As a Journalism major, I began college in many writing-intensive courses. My mom has always told me: “The best writers are re-writers.” Following her wise advice, I became a regular at the Miller Writing Center my first semester. Every time I got a writing assignment, I set deadlines for myself, scheduling at least two meeting with a writing tutor. Even as a strong writer, the Miller Writing Center helps me with a range of items: from catching simple grammar mistakes to brainstorming ways to better my sentence structure. After attending these meetings and applying their advice, I feel more confident in my writing, plus it is always nice to have another set of eyes reading over your work. I have continued to utilize the Miller Writing Center as an amazing resource here at Auburn.

– Mari Elizabeth Knehans

I would have to say the resource that has helped me out the most would be the library. It is always a great place for me to go do homework or study for a test. I seem to always be more productive there than anywhere else. I would also recommend going to Study Partners in the library as well. I have only been a few times, but every time I have gone they have helped me out tremendously. Always remind your student to take advantage of all the resources Auburn has to offer, because they are there to help them.

– Brett Findley

The office of Academic Support has helped me tremendously since my first semester of college. They have helped me improve my study habits through academic coaching and also helped me decide on what I have found to be the perfect major for me. The counselors are so helpful and push you to make decisions that will make your college experience the best it can be.

–Kylie Hastings

Study Partners has been the most beneficial to my academic career. Often I would find my self confused after class and office hours so having a student that can help explain things in a different way was very beneficial and they often knew exactly why I was confused.

–Emily Armstrong

I chose to become a parent counselor because my parents were terrified for me to move out for the first time but after camp war eagle they were just as excited as I was! I want to excite and reassure the parents that they're students are going to have the most wonderful four years while at Auburn!

–Devin Baumgarten

Being the second child to head off to college in my family, I was able to see--as both an outside observer and as a student experiencing it alongside them--what it was like for my parents during the college decision process. I saw how quickly parents can begin to worry when they felt as if they didn't know enough about how their student's life would change in the fall. This encouraged me to apply, as I love having the opportunity to work with parents' questions or worries of this new experience and to represent the place that I'm lucky to call home.

–Anna Catherine Cox

I really wanted to be the person that helped bring the spirit of Auburn to the incoming freshmen's parents. I know that for a lot of parents, this will be their first and possibly only visit to Auburn. Nothing is more important while they are here to leave with 100% confidence that their son or daughter chose the best university.

–Kaitlyn Bonds

One piece of advice I would give to parents concerning their students is to stay supportive. Your student is going to learn how to be on their own, manage time effectively and how to budget his or her money. Your student may not make the best decision the first time, but stay supportive so that your student can learn from their mistakes and become a great Auburn man or woman.

–Joe Dumas

No matter what your student likes to do, there will always be a student here who enjoys the same thing or something similar. More than likely, there will be some campus organization that focuses on that interest. Whether it be SGA, a vocal ensemble, or the Harry Potter Alliance, your student can get plugged in anywhere. Try not to be concerned about them not being able to find opportunities: Auburn University is great about advertising involvement opportunities and helping your student find their niche here in the Loveliest Village on the Plains!

–Sarah Collins

Just to listen to them and to be patient. As a freshman, your student is going through one of the biggest changes they have ever experienced. It's a learning experience and he or she has to learn a lot about themselves. Give advice when necessary and always encourage them to keep on keeping on. Don't lose patience with your student, they often times are already stressed and know that they have to get their act together and get back on top of school work...just encourage them that they can do it and they can indeed, handle the "real world."

–Evan Isbill

When I attended CWE I was more focused on getting to know everyone in my group and having a great time then I was focused on learning the information. What was great about my Mom attending Camp was that she really paid attention to all the details and wrote down everything she learned while she was there. This ended up being really helpful when I did not know how to handle something during my Freshman year because she would just look back to her notes and would always have the answer for me.

–Megan Wood

I feel that it is important for parents to come to Camp War Eagle because my mom wasn't able to make it, and it was somewhat more difficult throwing her information from time to time that she could've had better expertise give her. It would've really helped if she had a general idea as well and if I was stumped she could've helped out more.

–Alethia Russell

Although many parents may have already had children attend Auburn or other universities, the information and procedures presented at orientation are constantly changing to better inform parents how to best assist their student in transitioning to college life. By attending Camp War Eagle, parents will be better prepared for circumstances that may arise throughout their child's college career as well as re-experiencing memories from their own good ole' college days.

–Courtney Moore

One thing my mom did before I went to college was teach me how to do my own laundry, and although I hated it at the time, I am forever grateful that she helped me with that! Another thing that my parents d as I was first starting college and even now was to write me letters all the time, and sometimes even send care packages. This helped me to know that even though I wasn't at home anymore, they were still thinking about me, and were always there for me when I needed them.

–Lexie Powers

For parents who are worried about sending their student to college, I would reassure them that their student will be in a wonderful environment where they will be surrounded by all sorts of people and resources to allow them to really find a niche to make their college experience everything they've ever hoped for.

–Tayler Sansbury

Be confident in everything that you have taught your child the last eighteen years and trust that you have given them everything they need to be successful. Let them make their own decisions and their own mistakes...they will learn from them. It teaches them to not only be responsible and accountable for their actions but it prepares them to be successful in the real world after college.

– Hilliary Street

I would tell a parent that is nervous to relax, and trust in their student's abilities! It is hard to let go of someone you have raised for 18 years, but be confident in the fact you have raised them right, and that you have helped get them this far!

-Nicole Ramos

I would tell them that after Camp War Eagle to write down everything they are concerned with and compare it to everything they learned at Camp. A lot of the time you do not even realize that some of the questions you have may have already been answered until you see it in writing.

–Leigh Whittemore