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Freshman Interest Groups
Freshman Interest Group Initial Requirement Overview (Click Here)
The FIG Experience
Freshmen Interest Groups (FIGs) provide first-year students a way to make LSU feel smaller in this unique residential environment. Small groups of residents live together and engage in linked courses, develop and implement a student-designed community service project, interact with faculty outside of the classroom, and participate in several other activities in the designated theme of the FIG. We are excited to offer FIGs in the following themes: Adventure Leadership, Career Exploration, Health Science, and Women in Wellness.
Through the FIG experience we seek to:
- Enhance first-year students’ learning through integrated and intentional curriculum and co-curricular connections.
- Assist entering students in their academic and personal transition to LSU.
- Stimulate and support first-year students’ active participation in both the on-campus residential community and LSU community.
- Engage first-year students in the process of knowledge and skills acquisition through practical application.
- Stimulate and support first-year students’ personal growth and development.
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Special Features of a FIG
- Enrollment in LSU 1001 (special section just for FIG students) and one-two general education courses that fit with the theme of the FIG
- Interaction with faculty and staff, including an upper-class student staff member who serves as a mentor
- Ongoing activities to support the theme of the FIG
- Participation in a ropes course at the UREC Sport & Adventure Complex
- Implementation of a student-designed community service project
- Monthly FIG newsletter, The FIG Leaf, with topics geared towards each theme
- Celebration to honor the FIG students and their participation in the program, including a certificate of participation
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You can also view pictures of FIG events held during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Current FIG Themes (for Fall 2009 applicants)
Adventure Leadership
You may be interested in this FIG if you…
- Plan to pursue a major in Kinesiology, Sports Administration, or a related area
- Plan to pursue a Leadership minor
- Want to begin or continue developing your leadership skills
- Participated in leadership activities in high school
- Enjoy exploring the outdoors or simply enjoy being active
Housed in Beauregard Hall (in the Pentagon), space is limited to 20 males and 20 females. Students enroll in LSU 1001 and Mass Communication 2000 (Introduction to Mass Media) in the fall semester and HRE 2723 (Introduction to Leadership Development) in the spring semester.
Career Exploration
You may be interested in this FIG if you. . .
- Are undecided in your major and/or career interests
- Want to learn more about yourself, your skills and talents, and what career may be a good fit for you
- Would like to connect with professionals who are working in the field you are interested in
Housed in McVoy Hall, students will explore together major and career options available to them. Students take several self-assessments which mesh personality and skills identification with career exploration. While being an undecided major is not required for membership in this FIG, students who are open to exploring major and career options will most benefit from this FIG. Students enroll in LSU 1001 in the fall semester and PSYCH 2000 in the spring semester.
Women in Wellness
You may be interested in this FIG if you…
- Are female (this FIG is housed in an all-female building)
- Enjoy living a healthy lifestyle
- Are interested in exploring issues that affect women (leadership, health, careers)
Housed in Miller Hall, students explore together issues affecting women while finding a balance between academic, social, and personal wellness. Students enroll in LSU 1001 in the fall semester and Human Ecology 2010 in the spring semester.
Learning outcomes (coming soon) for this FIG.
Have more questions about FIGs?
Click here for our Frequently Asked Questions section: FIG FAQs.
For more information, please email reslifefig@lsu.edu or contact Rebecca Rogge, Academic Programs Coordinator, at 578-5155..
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