Freshman Year Seminar (FRYS)

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Freshman Year Seminar (FRYS) is a 1 hour required class for all incoming Freshmen. It is taught by an Instructor and facilitated by a Peer Leader. FRYS 101 was designed to integrate academics and fun through the use of interactive learning that involves group activities and a variety of other techniques. FRYS offers college specific sections as well as special population classes for non-traditional students.  FRYS is always expanding to find new ways to meet the needs of our Freshmen.

 The topics presented in FRYS 101 include (but are not limited to) the following:

·         Orientation to Student Life @ ULM

·         Time Management

·         Note Taking

·         Critical Thinking

·         Test Taking/Anxiety

·         Diversity

·         Community Service

Various approaches are used in teaching FRYS 101,  such as:

·         Lecture

·         Video

·         Group activities

·         Guest speakers

·         Icebreaker exercises

·         Team building activities

Learn More About the Peer Leader Program