What if your first college class asked you to hold a snake, rethink your daily habits, or trace global history through a plate of food?At the University of North Carolina at Asheville, First-Year Seminars are designed to do exactly that. From catching salamanders in local creeks with environmental science professor Landon Ward, to building healthier habits through mindfulness with psychology lecturer Tracy George, to exploring culture and identity through shared meals in history professor Samer Traboulsi’s classroom, these courses offer just a glimpse of the wide range of immersive learning experiences available to first-year students.Meet three of the professors behind these courses: Landon Ward | Tracy George | Samer Traboulsi