Why First-Year Focus
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The idea behind a “living-learning community” like First-Year Focus is that it is easier for us to learn new things together with other people instead of in isolation. That’s why First-Year Focus is designed so that when you take your first WSU courses, you’ll take one or more with people who live in your residence hall. Participants report:
- High levels of satisfaction with their residence hall and overall university experience.
- More contact with faculty.
- Discovering more campus resources.
- Stronger motivation to finish their degree.
- Enjoying out-of-class conversations on shared learning interests.
- Finding it easier to form study groups.
- Making more first-year friendships that include academic interests.