At first, I didn’t know what to expect from a class that I wouldn’t be receiving credit for. I thought it would be extra work with no real point. I’m glad to say that I was proven wrong. Over all this has been such a great experience for me.
I now have a better understanding of why Xavier enforces a liberal education in its curriculum and the benefits of such an education. I also more informed about who to seek for help. I am glad that freshman seminar gave us such tools to help us adjust to college live, particularly life at Xavier.
I also had a deep appreciation for the history of the school and the city of New Orleans. As a student from Maryland, it took some time for me to get used to being in New Orleans. The food, the mannerism of the people, and even the time change were all things I had to adjust to. I love being in New Orleans and I especially love Xavier because it is different from my home state. The culture is so rich and lively that it is just fun to be in the moment.
I believe that freshman seminar, although it may not always feel like it, is a useful tool that helps students like myself adjust and become a part of the college life here at Xavier. I couldn’t be more grateful to have had this class to guide me towards success during my first semester. I am glad that I will be returning to Xavier for the spring semester.
I must say that I am curious as to what the spring semester of freshman orientation will hold for me because it seems as though we’ve gone over pretty much all the basics in the first half of the class. Perhaps we will go more in depth or even put some of the things we learned into practice. Either way I hope that the class continues to be engaging and productive. Hopefully, everyone, including those who did not like the class, will make good use of what they learned.
