection and belonging within the team. As the group’s closing reflection beautifully expressed:
“We are not just individuals—we are a group, a family.”
