First Year Seminar 191EDU16 - FYS- First Year Seminar/EDUC

As you transition to life at UMass, it is important to understand how to take care of yourself and your mental health. In this course, we will explore important resources on campus and methods of self-care through story-telling, discussion, and personal reflection. By better understanding the necessity of self-care using a critical lens, you will be better equipped to make the transition into college life. These experiences will ultimately lead to a better understanding of your academic path and professional goals

First-year (R1ST) Introduction to University life

In this class, you come to light with no reading assignments, are exposed to in-depth educational topics in discussions, and gain self-guided direction toward becoming a future educator or educational researcher. Weekly classes are structured for three goals: 1) providing direct support for first-year students, like transition to university, working together with peers and professors, course selection procedure, CV writing, where to find on-campus and out-of-school support/communities; 2) introducing academic writing in education, such as research paper drafting, and finding publication opportunities, etc.; 3) offering professionalism content, like time balance, stress management, and self-care. Through peers? sharing, the course promotes emotional well-being, self-awareness, and a better understanding and plan of your academic path and professional goals.