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My Learning Experience as a Jag!

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    With my journey as Jag coming to an end at the conclusion of the year, I want to reflect on some of things that I have learned. Meet new people! I came to college not knowing anyone but a few classmates from high school. I had to learn to step out of my comfort zone because I would typically consider myself a chill introvert. When my family dropped me off at Stokes Hall my freshman year, I felt many emotions of anxiousness and loneliness. If you come down without really having anyone to relate to, step out of your dorm and meet people on your hall. You could find a study buddy, a lifelong friend, and even a mentor. These are the years that will begin the mold of your adult self. Make the best of it :)
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A Piece of Advice....

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One piece of advice that I would have definitely given myself 4 years ago when entering college would be organization. If you are coming to college and you are highly organized, I commend you because that high school to college transitions was stressful in terms of staying on top of things. Definitely go ahead and practice those good habits of buying a planner, using your calendar and reminders on your cell phone, or even rewarding yourself when you complete your set amount of goals for the day. Be great, my fellow jags!
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What to expect at South Alabama!

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Hey Jags! When it comes to preparing for your transition to South Alabama, I hava couple of useful tips and pointers to provide as well as events to attend. 1) Orientation: Coming to orientation, make sure that you bring comfortable shoes and wear comfortable clothes. In Mobile, the weather is very unpredictable. You could be drenched with sweat or soaked from the rainstorm by the time your walking tour around campus is over with. 2) Bring reliable rain gear: Having a rain jacket and rain boots are very important to have when living in Mobile. I will also recommend to go ahead and replace that umbrella that is falling apart, because from experience.... the rain will win... 3) Housing: I will definitely recommend bringing an egg crate or type of memory foam mattress pad for those residence hall beds. Whew chillayyyyy 4) OOZEBALLLL! If you do not know what oozeball is, get very acquainted. Oozeball is volleyball in the mud and is held in the Spring semester. So form your co-ed teams
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Outdoor Adventures :)

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Hey you guys! It's spring time here in Mobile on campus.... well, most days but one of my favorite outdoor past time activity to partake in would have to be relaxing in the pool. Whether it is at the Campus Rec or at a friend's apartment complex. I enjoy going to the pool because it feels great to have some Vitamin D to warm you up and nice, blue water to cool you down. It serves as a great area to study or even take a break from studying. My all-time favorite area about the Campus Rec pool is the whirlpool. It is especially great with friends! Make sure to stop by and check out the Campus Rec pool and maybe I will see you there!
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South Alabama Serves!

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Hey y'all! So I wanted to talk about different ways that you can get involved with giving back on campus. There are many organizations on campus that help participate with service projects across the University and Mobile community. You can also get involved by going to www.southalabama.edu/communityengagement to learn about different service projects the University has to offer. A few things that I participate with in the community is by helping SAAD Hospice with their daily efforts of caring for their residents. I also volunteer at The Boy's and Girl's Club on Cody Road by helping with homework and also playing games with the school kids. My all time favorite service includes working  alongside my sorority sisters by benefiting the community.
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Let's catch up!

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Hey ya'll! So this week, I felt that I accomplished tasks extremely early (#ProcrastinatorAtHeart). I decided to go to the library and finish a paper that I enjoyed writing. After you write so many during 4 years, it's kind of second nature. I also had the opportunity to tackle some assignments that I probably would not have started until the last minute if I had decided to do my homework at home. So with having a great week, I dedicated my weekend to Netflix, sleep, and USA Day! Sleep is great and I'm currently binge watching Criminal Minds which is very interesting, but having the chance to meet some of you at USA Day was definitely a highlight. I had the chance to speak with a few prospective students on why I love South! USA Day was extremely fun-filled! Can't wait to see you guys in the fall!
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New Beginnings

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Hey y'all! My name is Reise Sherman and I am a senior here at South reigning all the way from a small town on the outskirts of Birmingham called Pleasant Grove. I am majoring in Professional Health Sciences set to graduate in December 2019. I originally came to South majoring in nursing, and over time realized that that was something that I really was not interested in. So, here I am as a Professional Health Sciences major (which is technically Healthcare Administration). With this degree, I plan on attending graduate school for Public Administration with a concentration in Healthcare to be able to work with small clinics, such as nursing homes or urgent cares. With coming to college, I know it can bring nervousness but there is someone willing to help guide you and that's why we're your jag guides! :) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!                                                     
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