Shelby JagGuide

Hello again Future Jags!! My first visit to South Alabama was an experience I will never forget. I started off my college career at another university in Alabama, so I am actually a transfer student here at South. When I decided to come visit, I hadn't registered for any tours or anything like that, but I made an appointment with one of South's counselors. Arriving on campus was amazing. The beauty of the campus immediately caught my eye and at that moment I knew this would be where I was going to transfer. Finding my counselor's office was very simple, and after that I had one of my best friends (who was already a student at USA) show me around campus. Because she was already a student, she was very familiar with campus so having her show me around was super cool. However, if I could do it again, I would plan ahead and sign up for one of South's campus tours. They have so much information about South that goes along with the tour and they are extremely beneficial. I wo...

Hey future Jags! It's almost fall break here at South Alabama, and to say I am excited would an understatement. During breaks, it is important to make sure you get some well deserved you time. For me, this includes Netflix, Netflix, and more Netflix!! Okay, not too much, but enough to get caught up on my favorite shows. I also love just pampering myself. Getting some inexpensive face masks and other pamper-like products really get me in the relaxation mood. Kicking back and relaxing is super calming and soothing, especially in the comfort of your own home. I know not everyone's relaxation time will look exactly like mine, but finding your perfect type of relaxation will aid in the perfect break from school and get you prepared to go back better than ever!                             

For all of you incoming jags, I have put together my top 5 things to do when preparing for college. First, make sure you are communicating with your South recruitment counselor, and your current school's counselor. This is extremely important in making sure you get all of your questions answered and clarified before staring college. Secondly, do your research!! Research the clubs at South. We have many to choose from that cover a broad range of interests. Finding an organization that you love is a great way to get involved in college and make friends. Third, make a packing list. This may seem irrelevant, but trust me, its not, especially if you live far from home, like I do, to make sure you don't forget anything. Waiting for someone to ship it for you can be a hassle. Fourth, see if you know anyone that may be going to the same college as you. Making friends before starting college can be great, that way you have a friendly face before you start out. See if there are a...

Hey everyone!! When I applied to USA, I was actually applying to transfer right after my freshman fall semester. It was a stressful time for me because I was trying to make sure my transcripts and final grades all got sent seamlessly before offices closed for the winter break. I had plenty of time to do all this, but because I wanted to be admitted to USA so badly, I was so concerned about making sure everything was perfect. The anticipation leading up to getting admitted was driving me crazy! I just wanted to know if I got in or not so badly. And then the day came. I saw that I had received a letter from USA, and I did't even wait one second before ripping it open (carefully of course). As soon as I saw the words that I had been accepted, I was thrilled! I couldn't wait for spring semester to start and to finally be able to call myself a Jaguar. You, also, should apply to University of South Alabama because it an amazing school and you won't ever forget that day you read y...

Hello, my name is Shelby Elmore, and I am a sophomore here at South Alabama! One thing I wish everyone looking to attend South knew is how friendly and welcoming this campus is. I transferred here after my first semester of college at a different university. Because my previous university was not such a great fit for me, it was extremely important to me that I find a college that made me feel at home. As soon as I started my tour at South Alabama, I knew this was the perfect choice for me. The staff here is incredibly friendly and because of that I just felt extremely welcomed. Coming from Huntsville, Alabama, I was a little worried about being so far away, but after touring, all my worries were gone, and I knew South Alabama would be my home away from home!