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Before becoming an academic advisor for first year students at the Wilson College of Textiles, she dipped her toes in a little bit of everything, from tutoring student-athletes to multicultural affairs to student housing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Look more closely, however, and you\u2019ll see two clear throughlines in Jennings\u2019 journey: the first year experience and working closely with students.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>This passion for the first year experience began with Jennings\u2019 own first year of college as an interior design student at Appalachian State University. Her decision to join a living-learning community played a big role in a special introduction to college life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>\u201cIt ended up being a fantastic experience,\u201d Jennings, who also teaches T101 to first year students, says. \u201cWe took certain first year classes together. 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