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Get To Know Your 2011 Counselors!What is something your parents did for you that
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I've never been the best at waking up in the mornings, so the first few weeks of my freshman year my parents gave me a wakeup call in the mornings before my classes, just until I got used to my schedule. Knowing I wasn't going to oversleep was reassuring and one less thing to worry about during the transition into college. - Mary Katherine Gentry, 2011 Parent Counselor |
The most difficult thing for me during freshman year was adapting to life away from home. I grew up in a small town and coming to such a big university was intimidating. Not knowing anyone made the transition difficult. Yet despite the fact that Auburn has tons of students, after going through Camp War Eagle, I noticed that I constantly recognized a familiar face on campus. I came here knowing maybe a handful of people and left my freshman year with many friendships that will last a lifetime. - Corey Green, 2011 Parent Counselor |
What is something that your parents did for you that helped with your transition into college? My parents were both really good about not being too clingy. My mom made sure that she at least made contact with me every day whether it be by phone call, text message, or email. My dad really just expected a call twice a week. This allowed me to become accustomed to living alone and be independent. - Jonathon Hudson, 2011 Parent Counselor |
I am passionate about Auburn University and most of my greatest memories thus far in my life have come from my freshman year. One of the things that helped me become acclimated to college and confident in my choice to come to Auburn was Camp War Eagle. I wanted to be a part of CWE as a parent counselor because I am proud of our strong orientation program, and I relate well to concerned parents as my mom had a hard time letting me leave home. - Sarah Catherine Purvis, 2011 Parent Counselor |
I chose to become a Parent Counselor because of the great experience my own parents had with the Camp War Eagle Parent Program. When I decided that I was going to come to Auburn they were apprehensive because they were not very familiar with the University. After experience Auburn at Camp War Eagle and learning about the Auburn Family, Auburn traditions and the Auburn Spirit they were excited for me to be coming here. They were also much more comfortable with me moving 700 miles away from home and confident that I would succeed when I got here. - Victoria Gibson, 2011 Parent Counselor |
I chose to become a PC because when i first came to Auburn I got all excited and didn't talk to my parents for like a week and half. I realize now that it was rough on my parents and I feel bad. I know that there will be atleast one set of parents there whose student will do the same thing and I just hope I can make it easier on them. - Eli Hatcher, 2011 Parent Counselor |
Auburn is a university of some 25,000 plus students, so becoming acclimated and comfortable can be a great task. Luckily for me I can talk to a rock and have a wonderful conversation, so making friends in my classes, the AU Student Center and other places around campus made it easier for me to figure out the ends and outs of this great institution! There are over 300 organizations on campus which means that there are over 300 opportunities for relationships to become stronger and stronger to the university and to others that inhabit it. My freshman year was consumed with the University Program Council, the Black Student Union, and organizations within the College of Science and Mathematics. A great campus like Auburn is just bustling with places for its students to shine! - JT Howard, 2011 Parent Counselor |
I personally think that communicating with my teachers has been the best resource that has helped me do well in my classes. They can't tell you what learning style is best for you, but they do have a lot of background knowledge and tips on what has helped their past students succeed in their class. - Shelby Avery, 2011 Parent Counselor |
ROTC without a doubt. The lessons I learned I apply to everyday life. I learned about "LDRSHIP" Loyalty Duty Respect Selflessness Honesty Integrity Personal Courage in army ROTC... I learned about the minimums and how they never cut it in air force ROTC. Both branches Also taught me the value of team work and most of all how any problem can be overcome with a sound plan and execution. "Strategy without tactics it the slowest route to victory"- Desmond Bonner , 2011 Parent Counselor |
The program that has helped me out the most academically is Study Partners. It is a great way to get tutored by older peers, who went through the same classes right before you did. Every tutor I have used at Study Partners has been extremely helpful and patient with me. I would definitely recommend this as a tool in your time here at Auburn. - Blake Jackson, 2011 Parent Counselor |
The resource that has helped me the most has without a doubt been the library. More specifically, the fourth floor has helped me the most. I can get so much done when I have peace and quiet. The library is a great place and I highly suggest utilizing it and all that it offers. - Austin Lankford, 2011 Parent Counselor |
The program that has helped me out the most academically is Study Partners. It is a great way to get tutored by older peers, who went through the same classes right before you did. Every tutor I have used at Study Partners has been extremely helpful and patient with me. I would definitely recommend this as a tool in your time here at Auburn. - Kate Summers, 2011 Parent Counselor |
What was the most difficult part of freshman year for you? Most exciting?
I would say that the most difficult part of freshman year was just getting accustomed to being off by myself, having more responsibility and having to learn how to deal with large classes, going from one side of campus to another, etc. While those things were tough for me to get used to, some were also the most exciting part of my freshman year. It was fun being on my own and feeling more independent than I had when I was at home. - Caitlin Howell, 2011 Parent Counselor |
The most difficult part of freshman year for me was making the adjustment to being so far away from home. After living eighteen years with my parents, moving 2,000 miles away from them was a huge change for me. I found that it the friends I met here made it easier to overcome the homesickness I was feeling. The most exciting part of freshman year was the new experiences. I made so many new friends and became accustomed to all that SEC football really is. - Kaitlynn Kirk, 2011 Parent Counselor |
My most difficult part of coming to Auburn was getting adjusted to the large classes. Being homeschooled and only attending classes at a very small community college, I wasn't use to more than ten or so students in one classroom. I had to learn to go out of my way to find groups to study with. My most exciting part of coming to Auburn was meeting brand new people. - Emily Moore, 2011 Parent Counselor |
What was the most difficult part of freshman year for you? Most exciting? The most difficult part for me was moving away from my family. Being the oldest child in my family, and growing up in a very tight knit family made it hard to leave home for the first time. The most exciting part for me was living with my friends. It was similar to a spend the night party every night in our dorm, I loved it! - Lauren Thomas, 2011 Parent Counselor |
How did you get plugged in and find your spot at such a large university?
In high school, I was involved in every organization I could get my hands on, and I decided when I came to college that I wanted to focus on organizations that I was truly passionate about. If I heard about something that sounded interested I applied and interviewed, and if I didn’t make it I kept trying. I am now in organizations that I couldn’t see my life without and making friends throughout all of them that I know I will keep for life. - Sara Milberger, 2011 Parent Counselor |
I was able to find organizations and activities to get involved with through older girls in my sorority, friends in my classes, and sometimes just posters hanging around campus. If a certain organization sparked my interest, I would look online to find more information about it and decide whether I wanted to apply. I took the mindset of “you can never have too much of a good thing” and applied to as many organizations as I could, but it is important to remember not to exceed your limits! - Mallory Mims, 2011 Parent Counselor |
My favorite experience from freshman year is living in a residence hall on the Hill. I met so many different people that I would have never met living off-campus. It also made the transition easier for me because its location was very close to my classes, eating places, and study areas. - Rebekah Beason, 2011 Parent Counselor |
My favorite freshman experience was football. I grew up around big SEC football and have always been a huge sports fan, but had never been to an Auburn game. My first time in Jordan-Hare Stadium is something I will always remember. It was the first time I saw the eagle fly around the stadium, the first time I saw the way this Family came together to celebrate the spirit of Auburn, and the first time I experienced a victory celebration at Toomer's Corner! Although we had a perfect season this year, Auburn football is about so much more than winning. It's about the students and community of Auburn rallying together in support of the school and the team that they love. - Alexis Scheuermann, 2011 Parent Counselor |
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