JagGuide

Two and a half years ago, I was preparing to go off to college. The one piece of advice I would've given myself is to learn how to study more efficiently. Studying is one of the most important things you will do in college in order to get the grades you desire. If you're a full time student you will be juggling fifteen or more credit hours each semester. So, you will need to learn how to spread out your studying so that you study for all of your classes rather than just focusing on only one or two classes. It can seem scary in the beginning but I have found that utilizing a planner is a great way to stay on target! You can also make it easier on yourself and plan out specific times that you will do for everything, that means even scheduling your eating or even your relaxation time. College is an exciting new chapter in life just remember to study!                            

Spring semester is coming to an end and Fall semester for first time freshman is approaching fast! Here are a few of the things that I think are helpful for that transition. 1. Keep those grades up It's the end of the year and you're probably immersed in all of the senior activities at your high school which is awesome, but just remember to not slack off for these last few weeks! 2. Make sure you have everything squared away Don't forget to sign up for things like housing and orientation! These should be a top priority on your list. 3. Brush up on your studying skills Sure, you were able to get good grades in high school but when you come to college you have to make sure you have a routine down because exams can sneak up quick if you're not paying attention! 4. Meet future Jags! A great time to meet some of your future classmates is at orientation, especially because you'll be grouped with your major so you already have something in common! 5. Cherish

It's finally Spring! The weather is getting warmer and I have taken advantage of that and gone on a few hikes at South Alabama's Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail! The trail has actually been apart of South Alabama for around 30 years and has many different lengths of trails to go on! The reason I love the nature trail is because it's a great place for me to go and relax after a long day of classes and it helps clear my head. I also love taking pictures of the swamp area right next to the opening of the trails which has a bridge going across it so you're able to see the water lilies up close and you may even get to spot an alligator! You can check out some of those pictures below!