This program is an excellent one and I feel privileged for being a part of it. It is a program that I think all first year students should be involved in. Thank you to all the persons that ensure the smooth running of this program. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it. I have learned a lot and I will never forget the experiences. Thank you.

In the beginning I only joined the programme to be able to travel the Eastern Caribbean, not knowing that this amazing programme would change my life forever. Instead of getting just a trip, I got lifelong friends and I got an intelligent, motivating, jovial and inspiring facilitator whom I’ll never forget. I’m sure you know my facilitator was Sam McDaniel; who could it be? The First Year Experience was my way of taking the load and pressures of school off. I was so shy when I first joined the club-hiding behind everyone. I later became more confident because of the interactions in my group.

FYE enabled me to make a relatively smooth transition into the University. My facilitator gave us ideas of what to expect while on campus and how to deal with problems that may arise. He also made us aware of our duties as university students, to our country and our region. Mr. Johnson encouraged us to participate in events on campus and to make new friends. He aided in my developThe FYE programme helped me to become more culturally aware and increased my enthusiasm to keep up with current affairs. This made me realise that everything that happens in the world will eventually impact you in some shape or form.ent as a rounded and aware student at the UWI.

FYE enabled me to make a relatively smooth transition into the University. My facilitator gave us ideas of what to expect while on campus and how to deal with problems that may arise. He also made us aware of our duties as university students, to our country and our region. Mr. Johnson encouraged us to participate in events on campus and to make new friends. He aided in my development as a rounded and aware student at the UWI.

My Facilitator Simone always encouraged us to play a more active part in our learning. I was able to speak to more lecturers and also applied for my transfer to Physiotherapy. In FYE I was able to express my views about lectures, lecturers, study strategies, and how best to remedy the situations that were hindering our school work. FYE was a wonderful experience which I would recommend to any first year student who needs help adjusting or if they just want to meet persons and have a good time.