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Success as a Freshman
A student's first year at LSU is a whirlwind of activity. Aside from making new friends and managing a demanding college-level schedule, the campus offers its own diversions, including sporting events, live music and theater performances, and a variety of student organizations. LSU is truly a city within a city, and finding the right balance among these options can make or break a student in the first year of college. Fortunately for the freshmen at LSU, the resources they need to succeed are located right on the LSU campus. The University challenges its students to reach higher levels of excellence so that each person can flourish and grow. To do this, LSU provides a network of academic, social, and emotional support.
For some freshmen, the transition from high school to college is more challenging than expected. Aside from meeting new people, learning how to get around on campus, and fitting in to a new social setting, freshmen must adapt to college-level scholastic demands. LSU's University College Center for Freshman Year (UCFY) offers help and guidance to any student who requests it. "During their freshman year, students most often ask for help with time management, study skills, and career choices," said Paul Ivey, UCFY associate dean. Students typically exit the UCFY at the end of their freshman year and enter one of LSU's degree-granting senior colleges. Academically, the supportive faculty of LSU are a lifeline to entering freshmen. Faculty hold regular office hours to counsel students on how to succeed in their classes, as well as mentor students through academic life. Freshmen can also use the services of the Center for Academic Success, which offers tutoring, development of study strategy development, and test-taking techniques. During the 2003 - 04 year, nearly 14 percent of LSU freshmen entered LSU undecided. The staff at Career Services offers career testing assessments to help students choose majors that can help them meet their career goals.
For freshmen at LSU, the social activities and offerings are abundant. With so much to do on campus, a freshman would be smart to pick from any of the more than 300 student organizations, including social, service, Greek, honorary, student government, or professional clubs. Current students say that joining a club is the fastest way to meet new friends with similar interests. But you don't have to join a student group to have an amazing college experience. Activities designed by the Office of Student Life & Academic Services as well as the LSU Union and the Department of Residential Life can keep you busy. With events like Fall Fest, Groovin' on the Grounds, and our exciting athletic events, the University has something planned nearly every day of the week. LSU also has a staff of counselors who can help students sort out personal conflicts and struggles. Finally, the LSU Recreational Sports Center offers students the facilities and machinery to exercise and keep the body in shape as well as provide a variety of club sports to join. With everything LSU has to offer, freshmen have a network of support so they become successful in and out of the classroom.
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