Faculty plays one of the biggest roles in the student experience. It is important for faculty members to connect with students on a more personal level by sharing a bit of their 'real' selves. Sharing some of the fun background of their life with their students, so that they can connect better. Students tend to feel more welcomed when they know more about the people they will be spending a lot of their time with during their time at school. It is also important for faculty to encourage students to connect with each other throughout their time here. There is comradery in going through this together, and having a support system within your program makes it that much better and a more wonderful and positive experience!
