The Exploration and Discovery Learning Community (LLC) at Florida State University is designed to support first-year students as they adjust to university life. Originally established in 1997 as the Bryan Hall Learning Community, it is FSU’s longest running Learning Community, offering an intimate, supportive environment within the larger university.
Through mentorship, interdisciplinary learning, and a strong sense of community, the ED-LLC equips students with the skills and resources they need to navigate their academic and career journeys.
Three Pillars of the Exploration and Discovery LLC
The Exploration and Discovery LLC provides students with the foundation to thrive at FSU by fostering academic curiosity, personal growth, and meaningful connections.
Meet our Success Team
Click the link here to meet our current Faculty and Staff who help make the ED-LLC successful.
What people are saying about Exploration and Discovery Learning Community:
"Living and attending class at Exploration and Discovery Learning Community was possibly the best way to adjust to college life successfully. It was easier to meet new people and form relationships with the professors in the intimately sized classes, and the walk to the upstairs classrooms wasn't such a bad deal either."
"I feel the Exploration and Discovery Learning Community to be a worthwhile and educational experience. My desire to learn has only been empowered by the valuable social and educational tools I have received. The distinguished faculty that I have come in contact with due to this program will only serve as a springboard into my academic career."
"The "Movies and Beyond" mentorship with Student Life Cinema Director Bob Howard was an astounding experience. We explored the world of film with the help of walk-ins from the film community, weekly meetings, and Sunday movie watching. Best of all, I am now part of the SLC "employee" family. I highly recommend these mentorships!"
"It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to teach in the Exploration and Discovery Learning Community again. I value my memories of the excellent group of students the program attracts and am honored that you considered me for the position."
"I actually lived in Bryan Hall for the 1997/98 school year (the first year of the program). I'll never forget the Archeology class I took there with Dr. Nancy DeGrummond or the semester I spent with Ken Goldsby as my mentor. I learned so much about this university in such a short time and truly believe the experience unlocked a curiosity within me that lead me to become a University Ambassador a year later. I wouldn't trade either experience for the world."