STEP 1102: Create Your UW is a dynamic, interactive course designed to help first-year students navigate their transition to college by crafting a personalized university experience. Using design thinking principles, students will develop essential skills to connect with campus resources, enhance academic success, and support personal wellness. Through engaging activities and collaborative projects, students will explore their unique interests and talents while learning strategies for information literacy, academic success, personal growth & wellness, and purposeful engagement in campus opportunities.
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"I thought the assignments were very helpful and they helped me to look forward into my future and prepare me to be a successful college student.
"[My instructors] make it so that each and every lesson is fun and they make sure that we all leave with more knowledge of a topic. . They have a relationship with each student and aren't afraid to make sure we are not settling."
"It was a great experience and I would highly, highly, highly recommend it to any incoming freshman."
"I enjoyed this class. My favorite this year. It really taught me some cool things."
"It was a great course and I'm glad I took it because it help me transition in the university smoother. Also it helped me with how to get around and what all there was to do in my free time or in order to get help with my academics."
"[My instructor] provided a safe place to learn and be ourselves. She also always makes class interesting.""[My instructor] is really compassionate, open, and understanding. She makes the class feel very comfortable and at ease throughout her instructions."
Dept. 3334 | 1000 E. University Ave. | Laramie, WY 82071 | Phone: 307-766-2325 |
Email: first-year@uwyo.edu
