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The visual above represents what many believe to be what is necessary to let a FGS succeed. It is imperative that a students feels wanted/welcomed. That is why recruitment and selection is important. If a FGS is going to pick a university, it should be the one that he feels most comfortable with. This may be the first time he or she is away from home, and the last thing that students needs is homesickness.

Orientation is self explanatory as to why it is important, getting to know where you are. College success course and advising go hand in hand. An EOF program like the one at Rutgers requires the students to go meet with a counselor that genuinely cares. This allows for the students to feel as if there is someone here who cares about their wellbeing and knows about their academic progress.

Peer mentorship is more a thing that the students needs to accept. Many times younger people dislike going to people of the same age for guidance in more important matters. And towards the end of the circle, we see the ongoing communication and student success program. The reality with FGS is that they can do it, but they sometimes need an extra push accompanied by support.