FYS 100.128: Day 1 agenda
Agenda
Today’s class meeting is a discussion of what it means to be a college student.
Here are some possible discussion questions:
- What are you most excited about?
- What are you most apprehensive about?
- What is the purpose of a college education?
- What is learning?
- What is teaching?
- Are grades important?
- How is being a college student different than being a high school student?
- What is the workload for a college course?
- How do I choose a major or change my major?
- How can I manage my time, and balance my coursework with other activities?
- What kinds of study skills are important in college?
- What are some pitfalls I should avoid in order to be successful?
- What resources are available if I need help with my coursework?
- How do I stay happy and healthy?
- What resources are available if I’m having problems?
Get ready
Think about these questions, and come to class prepared to discuss ways of answering them.