Discover the Courses That Can Help You Live Your Life to the Fullest
Exploring some of the courses available through Michigan Online on storytelling, art, personal growth, and leading others
The course Brilliant, Passionate You celebrates the all-new Disney and Pixar movie, Soul, streaming starting Dec. 25 on Disney+. It is an interdisciplinary look at how we can make each day the best day of our lives. Whether through creativity and art, happiness and personal growth, or motivating and impacting others, we can each live our lives to the fullest while having a positive influence on those around us. We have compiled a list of Michigan Online learning experiences you can take to gain a deeper insight into finding your purpose in life and inspiring other members of this global learning community to pursue theirs.
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CourseBrilliant, Passionate You
Discover your purpose and build a life of meaning by examining success, community, health, and passion through storytelling.
CREATIVITY AND ART
Creativity and art are great ways for individuals to express themselves and positively influence change in their communities. These six learning experiences will help you gain a deeper understanding into how you can use creativity in meaningful ways.
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CourseDesign Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript
Learn Python and Rhino scripting to create computational design workflows and generate geometric forms through coding and procedural design.
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CourseInspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams
Learn how to inspire teams in arts and culture settings by aligning vision, motivation, and rewards for high performance.
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CourseStorytelling for Social Change
Develop impactful stories to inspire empathy, shift perspectives, and drive social change through personal narratives and expert guidance.
HAPPINESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH
We are all on our own journey of pursuing happiness and meaning in our lives. Check out these four learning experiences to better understand your personal path and how you can impact the world.
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CourseThe Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know
Uncover research-backed strategies for achieving personal, academic, and career success through daily habits and small wins.
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CourseFinding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most
Use science and philosophy to discover your personal purpose and live more intentionally every day.
Practicing Gratitude Teach-Out™
This Teach-Out will present the science and benefits of gratitude practices, including practical ways to bring it into your own life and recognition that gratitude and struggle can coexist.
MOTIVATING AND IMPACTING OTHERS
Our positive influence on others can drastically change our communities for the better. These six learning experiences provide valuable resources you can use to motivate those around you to be resilient, especially during these unprecedented times.
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CourseCommunity Organizing for Social Justice
Develop strategies for building grassroots movements, setting goals, and organizing for justice in diverse, democratic communities.
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CourseHigh Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis
Master crisis leadership by building resilience and managing organizational disruptions using real-world case studies and strategic tools.
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CourseResilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change
Learn to design adaptable, resilient learning experiences that respond to disruption and change in educational environments.
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CourseInfluencing People
Develop skills to build influence without authority by using effective power dynamics, relationship strategies, and ethical persuasion techniques.
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CourseInspiring and Motivating Individuals
Master goal-setting, team motivation, and performance strategies to improve engagement across cultures and work environments.
Michigan Online contains more than 220 learning experiences and is available free to University of Michigan students, faculty, staff, and alumni. For students, it is a place to take courses, participate in Teach-Outs, and earn degrees, all from the comfort of their own homes. These courses and Teach-Outs bring together experts from within U-M and beyond to help learners understand their civil rights and how to make a difference in their communities.
