Questions, Questions, Questions...

We all have asked a million questions about our next move in life. Especially, when you are transitioning from a senior in high school to a college freshman or when you are transferring from a community college to a four year university. 
These questions and thoughts never go away. You should always find ways to be prepared and what works for someone else may not work for you. Discover your own ways to be prepared in whatever it is that your heart desires.
In your head, you may THINK you have it all figured out but, things happen and you should have a plan B in case plan A does not work.


While transferring from a community college to South I had to discover alot of ways to become prepared so that the transition could be easier.

Here are my 5 ways:
1. Meet with an advisor, close friend, mom, or someone that is fully in your corner and cares about your well being and talk things out about what it is that you want to do and get their opinion.
2.   Have a listening ear. (you are young but you don't know it all).
3. Get a planner, write your goals down, and pray over the situation.
4. If you have friends that came out of school before you and have at least a year of experience at a four year college and discuss it with them to see if that is really what you would like to do and also see if the college that you would like to attend has your major.
5. Lastly, put your best foot forward, go out and make the moves that need to be made.

How many of you remember the ending of your junior year/beginning of your senior year when you had already sent off your information to a school of your choice and you were waiting for you acceptance letter(s)to come back so that you could enroll  into the school that best suits you? GREAT! well, my story went a little something like this....

It was the end of my freshman year leading up to my sophomore year at Coastal Alabama and I still did not know what area I wanted to live in or what school that I wanted to attend. (Please, do not procrastinate in this area of your life). I had not really thought about that; I was just going with the flow. Suddenly, BAM it hit me right in the face. I needed to decide what was going to be my next step in life and I knew I did not want to sit out a year nor just get up and go to work everyday without going to school. So, I started to put my best foot forward. I applied for at least two schools which were: USA and UAB. 

I really was not ready to live that far away from my parents. I was ready for the adult world but I had my doubts, but I stepped out on faith. I try not to stress or worry about things that are going to happen regardless if I know the outcome or not. (you could probably imagine the emotions and thoughts that I had). I worried my parents to death because I honestly did not know what I was going to do or what God's next move for me was going to be. PRAYER!

A few weeks past... then I finally got my acceptance letter. 

My reaction when I found I was admitted to USA was so exciting! I already had friends and hometown friends that I knew that were enrolled here and I took advantage of that. I started making phone calls and looking at dorms/apartments. I immediately got an email about transfer orientation(this is how I met with my adviser(s) of the nursing department and signed up for the classes that I am taking in the fall. 

I am now a Jag, I love the energy, and the atmosphere! GO JAGS!!!

Hi. My name is Kennedi Martin and I am a transfer student from Coastal Alabama Community College. I am a junior who is seeking a degree in nursing. So far, so GREAT! The transfer has been AWESOME. I am usually not a shy person and since I have been here, I feel myself blossoming more. I am always excited to meet new people. This is what you should know: everyone is friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand. We have advisers here on campus who are here to listen, help you adapt to change, and answer questions. There are also many things to become involved in. We have many organization here on campus. Don't be afraid, we are here to welcome you to the best campus with open arms. GO JAGS!!!