<p>Look for a school with a strong First Year Seminar program. That way you will have one class with the same group of people, all freshmen and all in the same place you are. Our program at Elmhurst College has students go through orientation with their FYS class, so by the time the semester starts they are all pretty well acquainted. I’ve taught in our FYS program the last two years, and it really helps students get connected socially.</p>