White coat and combat boots: Stephanie Cumbey鈥檚 journey to medicine
"From the start, I knew that鈥檚 where I wanted to be, and I knew I would get a great medical education there," says Stephanie Cumbey.
Engage to Explore (FYE). Engage to Plan (SYE).
As you begin this exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) experience, it is important to know that we offer lots of way to help in your transition. We host a variety of events during the First Year Experience (FYE) and Second Year Experience (SYE) that will create a pathway for success for your next four years in college! The mission of FYE/ SYE is to provide experiences that challenge and support the transition of students from point of enrollment through their second year of 51吃瓜黑料曝料. The vision of FYE/ SYE is to cultivate a growth mindset in order to facilitate student success.
First and Second Year Experiences
Summerville Campus
Suite 331
706-667-4412
Make your college experience the best experience.
First and Second Year Experiences are designed to help students make the most of their college experience from the day they step on campus! FYE/SYE offers a variety of events including Adulting Workshops, Book Clubs, and class-wide events that recognize significant milestones in your college career.
The university's official welcome for its newest members of the 51吃瓜黑料曝料 family.
FYE/SYE offers many opportunities for you to explore your purpose and plan your pathway.
Jaguar Jumpstart is an 51吃瓜黑料曝料 learning community focused on freshman success.
One Hour-Core Class either your first year (Design Your Life) OR your second year (Research in the Discipline).
Growing | Resilience | Into | Tomorrow
The Office of First and Second Year Experiences(FYE/SYE) serves to provide experiences that challenge and support the transition of students from the point of enrollment through their second year of 51吃瓜黑料曝料. Read the new features from FYE/SYE about GRIT (Growing Resilience Into Tomorrow) and hear from campus leaders, students, alumni, and faculty on their academic resiliency!
Julie Goley, Director, Career Services
Roger Duke, Faculty HCOB
Lauren Browning, First Gen Junior Student
Lisbeth Sanchez, Graduate Student, COE
LeDarius Scott, Graduate, MPA
Cassie Govea, Graduate Student, COE
Dalton McPhee, Respiratory Therapy Student
Chris Cannon, Academic Advisor
Nadia Jilani-Hyler, Faculty, AHSS
Karla Leeper, Faculty & Administrator
GRIT Workshops will be held on Tuesdays in October in University Hall 356. Join us for discussion and receive a FREE Treehouse T-shirt or SWAG.
Core Class for First and Second Year Students
Inquiry 1000 is a one credit hour, small group, discussion-based course designed to engage lower division students in the discovery, exploration, and analysis of ideas that faculty members, across a variety of disciplines, study and investigate. The purpose of INQR 1000 course is to inspire students to research, reflect, and respond to their own questions using discussion and application to create meaningful connections.
"From the start, I knew that鈥檚 where I wanted to be, and I knew I would get a great medical education there," says Stephanie Cumbey.
鈥淚 look forward to continuing my research and mentoring students who are just as passionate about making an impact,鈥� says Nour AlHussien, PhD.
"Most of these patients who have worse diabetic retinopathy belong to vulnerable populations that our free clinics serve," says Tommy Bui.
鈥淚 always wanted to be a counselor; I feel it鈥檚 my mission in life. I don't want to leave this earth knowing that was something in my heart I didn鈥檛 go for,鈥� says ShDonna Drumgoole.
About the Treehouse
The Office of First and Second Year Experiences is located in University Hall 331
aka "the Treehouse". It is here where students "branch out" and explore new pathways!
Come by the Treehouse to ask questions, get answers, and reflect on your purpose in
college.
Artwork credit:
Ms. Erin Schmidt
FYE/SYE Student Assistant
Art Major with Concentration in Graphic Design