Why First-Year Focus

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.