All incoming first-year students participate in a first-year experience designed to help them acclimate to not only Augsburg specifically, but also to their new reality as a college student. A significant component of this first-year experience is AugSem, a 1-credit course that helps facilitate students’ transition to college life, introduce and connect them to the larger Augsburg learning community, and helps them become more self-reflective learners. We have woven multiple sessions into the AugSem experience that will introduce students to specific elements of thrivin,g which are most likely on their minds as new college students, such as:
- Traits: Identifying the strengths and passions they already possess and bring with them to college.
- Health: Exploring practices and creating a plan to help them stay healthy and well in body, mind, and spirit.
- Inspiration: Identifying their core values and sources of inspiration that motivate them to thrive in college and life.