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WELCOME TO FRESHMAN SEMINAR
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Student Programs
Freshman Seminar is a vital gateway to your success at Baruch College and is specifically designed with the needs of first-year students in mind. The program is committed to providing you with all the necessary tools you need to make informed decision regarding your academic, personal and career choices. As you make the pivotal transition into the college atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to develop time management skills, introspectively examine your ethical values and familiarize yourself with the campus and all the services it provides to its students. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to get to know your fellow freshmen. Many of your classmates will be attending other classes as you, which will give you a unique opportunity to connect with your peers on a reoccurring basis.
Your class will be taught by a Freshman Seminar instructor and peer mentor. In some instances you may only have a peer mentor. These leaders will be your guide and support during your first semester at Baruch College and will also serve as a valuable resource to make the transitional process a seamless one.
During Freshman Seminar you will be introduced to a number of diverse topics that will assist you on your journey to becoming an accomplished college student. Likewise, you will learn about common academic success strategies, explore a variety of career paths that are of interest to you and be able to make informed decisions about your future class schedules. Ways to become an active participant within the Baruch College community will also be discussed at great lengths throughout the semester.
Introspectively examining the unique elements that comprise both who you are and who your peers are is an integral component of the Freshman Seminar experience. You will be able to engage in this type of reflective exploration with the implementation of free-writing and monologue composition. This newly developed platform was designed to help you delve into the uninhibited free flow of your own thoughts and emotions as you become socially integrated into the college community. This creative outlet will also help you gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the performing arts, while simultaneously improving your oratory and written communication skills.
To support your in-class experience, the Freshman Seminar staff will be offering a repertoire of enrichment workshops that you will be required to attend along with your peer mentor. For your convenience, some of these workshops will be offered during your scheduled class time, while others will require you to visit an off-site location. All students will need to attend at least three enrichment workshops as a requirement of Freshman Seminar. It is very likely that some of these workshops will take you outside of your comfort zone. To this extent, we ask that you be open to the possibilities of exploring uncharted territories and play a proactive role in the edifying experiences that lie ahead. Additional information regarding days, times and locations of scheduled enrichment workshop will be highlighted by your peer mentor later on in the semester.
The next few pages will cover some areas that you will discuss during your Freshman Seminar classes. We are excited that you are joining us on this journey. Best of luck on the start of your college career!
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