Forest Resources &
Environmental Science Learning Community
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The Forest Resources and Environmental Science (FRES) Learning Community is a dynamic combination of academics and appreciation for the natural world.
The FRES House is specifically designed for students seeking the following degrees:
- Forestry
- Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences
- Wildlife Ecology and Management.
As a participant in the program, you will:
- Receive help in becoming involved on campus and adapting to campus life.
- Become a member of a very close-knit community where many lasting friendships form.
- Live and interact with other students pursueing degrees in the School of Forest Resources & Environmental Science.
- Gain greated interaction with SFRES Faculty & Staff.
- Attend field trips and study sessions that enhance your academic experience
- Participate in fun actvities and events at Michigan Tech.
Visit the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
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:
Educational Opportunities
- Enroll in the “Frameworks for Success” class. This is a one-credit course designed to help first-year students become acclimated to university life.
- Weekly study sessions with peer mentors and even an occasional visit by the SFRES faculty.
- Attend field trips designed to enhance your academic experience including viewing bird migration, visiting a natural area/preserve and other activities that allow you to experience the natural wonders of Upper Michigan.
Social Opportunities
- Safe House (see our photo below), 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 a annual team challenge course.
- Campus Fine Arts events such as concerts, theater productions, and comedians.
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What is expected of FRES participants?
The FRES staff promotes a cooperative atmosphere on the floor by encouraging residents to maintain a positive attitude toward other residents and participate in planned activities. Here are some of the major expectations:
- Enroll in the “Frameworks for Success” class and attend study groups if you are a first-year student in the house.
- Participate in Orientation, the team challenge course team building activity, and other required programs.
- Attend selected campus activities such as sporting events, cultural events, and other events sponsored by campus organizations.
- Cost of participating in FRES is a $25 fee per semester. This fee goes towards programming, activities, and additional staff to help create this great environment. The fee is billed to your university account each semester.
View the 2006-07 FRES Community Agreement (Coming Soon)
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