<p>Ok as orientation looms over my head i've been thinking about doing FIG(Freshman Interest Group) it seems great but would that close me off from meeting new people will I really end up seeing the same people over and over again</p>
<p>and not only that but I also am a part of the SSPALLC so i don't know if by taking part in both programs that I will be essentially cutting myself out from I guess the social aspect or "college experience" of meeting new people everyday </p>
<p>So I basically want to know what would you do if you were in this situation do both or just stick with the llc</p>
<p>And if there is anyone who has been part of the FIG can you give me some experiences on what it was like</p>
<p>I thought as part of a LLC you were already part of the LLC FIG. I could be confusing that with the in house colloquiums.</p>
<p>I’m not too sure but I think you are confusing it with house colloquiums from what I know the llc only has one class together and that’s inside our dorms </p>
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<p>I don’t know about the LLC house colloquiums, but I can tell you what my experience was. </p>
<p>Depending on the FIG, you may have all your classes with the same small class or be in large lecture halls, or a combination of the two. The classes my group took (with the exception of the 1 credit class) were sections in large classes and the FIG members did not necessarily sit together. You may interact with anyone in that large class, so being a part of the group would not prevent you from meeting other people. Some classes are part of a very large class and one day a week you will be with your FIG section with a TA, and some classes will only be with your FIG members for every class. </p>
<p>You can check the course lookup schedule and see if the FIG sections are at the same time and in the same room as the other classes. The FIG sections are not available in the regular search, you have to check under “Special Programs” and then click on “Course Ref #” to see the details of each class. Then compare that information to the regular schedule for instructor, day/time and bldg/room to see if your section is part of a large class. </p>
<p>Some classes, such as English or Literature, will always be a small class. </p>
<p>Check out this page for more information: [fsu.edu</a> | Freshman Interest Groups](<a href=“http://undergrad.fsu.edu/FIG/]fsu.edu”>http://undergrad.fsu.edu/FIG/)</p>
<p>Last fall I was in a business FIG. There were two classes (CGS2100 & ECO2023) that were offered in addition to the FIG colloquium that was held one a week for one hour.
Although, some say that these are more effective in getting to know students that were in the same fields as you, I dont feel that I made any lasting friendships or connections through my FIG experience. (but of course, everyone is different).</p>
<p>The FIG colloquium class was mandatory attendance but there was no homework or crazy projects, in fact, all we did was sit and listen to presentations from different organizations on campus or looked at current event articles that were important to the business field. The other two courses were both taught in HCB so they were really huge classes which may be another reason why I never really got closer to anyone in my FIG group.</p>
<p>FIGs can be a easier way to get alot of your prereqs out of the way but I think the LLC is better.The LLC seems like a better version of a FIG since everyone lives in very close proximity and can probably get to know each other better.
Doing both will not cut you out of meeting new people, it might just make it easier for you.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot you guys much appreciated</p>
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