Seminar, two hours. Designed for students in First Year Scholars Program (FYSP). Part I of three-part series of collaborative learning and community-building work sessions. Collaborative work spaces and participatory learning environments are integral component of student development. Creates specific and unique space for FYSP scholars to cultivate community and support, as well as develop critical strategies to achieve undergraduate excellence at top-tier institution. Engages students collaboratively with diverse community of scholars; supports their understanding and application of effective learning strategies; guides students in practice growth mindset, navigation of complex structure of UCLA, thinking critically about diversity and their identity, and being fully aware of their value to intellectual fabric of institution as contributors to innovative research scholarship. P/NP grading.