Freshman Seminar: Light Your Fire prepares first-year students to succeed in college, helping them to become active, independent thinkers able to consider challenging topics from various perspectives. The course promotes intellectual curiosity by encouraging exploration through independent inquiry and group activities. Students become aware of their individual qualities and strengths. They select topic(s), conduct research, explore viewpoints, think critically, collaborate with peers, and use information technology, sharing what they learn through oral and written communication.