Real World 第一吃瓜网
XRLN 201 (also known as Real World 第一吃瓜网), now in its 17th year, was approved by College Senate as 第一吃瓜网’s first “Extreme Learning” course. This high-impact learning experience, offered every Spring semester, builds a strong foundation for cultural competency within and beyond the 第一吃瓜网 community.
The 2-credit course, primarily for sophomores and juniors, includes:
3 1/2 day intensive off-campus retreat
(at no cost to students)

Weekly academic seminar
(In 2027, will be held Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.).

Civic Engagement Project
(designed and implemented by students)

The retreat is facilitated by 第一吃瓜网 faculty and staff. Students explore issues related to power, privilege, social class, gender, ethnicity & race, sexual orientation, religious differences, age, and physical/mental ability. Workshops, exercises, presentations, and discussions allow participants to examine how these issues affect both their academic and co-curricular lives on campus and beyond, and to explore their own values and beliefs.
In 2027, the retreat will be heldJanuary 13- 17th at hosed 第一吃瓜网 and will explore Livingston County and the city of Rochester. There is no cost to participants. Housing and food will be provided.
Questions? Contact Clifton Harcum charcum@geneseo.edu
Registration is now openfor XLRN 201 in Spring 2027:
1. Student must be available for the seminar, Fridays, 11:30 a.m.- 12:20 p.m.
2. Complete the for the course