First Year Experience WHERE BUSINESS MEETS FASHION

Why is FYE important? Supports students with their academic transition from high school to college Assists with the social integration of students into the LIM College community Creates a comfortable atmosphere for students to ask questions and voice concerns Improves efforts of student retention

What are they learning? Reading and listening Time management Note taking Studying Test taking Learning styles

Acclimating to College Life Campus support services Healthy decision making Stress management Being involved on campus and in New York City Personality assessment and group work Meeting new people Handling issues

Who’s in the classroom? Faculty member – can be a regular faculty member or full time staff member Some classes have a co- teacher Student mentor