Forest Resources and Environmental Learning Community

Combine academics and an appreciation for the natural world with the Forest Resources and Environmental Science (FRES) Learning Community.  This close-knit community is specifically designed for students seeking degrees in forestry, applied ecology and environmental sciences and wildlife ecology and management.  Members take courses together, including a college success course and enjoy field trips and close interaction with faculty and staff.  The FRES community is located on the fifth floor of West Wadsworth Hall.

What are some typical FRES activities?

As a participant in the FRES program, you will have the opportunity to get involved in numerous social and educational activities:

Social Opportunities

  • Safe House, the Residence Hall Halloween Haunted House
  • Michigan Tech’s annual Winter Carnival. Activities include competitions in snow sculpture, ice bowling, snow volleyball, broomball, snowshoe racing, snowboarding, skiing, and curling.
  • Sporting activities including IM Sports, Broomball, and Ultimate Frisbee.
  • Numerous weekly and monthly social activities. Some past activities have included sledding, cookouts, camping, movie nights, coffeehouse, campus sporting events, and an annual team challenge course.
  • Campus Fine Arts events such as concerts, theater productions, and comedians.

 

Educational Opportunities

  • Enroll in the “Creating your Success” class. This is a one-credit course designed to help first-year students become acclimated to university life. 
  • Develop an academic plan with your peer mentor.
  • Attend presentations and field trips designed to enhance your academic experience including treewalks that will help with first year FRES classes

 

What is expected of FRES participants?

  • Live in a co-ed environment
  • Be a positive member of your residence hall community
  • Participate in events
  • Complete the requirements of your Learning Community Agreement
  • Pay a $30.00 per semester fee that is used to support additional programming, activities and staff
  • Meet new people, learn new things, and have a great time at Tech

 

View the 2007-08 FRES Community Agreement

 

APPLY TO FRES LEARNING COMMUNITY TODAY ON YOUR HOUSING APPLICATION!

 

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