FYS 100 — NYS of Mind: Ready for College
This First Year Seminar (FYS) is a one-credit seminar for high school students that prepares students for college and career exploration. Centered on a specific inter-disciplinary academic theme, A New York State of Mind: Getting Ready for College, the seminar introduces students to the academic experiences of college life while providing them with an integrated approach to developing the study skills and habits of mind they will need to succeed in college. Students will practice academic survival and success strategies such as time-management and note-taking. Students will read, write, and discuss academic content both formally and informally and will use multimedia approaches to deepen their understanding of course material. The Seminar fosters critical inquiry, collaborative learning, and community building.