Choose Your Path with the First Year Experience Office

  War Eagle! We hope everyone has had a great start to the semester! With the beginning of a new school year comes the numerous opportunities to get involved on Auburn’s campus. In our office, applications are available to become an SOS Transfer Orientation Leader, Camp War Eagle Parent Counselor, and Camp War Eagle Camp …

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Welcome Week 2011

Hello Everyone! We hope that you have enjoyed your summer and are excited about heading to the Plains for the fall semester! Many offices and organizations are excited about you beginning your career at Auburn University. One of the ways to learn about different offices and organizations is taking part in Welcome Week. The official …

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Camp War Eagle Friendly Reminders & Update

Hello Everyone! As you can imagine it is a very busy time around our office as we are preparing for the different Camp War Eagle Sessions. This past Friday we finished Session 4! Our Camp Counselors and Parent Counselor are excited to meet you and cannot wait to express their love for Auburn. Below are …

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University Program Council

UPC, more formally known as the University Program Council, is an organization like no other. With roots based in entertainment and activities, UPC provides a different kind of service to the Auburn student body. There are eleven committees in UPC. These wide range of programming and support committees are able to bring a diverse group …

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Meet the New OLC Nicholas Romero

Hey guys! My name is Nicholas Romero, and I am junior from Prattville, Alabama. I am currently double majoring in Industrial Engineering and Economics. Ultimately, my plan is to earn a Ph.D. in Economics so that I can teach at the collegiate level. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoy school. In my free time, I …

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Choose Your Path with the First Year Experience Office Welcome Week 2011 Camp War Eagle Friendly Reminders & Update University Program Council Meet the New OLC Nicholas Romero

Apr
27

Meet an OL

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We had a chance to talk with Susanne Sturdivant, a Junior in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Greenwood, Mississippi. Susanne transferred from Birmingham Southern College.

What piece of advice do you have for incoming Transfer Students?

My one piece of advice would be to get involved! There are so many wonderful clubs and organizations on campus. Getting involved is a great way to meet new friends, and I guarantee that you will fall in love with Auburn even more.
What is your favorite part of the SOS Day?

My favorite part of the SOS day would be the tour. It is the first time that some students have even seen Auburn’s campus.  On the tour, an Auburn student usually yells “War Eagle” as my group passes by, and I always get a comment from one of the SOS students letting me know that they love the friendly atmosphere.
How well did you get to know your group?

I got to know my group extremely well. We are now Facebook friends, and I have already answered many questions regarding Auburn even after the SOS session was over.
What is your favorite thing about Auburn?

My favorite thing about Auburn would have to be the people. After transferring in 2009, I found myself wandering Auburn’s campus completely lost. I had several students direct in the right direction, and one even walked me to the door of my classroom. I couldn’t imagine going to a better school.

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Apr
25

A Quick look at the University Chapel

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Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed beautiful Spring Weather! Today we are taking a look at the University Chapel. It is the oldest public building in Auburn on its original site. Originally it was built as a Presbyterian church; it has had many uses from a Civil War hospital, civic center, USO, YMCA “Hut” during WWI, classroom, and theatre. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. From the late 1920′s until 1972, the Auburn Players presented productions in the building. Currently the Chapel displays a religious banner from all organizations on campus. It is also open between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for public visit or worship.

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Apr
20

An Interview with Taylor Brown

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This Wednesday we talked with Taylor Brown, who is a 2011 Camp War Eagle Camp Counselor. Taylor is from Pulaski, TN.

Why did you choose to become a Camp War Eagle Counselor, and what does this experience mean to you?

I wanted to become a Camp War Eagle Counselor,  because my Camp War Eagle experience was great! I enjoyed being at Camp War Eagle, learning about Auburn, watching the skits, meeting new people, and I had an awesome counselor. Camp War Eagle really got me excited to come to Auburn in the fall. I want to pass on my amazing Camp War Eagle experience to incoming freshmen.

If you could give one piece of advice to an incoming freshman, what would it be and why?

One piece of advice for an incoming freshman is to use your time wisely. I cannot stress enough how different college is from high school, and you have to learn how to manage your time. There has to be a healthy balance between academics, involvement, and free time. In order to achieve this balance, there has to be structure and your time must be planned out daily.

What do you hope the freshmen will take away from their Camp War Eagle experience?

I hope that Camp War Eagle gives every freshman an idea about college life at Auburn University. There is no way that someone can explain to you what Auburn is like. You must truly experience it to fully understand it. When the freshmen leave Camp War Eagle, I want them to feel that they are a part of the Auburn Family and proud to be a member of the Auburn University Class of 2015!

Why did you choose to attend Auburn University?

I had alwasy considered Auburn as one of my college choices, but I was not sure because I am from out-of-state, and I did not know anyone attending Auburn. After attending Talons Day, I knew that Auburn was the right fit for me! I felt at home because of the atmosphere of a large university in a small town, all of the friendly and helpful people, and Auburn’s great traditions! I have truly loved being a student at Auburn University!

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Apr
18

A Quick Look at Cater Hall

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Cater Hall was built in 1915 as served as the President’s Home. The building is named for Katharine Cooper Cater who served as the Dean of Women from 1946- 1976 and Dean of Student Life from 1976 until her death in 1980. This building was both her home and office. Cater Hall is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The back steps are home to the “Call-Outs” Tradition of having the names of an organizations’ new member announced to the student body.

Currently Cater Hall houses Educational Support Services, the Honors College, and the Center for Academic Career Excellence (Cater Center).

Have a Great Monday!

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Apr
14

Taking a Look at Learning Communities

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It’s a familiar sight to all Auburn students, past or present; hundreds of students flocking to the plains adorned with boxes full of new materials for their residence halls. Parents weighed down with shower curtains, plastic storage boxes and bedding make their way through the hallways reminiscent of their college days.

While many students are anxious for their first day as a college student, a select few (20 percent to be exact) walk a little lighter than the others. With perfect schedules in hand, they step into a 200 person lecture class already knowing 25 other students.

What is this advantageous group? They are members of the Learning Community program (LC), an organization that lives up to its slogan, “where belonging begins.”

“In general, the goal of a Learning Community is to take all of the wonderful things Auburn’s big campus has to offer and make it just a little bit smaller for students freshmen year,” said Dr. Ruthie Payne, coordinator of the LC program. “To help them get used to everything and transition successfully academically and socially.”

The program consists of 25-30 students who take three classes together based around a common major or theme. Each college and school on campus has at least one LC program, so any student can participate regardless of their field of study.

When Jacob Dean, freshmen in Liberal Arts, began his first day as a Learning Community student, he had no idea what the future held in store.

“Some of my closest, best friends that I have now I met through the Learning Community,” said Dean.

The program emphasizes not only an understanding of University resources, but also service to the community.

Dean’s LC, Liberal Arts and the Public Good, volunteered with the Jean Dean Reading is Fundamental program, a program that distributes books to disadvantaged preschoolers.

“At several points throughout the semester we had the opportunity to hand out books from Jean Dean RIF to students in Tuskeegee’s Head Start Program,” said Dean.

Students can benefit academically from the program as well.

The LC program hopes to help students if they decide to change majors. All LC courses are core curriculum so regardless of what major students ultimately pick, these classes will count toward graduation.

For More Information visit the Learning Communities website, http://www.auburn.edu/learningcommunities

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