Want to understand who you are, where you are, and how you learn best? In this class, we’ll explore belonging from several angles; your new home in the Four Corners region, your place at Fort Lewis College, and your identity as a growing college learner. We’ll look at real local data, try mini learning experiments, unpack things like imposter syndrome, and discover science backed strategies that actually help you succeed. Expect hands on activities, creative reflections, and low pressure discussions that help you feel grounded, confident, and connected. By the end, you’ll better understand yourself, your community, and how to thrive here.

College is a place where you will meet people with many different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. In this course, we explore how curiosity and active listening can help us understand one another and build stronger connections. Through conversations, reflective activities, and collaborative projects, students practice skills such as asking thoughtful questions, listening with empathy, and sharing personal stories. We will explore how these skills support academic success, strengthen group work, and help students communicate effectively with professors and peers.

If you enjoy meaningful conversations, learning about others’ experiences, and building skills that will help you throughout college and beyond, this class is for you.

In this launch course, we will spend much of our time trying new teas. While we have our weekly tea parties, we will also spill the college tea. In other words, we will talk about all the things you should know to be successful in college.

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This course invites students to explore the world of board and card games as a way to build community, practice collaboration, and have fun together. Through hands-on gameplay, reflection, and discussion, students will learn a wide variety of modern and classic games while developing skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking.

This course uses pickleball as a fun, accessible way to build community, get active, and start strong in college. Through skill development, play, and reflection, you'll connect with your peers while exploring campus resources that support academic success, well-being, and belonging. No prior experience required—just a willingness to move, learn, and engage.