Get To Know Your Counselors!

I love tailgating! It's so much fun to have all of the alumni, current students, and future tigers come together in Auburn spirit. All the free food is pretty great too! - Abby Jones, 2008 Camp Counselor

Rolling Toomer's Corner.... is there any question? What better way to celebrate Auburn dominance than throwing toilet paper into a tree? - Levi Rogers, 2008 Camp Counselor

Advice for freshman- enjoy every minute of your time at auburn. I know its cliché but seriously, the time flies!! Even times when you get angry or upset about something, really try to find the positive in the situation and make the best of everything. - Abbe Chesser, 2008 Camp Counselor

Live it up! Take advantage of any opportunity you get because you never know when if ever it will come back again. These are some of the best years of your life so do what you want and never let anything stop you from living your dreams. - Jeremy Walker, 2008 Camp Counselor

If I could give any advice to an incoming freshman, it would be to get to know your professors. I know that the word “professor” itself is rather intimidating, but if it weren’t for my relationships that I built with the caring staff at Auburn, I never would have made it through my month in the hospital and all of the trials I faced my first semester at Auburn. They care about you and want to help you. Take advantage of office hours and introduce yourself to your teacher for a familiar face added to your emails. - Lauren Jones, 2008 Camp Counselor

Don't underestimate the cost of books! Also the freshman fifteen isn't that big of a deal, it happens to everyone!! - Felicity Wood, 2008 Camp Counselor

I would say embrace Auburn. Get involved and pour your heart into everything that you do. You make your experience here, and it is not difficult to make it the most amazing experience of your life. Become a part of the Auburn family and try to better it and in the end you will end up a better person. - John Godwin, 2008 Camp Counselor

Being a camp counselor is an awesome way to learn a lot about Auburn. This includes things about academics and other facts about campus. Knowing the history gives such a deeper appreciation of Auburn and makes me more proud to be a part of Auburn. It really motivates me to do well at Auburn and to appreciate the opportunity to be here. I’ve also met a lot of people who will be great friends long after camp is over. I highly recommend being a camp counselor. - Matt Nelson, 2008 Camp Counselor

This opportunity has definitely brought me closer to my school, but mostly it has taught me some tools that I just don't think I could have learned if not for having the chance to be a Camp Counselor. - Grayson Garner, 2008 Camp Counselor

The library truly is the most popular place to study or hang out on campus. There are computers everywhere that you can use or laptops you can check out if you don't want to be tied to a desktop. You can also checkout headphones if you want to listen to some music online while you study. There are even group study rooms so that you can get your own personal room to get a project done. You can hang out in the heavy traffic areas to see who all is in the library with you or find your own secluded place when you really have to study. - Caleb Rotton, 2008 Camp Counselor

My favorite place to study on campus is anywhere outside in the spring and early fall. Campus is so beautiful and busy during this time of the year and it's so much fun to just lay out in the sun and read or study outside. - Catherine Araszkiewicz, 2008 Camp Counselor

I love studying on the back porch of Cater Hall during the middle of the afternoon. Especially during the spring and fall, the upper quad is one of the most beautiful places on campus. It's such a relaxing place to study. - Anna McBee, 2008 Camp Counselor

I usually choose to study in the library because I can concentrate better there. But, during finals, when everyone is at the library, I try to find a private place outside or something, where I can be by myself. A great example of this is on the grass in the quad. - Erin Hutchins, 2008 Camp Counselor

Two of my favorite places to study are Foy and of course the library. Foy is great for those nights that aren't going to be very long, since it usually closes around midnight. For those long nights the library is awesome. - Matt Holden, 2008 Camp Counselor

My favorite place to study on campus is on the benches facing Cater Lawn. I love to be outside and campus tends to be much more peacful while class is going on. And in between classes I get to say hi to friends that I see. - Stacey Beene, 2008 Camp Counselor

My favorite place to study on campus is at the library. This answer seems lame, but I don't like to study IN the library, I like to study just outside of it on the benches by the trees. Its really peaceful and quiet, and at sunset its really pretty outside! - Liya Huluka, 2008 Camp Counselor

I am looking forward to getting to know my freshmen the most. I remember when I came through Camp War Eagle, and I realize how big of an impact I can potentially have on the future of the Auburn University student body. I just want to teach the incoming students to love Auburn University as much as I do, and help them learn the skills needed to have a successful freshman year. - Patrick Greene, 2008 Camp Counselor

I am really looking forward to meeting incoming freshmen and forming lasting relationships so I can help them whenever they need anything. I am already enjoying getting to know my fellow counselors, and I am excited about the group getting closer and being an effective team. - Katie Bolt, 2008 Camp Counselor

I hope the freshmen take away a complete sense of excitement from Camp War Eagle. With this, I hope the comfort of being prepared gives them the encouragement to extend themselves beyond what they thought possible, giving them the opportunity to experience Auburn at its best. - Haley Andress, 2008 Camp Counselor

If nothing else, I hope that freshman would learn the importance of the Auburn Family from their camp war eagle experience. You can learn a great deal about the Auburn tradition through the program, but the most important thing that incoming freshman can learn is that everyone here bleeds orange and blue for one another. -Adam Carlisle, 2008 Camp Counselor

When the freshmen leave Camp War Eagle, I hope they have the confidence to start their freshman year off with nothing holding them back. I hope they are fully informed of everything need in order so they can have the complete Auburn experience. Finally I hope they take away a friendship with me and a trust that they know I am there for anything they need throughout the year. - Kendra Moore, 2008 Camp Counselor

My main goal is to make sure that by the time freshmen leave Camp War Eagle, they will be more confident about making the adjustments that will be required of them as they make the transition to college life. Hopefully, they will have a better awareness and appreciation for all the opportunities Auburn has to offer, and they will be excited to begin their time as an Auburn student. - Clay Parker, 2008 Camp Counselor

I hope that the freshmen will leave Camp War Eagle feeling more at ease about their transition as a freshmen but also full of excitement for the coming months. As a counselor I hope to calm their anxiety but also fill them with anticipation. I hope that they will also consider me a friend and mentor instead of a counselor for two days. Camp War Eagle is but a glimpse of what college life will be like! - Katie Benton, 2008 Camp Counselor

I hope each and every freshmen will have some idea of how to get around campus, have a strong relationship with a counselor who they know will be there for them when they get to Auburn, and ultimately Iwould love every freshmen to make at least one good friend they look foward to hanging out with when they get to Auburn. - Kyle Bradberry, 2008 Camp Counselor

It's important to attend CWE because it actually helps. Freshman year is hard enough of an adjustment, to go in blindly would be a nightmare. This includes not just academics. It is a great help in starting to learn how to talk to new people and try new things and broaden your personality, all without the pressure of dealing with classes yet. - Josh Bierman, 2008 Camp Counselor

Going to college is one of the biggest transitions anyone will make in their lifetime and although you can never be fully prepared, Camp War Eagle eases the stress of this transition. Camp War Eagle is so helpful and gives so much insight to the incoming freshmen and is a vital part of becoming a successful student at Auburn University. Camp allows the incoming freshman to become more comfortable in their new environment and gives them the opportunity to adjust to what life will be like as a student at Auburn University. - Leanne Maksin, 2008 Camp Counselor

Well in order to be properly acquainted with Auburn and know all it has to offer the freshman I feel that Camp is crucial. It allows them to recognize the campus make initial bonds while at camp know what classes and oppurtunities are available for the student so they can understand how their professional life "begins at Auburn." - Freddie Guzman, 2008 Camp Counselor

It is important for incoming freshmen to attend Camp because they will receive so much vital information. I come from an Auburn family and even grew up in the Auburn area, and I was still shocked at how much I didn’t know about Auburn until Camp War Eagle. There will be tons of information to take in, as well as lots of people to meet! - Jill Hodges, 2008 Camp Counselor

My favorite memory as an Auburn student has been going to the away games. First, it really made me a lot closer with the people I went with to cheer on our team. Secondly, it really made me realize how powerful the Auburn family truly is. Every time I go to away games, there are always so many Auburn people everywhere. It really shows me how supportive our community is. Plus, seeing us beat Florida in Gainesville was one of the best feelings ever. - Maria Vila, 2008 Camp Counselor

So far, I have had many great experiences at Auburn. Some include the Auburn Florida football game, various basketball games, involvement in organizations, and things like that. My favorite memory would have to be the first few days when I arrived at Auburn as a student. The feeling of finally being in Auburn and being able to call Auburn my home was a great experience and I have loved every minute of being at Auburn during the past two years. - Chris Wheeler, 2008 Camp Counselor

This may seem cliche' but my first Auburn football game my freshman year was incredible. I'd never experienced a college football game so walking into the stadium was like walking into a scene from High School Musical where everyone was chanting in unison and you could actually feel the excitement. -Ashley Ahner, 2008 Camp Counselor