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

     I am very glad I was given the opportunity to experience FYE! This program has allowed me to learn great values for my life in college.  FYE has taught me how to dedicate my time in academic activities as well as extracurricular activities that will help me later on in life.  The one thing that I have gotten from FYE that will stick with me the rest of my college career as well as my life is not to procrastinate.  I realize that due dates are closer than they appear and I should value the time I have to work on my career.