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Why should you get involved?
Freshman Interest Groups ( FIGs ) at Texas State are the future of residential education. A component of Residence Life's Themed Housing program, FIGs will increase the success rate of students, their levels of involvement, and strengthen the ties between academia and student services. They are an opportunity for seamless education.

Who can participate?
A FIG is a group of 8-16 students who share the same major, minor, or interest. The students block enroll in the same courses each semester and live in the same section of their assigned residence hall. An upperclassman from the academic discipline or interest advises each FIG while living with the group. A full FIG consists of 16 freshmen living on the same floor along with one Peer Assistant.

How do I apply to be in the FIG?
If you want to apply for membership in the History FIG, complete and submit the online application form.

What is the History Freshman Interest Group?
The History FIG is a group of 8-16 freshmen who have declared history as their major and who live in the Tower dormitory on the floor designated for History FIG members. Participants block enroll in the FIG sections of History 1310 (fall semester) and History 1320 (spring semester). They also may participate in the department's History Club activities.

What Courses Offered?
Fall 2006 FIG sections are as follows: HIST 1310-6 (MW 3:30-4:45pm) and HIST 1310-12 (TH 3:30-4:45pm).

What is a Peer Assistant?
A Peer Assistant, or PA, is an upperclassman member of the freshman interest group. The PA is a student staff member of the Department of Residence Life whose duties include serving as the advisor, peer counselor, friend, resource, and facilitator for the group.

Who is our Peer Assistant?
The History PA for the 2006-2007 academic year is Megan Turney .

How do I become a Peer Assistant?
If you are interested in becoming a PA, you should first download the Peer Assistant Information Packet and Application . The packet contains detailed descriptions of the requirements and duties of the position, as well as the procedure for completing and submitting the application.

How do I contact the Department?
You may contact Dr. Rebecca Montgomery, the History Department liaison for FIG, at (512) 245-2116, or the History Department main office at (512) 245-2142. Click the "request more information" link below to email Dr. Montgomery.

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