A Message from fye peer leaders
Peer leaders are students just like you who are paid to work with and support you through your FYE class. Here is what they had to say about FYE and their first year experience. Click here to learn more about who a peer leader is.
"You are spending thousands of dollars on college. Don't waste your money. Conceptually speaking, if the breakdown of an average WCU tuition equals $23.50 per hour, each hour you skip class, is like throwing that amount of money away. Go to class. Do the work. It is incredibly beneficial to go to class."
Olivia Yeingst (Class of 2025)
From Olivia. I did not need my professors because I knew everything. Looking back, I was wrong. I did not know what I did not know. Learning all the resources available was pivotal and that appointments for things like tutoring fill quickly.
Quinn McMullen (Class of 2026)
From Quinn. As a freshman, I was very nervous to start college. FYE helped provide me the first steps toward making friends and provided a glimpse into the future of what being a college student would look like. I honestly did not think there would be a lot of difference between being a student in high school and college, therefore would not need FYE. Looking back and from the lens of an FYE Peer Leader, FYE was nothing but helpful and I still use the 4-year planning assignment I created during the course. The tips my professors shared throughout the semester were and still are helpful. It is also worth mentioning how critical LARC tutoring has been, starting right away as a freshman.
Danielle Ciliberto (Class of 2026)
From Danielle. Parking is always a problem, so plan ahead so you are on time to classes and do not be afraid to talk to your professors. They are there to help you. I did not know how to make friends and while FYE was not about teaching us how to find and make friends, it facilitated a great opportunity to do both. Most importantly, study and go to class so you start creating consistent habits as early as possible.