HE 1800

Blazing Your Trail in Human Ecology

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This 1-credit, S/U course is an advising seminar that orients new students to Human Ecology and Cornell, including knowledge and strategies of how to be successful in college. The class prioritizes opportunities for students to explore identity and belonging and situate their academic and career pathways within their contexts of their values and goals. Through readings, written reflections, and in-class discussions, students will develop a four-year plan, foster skills to direct their own learning, gain familiarity with Cornell's code of academic integrity, and learn strategies to balance academic success, health and wellbeing. Students also practice skills to engage responsibly with others across diverse perspectives and to be able to learn with and from their communities, both on and off campus.

Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Enrollment limited to: new students in Human Ecology.

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Outcomes REF-FA25

• Students will learn about strategies and resources to be successful in college and gain agency in navigating their academic pathways.
• Students will practice skills to communicate effectively, engage with diverse perspectives, and learn about cultural humility in preparation for community-engaged experiences.

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