FYE Orientation Blog

Hi!! My name is Katie Bennett. I’m a junior here at Auburn and am from Lecanto, FL. I am majoring in math with a minor in business. I’m not entirely sure what my career path will be, however, if I could do anything, I would probably be a mathematician. I love the beach, I love to read, and I might have a slight coffee addiction. This summer, I have the amazing opportunity to spend two months as an intern at a church in Chiba, Japan, teaching English and helping with disaster relief after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

I am so excited to be one of the upcoming SOS Orientation Leader Coordinators! I got involved with SOS because I wanted to welcome new students into Auburn’s family and expose them to the many reasons to love this place. Not only am I giving back to my school, but I have also made some great new friends and learned so much about Auburn in the process. I love meeting new people, and I’m so honored to be able to help make someone’s first experience at Auburn a positive one. This institution offers so many new and exciting opportunities, and I want to be sure that each and every transfer student is made aware of all the resources available to them.

War Eagle! My name is Spencer Boozer and I am honored to serve as an Orientation Leader Coordinator for the upcoming year. Serving as an SOS orientation leader this past year has been such a blessing. Working through the First Year Experience Office has given me a “behind the scenes” look at Auburn’s orientation programs and has unveiled a unique side of Auburn. I thoroughly enjoyed SOS this past year- I was able to meet numerous faculty and staff members, learn more about our beautiful campus, and take part in awesome experiences, all while getting to know the other great orientation leaders. It is so rewarding being able to show and tell transfer students and parents about the place I love so very much. I take great pride being an Auburn student because I truly believe in Auburn, and love it!

My name is Kayla Preston.  I am from Oxford, Alabama. I am a senior studying Hotel and Restaurant Management with a minor in business.  I hope to one day be working at a hotel or with a business as a catering sales manager.  I like to watch movies, play games, and especially run.  I completed my first half marathon this year and hope to run my first full marathon within the year.

I came to Auburn to challenge myself.  I hardly knew anyone coming here but knew when I visited that this was going to be my second home.  Now I consider it my Home Sweet Home!  I love Auburn and I love sharing that with people.  Being an orientation leader gave me the opportunity to share my passion with other students who were just like me.  I wanted to let students know about all the amazing things this campus and town have to offer them.  School is the number one priority to be here but while you are here make sure to take advantage of the great opportunities this place puts before you.