This week we had the chance to talk with Blake Jackson, a 2011 Parent Counselor from Birmingham, AL. Blake is a Junior in Finance.
What is something your parents did for you that helped with your transition into college?
- The best thing that my parents did to help me transition to college was give me space. I am the third and final child in my family to attend college. My parents had learned from my older siblings that college is the time where they really had to let go, and let me grow into college on my own in a lot of areas. My parents were still very supportive and always there for me in the tough times.
Why did you choose to become a Parent Counselor?
-I chose to become a Parent Counselor, because I thought it was a very unique way to meet awesome new people and serve Auburn. My older sister was a Parent Counselor, and I she was the one who really recommended it to me. It was her favorite summer at Auburn, and she still talks about it. Being a Parent Counselor also is a great way to spend your time well in the summer.
What program or resource has helped you out the most academically?
-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.