Make the Most of Your Freshman Year

HSS 100

FYE class

 
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers HSS 100: Ideas and Experiences in H&SS exclusively to H&SS freshmen. The course is intended to support your transition into Cal State Fullerton by introducing you on day one to H&SS faculty and students, so you can be engaged and connected to your college and major from the beginning of your Titan experience.

 

Through HSS 100, you will

  • Take a 3-unit course with one of the College's finest professors

  • Learn about how different disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences approach similar topics like memory, social justice, and migration

  • Conduct an interview with an alum and learn about different career paths

  • Explore and use campus resources

  • Have a dedicated peer mentor

  • Learn about getting involved, goal setting, study abroad programs, library literacy, and more

Meet Your HSS 100 Peer Mentors

Karen Huynh

Karina Villa

Hometown: Anaheim, CA

Gender Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Major: Political Science
Minor: Sociology

Class Standing: Senior

Advice for freshmen: College is the time to explore new opportunities! An important part of growing is discovering what you are passionate about. Change might be intimidating, but don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and say yes to new opportunities!

April Shelby

April Shelby

Hometown: Corona, CA

Gender Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Major: Political Science

Class Standing: Senior

Advice for freshmen: Get engaged in your learning and your college experience! Always be curious, try as much as you can to seek out new adventures. The people you meet and the experiences you will have as you get involved will make your college experience!

Gabi Cuna

Gabi Cuna

Hometown: Dublin, CA

Gender Pronouns: They, Them

Major: Psychology

Class Standing: Senior

Advice for freshmen: Connecting with clubs for your major is so helpful because you can meet friends within your department, as well as faculty who have research opportunities available!

 

 

 

Emilio Lara Maza

Emilio Lara Maza

Hometown: Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico

Gender Pronouns: He, Him, His

Major: Psychology
Minor: Anthropology

Advice for freshmen: Get involved! Don’t be afraid to go to clubs and school events, you’ll meet some incredible people and likeminded individuals that’ll broaden your horizons!




 

 

 

 Not sure if you are an H&SS Major? Our majors are listed below.  

African-American Studies

American Studies

Anthropology

Asian-American Studies

Chicana/o Studies

Comparative Literature

Criminal Justice

English

French

Geography and the Environment

History

Japanese

Latin American Studies

Liberal Studies

Linguistics

Philosophy

 

Political Science

Psychology

Public Administration

Religious Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Women & Gender Studies


Almost 200 spots are available in HSS 100.  You will have the opportunity to register for HSS 100 at Freshman Orientation.

For questions or concerns, please contact H&SS Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Connie Moreno Yamashiro at  camoreno@fullerton.edu