At ESG we believe that

• Education works best when learners and teachers are involved and active.
• Learning happens in and out of the classroom.
• Teaching is a dynamic process between learner and teacher.
• Providing context for academic material allows for deeper understanding.
• Students learn a subject more profoundly when they teach it to others.
• Everyone learns best in an environment that is friendly and supportive.

In support of these beliefs, ESG is a learning community, where

• First-year students, TAs, and staff work collaboratively in a fun and caring environment.
• Small, discussion-based classes enable instructors to adapt their pace (slower or faster depending on how students are grasping material) and to use a variety of approaches to teaching material.
• Students take charge of their own education by asking questions and exploring their academic passions.
• Peer teaching is valued and encouraged.
• Working together as an inclusive community of first-year students, upper-level students, staff, and alumni benefits all members of the ESG community.