First-Year Launch
Admitted Students

We encounter differences every day—race, politics, faith, gender. In this course, explore research-based strategies for building understanding across those divides. Learn how to navigate difficult conversations, foster inclusion, and connect with others—even when disagreeing.

The planet that we live on is a hazardous place! You'll explore why and where hazards, like earthquakes, volcanoes, or tsunamis, happen, and you'll have a chance to flex your creative muscles to design a good (or bad) disaster story that involves a hazard of your choice.

Take a journey through your senses into the natural world around you. This course focuses on key works in nature writing and environmentalism. We will spend time outside observing the natural world and reflecting on our relationship to various environments. We will use our experiences to create works of creative writing.

Take a journey through your senses into the natural world around you. This course focuses on key works in nature writing and environmentalism. We will spend time outside observing the natural world and reflecting on our relationship to various environments. We will use our experiences to create works of creative writing.

This course introduces students to criminology and criminal law, exploring concepts of crime, justice systems, and their societal impacts. Students will uncover various career paths in criminal justice, law enforcement, and legal studies through discussions and case studies. The course emphasizes critical thinking, ethical considerations, and the influential role of criminology in shaping society.

In this course, we will ask the who, what, when, where, and why questions about the world while we try activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking (no experience necessary). Get ready to step outside your comfort zone and be curious!

In this course, we will ask the who, what, when, where, and why questions about the world while we try activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking (no experience necessary). Get ready to step outside your comfort zone and be curious!

This experiential course develops leadership skills that students can apply in real-world situations. Through interactive and collaborative activities, students will become more aware of various communication and leadership concepts and fine-tune skills related to ethical decision-making, problem-solving, negotiation, conflict management, and presentation.

In this course we will explore Latine/Hispano cultural Identity and how it contributes to success in college.  How we see ourselves matters.  As Latinx/Hispano college students, you will gain a stronger understanding of the complexities of college culture and learn more about the resources and support available to help you succeed at FLC.  We will cover issues such as First Gen Identity, family support structures, Imposter syndrome, and cultural responsibilities that impact academic success.

This course will explore a variety of realistic self-care and social connection strategies, as well as on- and off-campus resources available to support you during your academic journey. We will get real and dig deep to help you find balance in an overwhelming world.