The Drew Seminar introduces students to the intellectual life of a liberal arts education. Led by a faculty member dedicated to working with first-year students, the seminar provides a stimulating introduction to rigorous, college-level work that centers on the exploration of a particular topic or subject area, and includes development of critical thinking, information literacy, and writing skills, as well as oral and interpersonal communication skills. Activities include formal and informal writing, discussion of readings, oral presentations, and writing revision.