AHS 1330 - FYS: Being Here on Purpose

Institution:

Northern Vermont University (7.1.2023 merged into Vermont State University)

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Description:

Using formal and informal mindfulness techniques, students are taught to stand back from their emotions, assumptions, and expectations about the first-year college experience and learn the joy of simply being open to oneself and to the moment-to-moment experiences of what happens next. The course has papers and required readings and a home practice component where students learn to habituate the practice of mindfulness in their daily lives. Meets First-Year Seminar course requirement of the GECC.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northernvermont.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 635-2356

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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