Jolie JagGuide

One year ago, I was a high school senior, just getting out of school and ready to graduate. Since then, I have grown a lot and come to know more about myself and what I hope to accomplish. College can be called a lot of different things, but one thing for sure is that it is a growing experience. If I could give myself advice one year ago, it would be to have fun, but make use of your time. I had a lot of fun the summer before college, but looking back now, I could have worked more to prepare for the year ahead. I wish I had spent more time with family and friends, volunteering in the community, and reviewing what I would need in class my first year. The summer before school is also a great time to get a summer job or take some vacations to places you have always wanted to go. This time last year, I would've told myself to enjoy being at home and with friends and family there, but be open to change and ready for a new adventure. Don't worry too much because although college

Hey, future Jags! Here are my 5 tips for preparing to come to South Alabama: 1. Register for orientation: As soon as you get accepted to South, sign up for an orientation session that works for you! We have many summer sessions to choose from, and you can register on our website at https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/orientation/ . Attending orientation will help you become more familiar with campus and some new students before officially becoming a Jag in the fall! 2. Sign up for housing: Apply to housing to secure your spot on campus at South Alabama! Living on campus is close to everything and helps you make connections. Once you're admitted, I would recommend signing up for housing at https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/housing/ . There are many options of residence halls to choose from, and we even have a roommate matching system. 3. Hang out with hometown family and friends: If you're moving far away from home, I recommend spending some quality time with your

      It's springtime here in Mobile! As the end of the semester draws near, it always cheers me up to walk outside into some nice, spring weather. It's even better that there are plenty of places to have fun in the sun near South's campus! There are many beaches not too far from and some pretty parks and outdoor spaces near USA.       One of my favorite places is Langan Park. It is super close to campus and is perfect for biking, eno-ing, jogging, picnic-ing, and more! I like to go here with friends to take my mind off of school and stress and to focus on enjoying Mobile's nice weather and outdoor space in the spring.  Even if you have to do some school work, it is an awesome space to get some fresh air and experience springtime while doing so. I think that it is a great place to relax and unwind as spring semester begins to come to a close. Happy Spring!!      

         One of my favorite things about South is the people on campus and in the Mobile community that I have met by coming here. A lot of people here are very kind and always willing to help. It's definitely a positive environment to be in both on and off campus!      Many organizations I am involved with on campus really promote this attitude through service. In high school, I was in many clubs that required service hours, but this year at South, I have definitely discovered that service is a passion of mine and more than getting those hours done.       The Pre-Health society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, that I am involved with has been particularly influential in me finding a love for volunteering. There are so many ways to give back, and there is something that each person will like out there! So far, I have really enjoyed some events with this organization, such as feeding the homeless at Salvation Army, working at the Heart Walk and Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, painti

Hey, future jags! Here is a look into a week, for me, at South Alabama... Throughout the week, I go to class, work, the Rec Center, and hang out with friends! My weeks are usually pretty busy, but that's not a bad thing for me! I've got class every day, and then, I go to work or my dorm. Outside of class, I'm usually in the library studying or doing homework with friends. I also love to go to the Rec Center, especially for one of their cycling classes! It helps me de-stress after a long, busy week. I try to go to as many classes there as possible. They have lots to choose from, so I can mix it up from week to week. As it usually does in Mobile, it rained this past week A LOT. It wasn't the best for walking to class, but campus was still really pretty after it all! I'm glad the rain stopped for Saturday, though, because we had USA Day!  This week, I did all of this, and I got to attend USA Day! USA Day is a super fun day filled with all things South! You can g