Teaching a Seminar

Reflection and Projection

As part of their FYE Checklist students are invited to formally reflect on their educational goals by completing a Reflection and Projection (RAP) exercise. The RAP website is accessible from mid-July until the end of August and asks students to comment on the following questions. 

• Why do you think a liberal arts education is important and meaningful in the 21st century? 
• Why are you attending Skidmore and what do you hope to explore while here? 
• What topics are most intellectually stimulating and enjoyable to you? 
• What topics do you approach with the most trepidation or anxiety?
• In what circumstances, inside or outside the classroom, have you learned or grown the most, and why?
• What do you hope to achieve after one year at Skidmore?

Students will be able to add to their RAP throughout their time at Skidmore. As their seminar instructor you will have access to their responses, and you may choose to discuss their answers with them during your first advising and seminar meetings.