Make the Most of Your Freshman Year
HSS 100
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
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Take a 3-unit course with one of the College's finest professors
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Learn about how different disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences approach similar topics like memory, social justice, and migration
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Conduct an interview with an alum and learn about different career paths
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Explore and use campus resources
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Have a dedicated peer mentor
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Learn about getting involved, goal setting, study abroad programs, library literacy, and more
Meet Your HSS 100 Peer Mentors
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
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
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
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