Freshman for Five Days is an engaging program introducing students to college life, time management, history, psychology, social sciences, and basic science. Through interactive workshops, discussions, and activities, students gain essential skills for academic success and personal growth.

• Day 1: Introduction to College Life & Time Management
  • Objective: Understand the college experience and the skills needed for success.
  • Activity: Time management workshop where students create their weekly schedules and learn how to prioritize tasks.
• Day 2: Explore the Many Facets of History
  • Objective: Appreciate History as its own Genre.
  • Activity: Choose your favorite historical genre and explore the ways to conduct further research on your own.
• Day 3: Introduction to Psychology
  • Objective: Explore the basics of human behavior, which is important for students in many disciplines, even outside of psychology.
  • Activity: Discussion of real-life psychological phenomena (e.g., stress management, decision-making) and group exercises on how psychology can help students better understand themselves and others.
• Day 4: Introduction to Social Sciences: Sociology, Ethics & Philosophy
  • Objective: Understand how societies and cultures work, which is vital for students in understanding the world around them.
  • Activity: Case studies or group discussions on a current social issue (e.g., inequality, globalization, or social movements).
• Day 5: Introduction to Basic Science – Environmental, Sustainability, Biology
  • Objective: Understand the basics covered in a required science course.
  • Activity: Each student will explore their favorite area in week five, share “fun facts” with the class.

About the Instructor
Patricia Rossi is an attorney, professional writer and educator. She practiced law for over twenty years and has extensive experience in many facets of the law including entrepreneurial advisement, small business start-ups, joint ventures and non-profit formation, assisting such entities with respect to navigating legal compliance as well as challenges and offering recommendations for sustainable growth. Patricia has also served on several non-profit boards, contributing her expertise to various causes and initiatives.

In addition to her legal career, Patricia has a passion for education and writing. She has taught writing to both teens and adults for many years, creating and implementing the innovative "Writing to Heal" program, which has empowered individuals to express themselves through writing. Patricia brings a wealth of practical and academic knowledge to the classroom.

As a published writer, Patricia has had her academic papers selected for presentations at numerous conferences, with several of those papers being published in academic journals. Most recently, she has been invited to present her research paper at the prestigious American Literature Association in May of 2025.

There is an additional fee for transportation for one-week precollegiate camps.