1 credit
Fall 2025 Lecture Lower Division
This course is designed to teach upperclassmen how to mentor freshman to thrive and survive as entering freshmen in Agricultural Economics. The main focus is on the transition to college life, as well as practical information on time management, taking and rewriting classroom notes, preparing for examinations and quizzes, dealing with stress and interpersonal relationships, and health. Additional topics include opportunities for student involvement in campus life and organizations, career paths for the various programs of study in Agricultural Economics, and how to successfully work in groups. Mentors are restricted to AGBS, AGEC, AGFN, AGMG, FARM, FIMM, QAEC, and SLMK students. Permission of department required.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate the ability to write and speak with effectiveness while considering audience and purpose.
2Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a problem-solving team.
3Demonstrate knowledge of a range of cultures and an understanding of human values and points of view of other than their own.
4Demonstrate awareness of civic responsibility to community and society at large.
5Demonstrate skills necessary for lifelong learning.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.