“My FYS really boosted my academic sense of belonging”

FYS Student

“First-year students… are a joy to teach”

FYS Faculty

“My FYS gave me a voice when it felt like I didn’t yet have one”

FYS Student

“Our discussions are at the level of a good senior or even a graduate seminar. They… come up with excellent questions”

FYS Faculty

“What I needed when I got here is what my FYS provided: a space for worry-free academic engagement”

FYS Student

“FYS is great at helping you transition from high school to college. Having around ten other students who are just as passionate as you about the topic discussed in class is a marvelous experience.”

FYS Student

“The beauty of this model is the informality… it [is] a pleasure”

FYS Faculty

“This was not just a ‘fun’ class. It was a class that was instrumental in making my first semester enjoyable. I made at least 4 friends in my FYS. I went to Peabody and the Visionary Arts Museum with my FYS group and explored Baltimore.”

FYS Student