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Freshman Experience Seminar for International Students

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UNIV 101 CRN 14808, Writing Intensive Course

Instructors:

  • Jim Mellon, Director of Student Development
  • Ruth Robison, International Student Advisor

This course is offered each Fall semester.

Catalogue Description of the Course

Designed to assist first year students in knowing UHH, its programs, services, and place in the tradition of higher education. Students will learn about their role, the skills they need, expectations of others, career options, and the student's contribution to this multicultural setting. Admission is generally limited to classified freshman students.

Course Goals

New international students will:

  • Learn to cope successfully with both the academic and personal demands of college life at UH Hilo, including the use of campus support systems.
  • Enhance their communication (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and critical thinking skills through formal and informal class assignments.
  • Become active participants in their own college education, in both the academic and co-curricular realms.

Instructor approval is required. For further information or authorization to enroll in the course, please e-mail the instructors,

Ruth Robison rrobison@hawaii.edu

Jim Mellon mellon@hawaii.edu

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