Key Takeaways:

• San Diego State University redesigned its First-Year Seminar to help new students build a stronger sense of identity, purpose, and belonging.
• Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly allow students, in their First-Year Seminar, to transform traditional written reflections into engaging multimedia projects using AI-powered creative tools.
• The program helps students build transferable skills in digital literacy, creative communication, and self-expression that support academic and career success.