{"id":19596,"date":"2011-01-24T14:32:47","date_gmt":"2011-01-24T19:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=19596"},"modified":"2018-06-27T16:28:01","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T20:28:01","slug":"ultimate-knight-helps-freshmen-get-it-all-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ultimate-knight-helps-freshmen-get-it-all-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Knight Helps Freshmen 'Get it All Together'"},"content":{"rendered":"
UCF\u2019s First Year Experience Ultimate Knight program is all about helping freshmen make the most of their college experience.<\/p>\n
Through a series of themed workshops and events on topics such as healthy living or picking the \u201cright\u201d major, freshmen are encouraged to become active members of the university community.<\/p>\n
This month, UCF freshmen are learning how to wisely manage their money. The First Year Experience (FYE) office offers a program that teaches students how to take control of their personal finances, along with tips on managing and using credit cards wisely and keeping their financial information secure. FYE works with SunTrust Bank to offer this information.<\/p>\n
UCF\u2019s Student Financial Assistance office also informs students about scholarship opportunities and managing student loans. Its next event, \u201cDo You Know Your Financial Aid?,\u201d will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, in room 218C of the Student Union.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ultimate Knight is a great way to help students have well-rounded experiences at UCF and learn about everything the UCF community has to offer,\u201d says Emily Jensen, the program\u2019s coordinator. \u201cIt\u2019s not too late for freshmen to get involved and become the \u2018Ultimate Knight.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
While January\u2019s topic is \u201cGet Savvy,\u201d February events will be about choosing the right major and career exploration. The month\u2019s motto \u2013 \u201cGet to Work\u201d \u2013 will help students start thinking about ways to build their resumes and find the careers that best match their personalities.<\/p>\n
Upcoming events related to careers and academic majors include a Majors Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the Pegasus Ballroom and a workshop for exploring major and career options on Wednesday, Feb. 23.<\/p>\n