First-Year Interest Groups
Florida International University
2009
 
 

What Students Say?

 
 
 

“Professors seemed to care more about the students. It was easier to make friends.”
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“Connections between courses [made learning] more relevant.”
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“It really helped me cope with the unfamiliar surroundings.”
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“My classmates became my friends, and it made coming to school more enjoyable because of the positive social element.”
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“I made new friends, enjoyed class, had excellent teachers--it gave purpose to the first semester.”
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“Made it easier to settle into the college routine.”

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“I liked how close professors were with the students.”

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“We had a common bond and enjoyed talking about the classes.”