This seminar is a welcoming, community-based course designed for all students beginning their UMass Amherst journey in the spring semester. Whether you are returning from your first semester abroad, at the Mt. Ida campus, starting your first semester of college, or transferring from another institution, this course provides an engaging space to connect, reflect, and thrive as you transition to life at UMass Amherst. Together, we will explore campus resources, academic strategies, and wellness practices while building meaningful connections with peers and campus partners.