Volunteer as a JAG!

JAGS CARE!!

      I have always been taught that volunteering /giving back to a community is something that is a must as a growing young adult and it also looks good on your resume. As you get older and venture off to the best school SOUTH ALABAMA or a different institution, volunteer opportunists are always available. There are many ways to get involved and connected to different resources:

• At the beginning of a new semester, each organization is always looking for new recruits, and there will be info on how to sign up.
• Follow school social media pages that include the link and contact information if you need to get in touch with someone for a particular reason.

• Get Daily Digest sent to your phone automatically. Daily Digest is an automatic school-wide email address that sends out updated information to the students every day. Examples: volunteer services that are just held at the school, outside volunteer projects, meetings to attending that may be directed to your specific major, and honor clubs and other societies that you may want to join in.

Don't forget to MAKE FRIENDS(Word of mouth can be good or bad; someone may have caught something that you didn't.)

If considering a specific job and you have your volunteer experience listed on your resume, it shows how important giving is to you and how hard you are willing to work without event getting some type of payment for it.

Volunteering/giving back is KEY. Find a organization to join or come up with your own volunteering services.
 

"JAG Life"

A week in my Jag Life consists of attending my regular scheduled classes, while rushing to get work done, and also dealing with my personal life. I meet new and familiar faces everyday.
My week is always long, but when I hear that USA Day is near the excitement is uncontrollable.
Pictures always are better than words.

A WEEK IN MY SOUTH ALABAMA LIFE GOES A LITTLE LIKE THIS:

"Growing" outside of the classroom . . .

College is a BIG adjustment. Distance, making new friends, and learning how to survive on your own are some of the few adjustments.
Although, sometimes we (college students) think that we have it all figured out, we soon learn that we need reassurance; even about the most simplest things.

College has taught me so much beyond the classroom:
There is no such thing as "MY" way when you enter into this big world.
I have learned to become more in-tune with myself , while learning humbleness.
I have been found to call my mom a little bit more than I would, because her opinion matters within in my life and I know that she wouldn't lead me in the wrong direction.
When trying to find out information, find out for yourself. Word of mouth will hold you back.

You've got to enter college with a GOAL and whether the plans change on getting to the goal, you have to STICK TO THE GOAL. No one said that getting to your dreams would be easy.
I have learned that I am young and there is no reason to be down and out about anything. LIVE RESPONSIBLY.

There are so many ways to get connected/learn about leadership on campus.
The way someone else sees something is not always wrong. The same way you have an opinion about life, jobs, or anything is the same way others have one.
It takes a strong minded, and strong willed person to take on leadership roles.

RESPECT takes you a long way and having an encounter with someone, whether it is good or bad can leave an impression on you. THINK SMART!

Critical Thinking and Involvement is very important.
Thinking outside of the box and being open minded is a great way to meet new people. Critical thinking helps you get invloved more and often helps come up with a great solution.
Involvement in your school setting is also very important. You meet people that can be a major help in the long run; as far as recommendation and etc.

SMILE. LIVE.LAUGH.

College "Home" Vibes

It took a few weeks to get adjusted to the city of Mobile, AL. There are so many places to visit, restaurants, and etc. You have to get your mind trained to get used to being away from home and getting adjusted to a new city and school.
I moved into my first apartment last semester and here are FIVE tips and things that I did to make my experience at South feel more like home.



1.The first thing I did was decorate my apartment , with all these fuzzy pillows and blankets and put rugs out and etc.
2. I got in contact with some people that are from my home town and people that I had just met and started to plan events that we should attend together.
3. I started planning game night/movie night at my apartment and on Sunday's I would cook dinner and invite my friends over.
4. I always call my mom and ask for her advice on decoration tips or what I could do to make my apartment feel more like back home. There is this certain type of candle my mom uses at home and I love the scent of it. I purchased the candle and placed it in an area inside my home that I could smell it through out.
5. Not so tense. You have to learn to adjust to change. Life is changing everyday, and who knows what tomorrow may bring. You just may wake up in your dream career field, and you will have to ADJUST! 


JAGS decorate well.
JAGS get in contact.
Jags Plan.
JAGS love candles.
JAGS ADJUST  !!!

"BLOG"ging my way into 2019:)

Winter break is finally over and the NEW year is here.. HOW EXCITING !!!

To start the new year off on a positive note I am discussing some of the classes I am taking this semester.
This semester I am working towards the completion of my minor which is Sociology.
There are three classes that I am very excited about and they include:

• Population
• Social Problems
• Health Disparities and Life Span

I am excited to learn the interesting facts and view points from different people in the world. I also think that it would be a great life lesson to learn and know the responsibilities including the "why" and "how" of other people and countries which include conflict, diversity, insurance, sexuality, and etc. I never thought about taking those classes, but it is a new year, I am am feeling refreshed, ready to learn more in dept about things that are important and are constantly taking place around us.

• YAY TO A NEW YEAR 
• YAY TO A NEW MINDSET
• YAY TO BE A JAG!!!!

Winter Break Plans :)

This has been a long successful school year and I would not want to go back and change it in any way. I have almost lost my mind with the school work, trying to find balance with everything while losing and gaining somethings. I am tired and can't wait to feel stress free for a couple of weeks. Winter break is a exciting time, students finally catch a break after a long semester. It's always a breath of fresh air to go back home and just "chill."
My winter break plans include:

-Going to my hometown and hanging with family, including my siblings that I have not seen in months.
-Spoiling my 1 year old niece.
-Helping my parents in the kitchen.
-Catch up on some TV shows.
-Ready to open Christmas presents, like a little kid all over again.
-And just all around RELAX.


HOLIDAYS are my favorite time of the year :)

FIVE reasons :)

As some of you may know, I am junior here at South and nursing is my major. My BIG plan is to start in the program in the Summer of 2019. Although, not many people in my family have taken on the role of being in the medical field. I have always had a huge heart for helping others.

FIVE reasons why I am interested in becoming a nurse is :

1. You get to collaborate with inter-professional health care teams and consumers in delivering and advocating for safe and effective use of health care resources.

2.  The love I have for the elderly in my family gives me the drive to want to help other families who have elder people in their family.


3. This major is not something so easy, you have to be focused and determined throughout the whole process.


4. There is also an accelerated and traditional program here at South.



5. You get to deliver professional nursing care for diverse populations across the lifespan to optimize health care outcomes.