Your freshman year experience at Valdosta State University is critical in laying the groundwork for a successful academic and professional career. Employers view a well rounded successful academic career as evidence that students can be equally successful and productive in their chosen fields. Success begins by mastering the three principal tasks of the first year student:
- Academic Skills Development
- Adjusting to College Life
- Developing Academic & Career Goals
VSU’s Freshman Year Experience (FYE) is an outstanding student development program that assists first-year students in accomplishing these tasks. The program is designed primarily for students who have not yet decided on an academic major.
The FYE program has helped me in many different ways. There were many topics that I knew little about that were necessary for me to excel throughout my college career. Also, the class has helped me to meet and interact with new people. Because of the skills that I have learned I will be able to accomplish more of my goals. It would be good if the FYE program would make the freshman more aware of the program and what it has to offer. It was really by chance that I decided to take the class.
