| Abington First Year Seminars |
Helping students integrate into the academic community.
- Attend small classes - 20 student limit
- Learn critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Get to know a full-time faculty member
- Get to know other students
- Learn study skills - note-taking, test-taking
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Adjust to the demands of college - stress management, time management, organizational skills.
- Learn technology and library skills
- Improve communication skills
- Explore new areas, goals, and career objectives
Meet the Peers! - Upper-class leaders who connect with fellow first year students by providing resources, assistance and support in the First Year Seminar Classroom.
First Year Seminar Vision Statement:
“The Abington College First-Year Seminar fosters student-faculty interaction and forges the tools for academic success. The First Year Seminar is designed to help students achieve direction in their lives, confidence in their abilities, and a sense of belonging and integration into the life of the academic community. It liberates students and faculty from traditional roles and structures, bringing enthusiasm, excitement and inspiration to the classroom and beyond.”
Completing a First Year Seminar is a Penn State Graduation Requirement.
