How students viewed the seminar....

 

~“Through the seminar I gained a lot of good friends, great resources with which I can study, and a fantastic basis upon which I can build my academic future.”

~“The seminar was great for me because it brought me together with a group of peers who have similar interests. This created a bond with friends and my major I wouldn’t have had otherwise.”

~“It was very helpful to me to meet people in my major. This gave me easy access to help and assistance with assignments and gave me study buddies.”

 

~“The seminar helped me build my career and focus on my future. I was exposed to materials, people, and information about my major and the university I would not have received otherwise.”

~“The seminar provided me with an instant introduction to my major, a peer group, and study group. I really liked the opportunity to meet staff and faculty in a more “friendly” manner than simply on the usual professional basis.”

~“The seminar helped all of the participants make the important transition from high school student to college student. The seminar accomplished this by providing members with friends, information to help us build a future, and study groups.”

~“I found the seminar very helpful in connecting me to my major, my class, and a group of peers. It helped me know the faculty and staff I’ll be working with in the department while I am here.”

~“The seminar helped us to see the path we are taking and if we really want to follow that path.”

~“The seminar was great because there were opportunities to get information pertaining to your major. It was a great resource to ask questions about anything from freshmen related issues to major requirements and career issues.”

 

© AAC, Illinois State University, History and Social Science Seminar 2005