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This is the third of five weekly articles about our First Year Seminar courses. The articles will help incoming students learn about their course options so they can rank their top four FYS course choices by June 30.
This article highlights four FYS courses that focus on College and life skills. From getting tips on how to adult to ways to unplug, these courses will give you practical knowledge to tackle your academic journey at EC. Check out each description to get a feel for what the course will cover.
Be sure to rank your FYS course options before the end of June by completing the course selection form on your admissions portal. Questions? Reach out to the Admissions Office at (607) 735-1724 or admissions@elmira.edu.
In this course, Joel Stoker, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies, will teach you skills not typically learned in a classroom. Such as how to write a check (yes, they still exist!), how to navigate insurance, how to vote, how to write an email, and how to keep your car in good working order. As you start to become more independent, Stoker will offer a good primer on how to not only survive, but also how to thrive as an adult.
“Starting a college experience entails more than attending classes, learning general education skills, and socializing,” said Stoker. “It also includes many individual responsibilities. This class was designed with the young adult in mind who is experiencing the 21st Century independently and responsibly. Everyday skills that seem commonplace to many older generations haven’t always been passed down and new technologies haven’t replaced many of the tasks ordinary people need to accomplish frequently. This course goes beyond ‘home economics. We’ll collaborate on how to learn to solve problems so that when they arise, you can feel confident in exploring constructive solutions to them.”
Ytzel Flores Cristiansen, Associate Dean of Students, and Dr. Larry Parker II, Director of Social and Cultural Engagement, designed this course to focus on key components of campus life to help you make the most of your transition to EC. The instructor duo will engage you with activities and insights that highlight the perspectives, skills, and activities that you’ll need to succeed at EC.
“S.O.A.R was helpful to me,” said Gowri Ramady '29, a Biology major. “It went through how to adjust to college as well as possible situations and problems we might encounter, and how to face them. I learned many skills, a few being how to navigate through friendship/roommate problems, how to deal with homesickness, how to deal with constructive criticism, and how to apply for scholarships. It really prepared me because, outside of class, in real life, I was able to remember and use the skills I was taught. I would definitely recommend the course. The professors were incredibly kind, and they made the class fun.”
Prof. Autumn Watts, Lecturer in Academic Writing, will help you explore what it means to “find your place” at Elmira College and in the world. Together with your classmates, you’ll investigate how the places and stories we come from shape who we are. Also, how arriving somewhere new - like EC - will begin to change you. From haunted roads and local legends to stories tied to land and memory, you’ll examine how places come to feel meaningful. And who gets included or excluded from those stories. Alongside developing practical strategies for navigating college life, you’ll build a collaborative Story Atlas of the local Elmira region, combining research, mapping, and creative work.
“My goal for this course is first, to give you a space to think about stories!” exclaimed Watts. “Stories are how we make sense of the world and our experiences with the people we meet and the places we go. They shape who we are, where we’re going, and the lives we hope to live. They’re our most deeply human ability. The other goal for the course is to help you ‘gain your feet,’ and build your sense of belonging here - including what it means to be a college student! My hope is that you’ll leave with the skills to move through new spaces like EC with confidence, intention, and a curious, reflective mind.”
Ever feel like being constantly connected to the world through social media and other digital platforms has left you feeling…drained? In this course, Dr. Kelly R. Smith, Assistant Professor of Human Services & Director of Social Work, will help you take a look at what it means to be “connected,” the positives and the negatives of technology, and how to disconnect to recharge and build deeper, more meaningful relationships. You’ll cover many topics such as constructing a digital identity, the influence of algorithms, online activism, misinformation, comparison culture, mental health, digital communication norms, and the economics of attention. The goal is for you to walk away with techniques to make your online and offline time more meaningful and effective.
“I’m very excited for this new class!” exclaimed Smith. “We live in a world that expects total access at all times with everyone. Wouldn’t it be nice to disconnect and prioritize ourselves? Or to engage in genuine experiences with friends and the world around us? I want you to decrease your reliance on social media and increase your engagement in real experiences. To make connections. Social media can be a great tool to stay connected. However, there is a dark side as it can impact our mental health and well-being. We’ll explore both so you can make informed decisions and have a healthy balance.”
