First Year ExperienceYour introduction to life as a college student is both exciting and challenging. The First Year Experience program, which begins with a ten week class component, is designed to help guide you through this transition. Entering freshmen are required to enroll in ACAD1001 (First Year Experience) during their first semester at Becker College. Whether you live on or off either campus, or are full or part time, this course is designed for you. Active student/instructor engagement, not only through the two-credit course, but throughout the entire first year, promotes the opportunity for you as an individual to discover your own potential and help guide your success while introducing you to the many resources offered throughout the Becker community. This classroom experience will help you understand and develop your own learning style, improve study skills and time management, help develop financial and career goals, discover College opportunities, introduce you to new friends, learn how to work in a team-oriented environment, and much more. Experiences and discoveries predominantly take place within the classroom, with occasional out-of-class assignments and field trips to cultural and life/work locations. Active class participation and engagement with your peers and others throughout the Becker community ensures that you as a student are introduced to and continuously supported with your transition to becoming a successful college student. The following guidelines apply:
The Director of the First Year Experience program, Sarah Forti, is dedicated to helping each and every student with concerns, questions, collaborations, and to serve as a student mentor. The Director is available to you not only during your first year, but will be a resource for you throughout your enrollment at Becker College. You may reach Sarah by e-mailing sarah.forti@becker.edu or by calling 774-354-0430. |