Teaching: First Year Florida
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to assist you in your transition into the University of Florida. First-Year Florida will emphasize the development of academic and personal skills that support success in college, as well as familiarize you with campus resources.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
First-Year Florida educates new students to maximize their learning and development by creating environments which provide opportunities for:
- Engagement (with UF faculty/staff, upper-class mentor, fellow students)
- Awareness and respect of diversity
- Involvement
- Knowledge of resources
- Active engagement in one’s own learning
- Healthy lifestyle
- Understanding of UF expectations
This course also connects students to key resources at the University of Florida: a faculty/staff member who is committed to first-year student success; an undergraduate peer leader who is experienced in the challenges of making a successful transition from high school to college; and other first-year students.