Laura JagGuide

Hey baby Jags! The process of choosing a college was extremely difficult for me. Coming from a college town, all of my friends were choosing to stay in Troy instead of venturing off for school. Although this thought crossed my mind, I knew I wanted to "spread my wings" and find a new home.  I finally had to sit down and pray about the situation, asking God to lead me where He felt I would flourish the most. As I researched colleges and weighed my options, I decided to visit South on my mom's request. When I stepped on campus I knew that I found my home away from home. I was close enough to the beach, where many of our family friends live, that I did not feel as if I would be alone if I needed help with anything. The campus was beautiful and the perfect size for me. Also, I knew I wanted to go into an Allied Health profession and the professional programs had great reputations at South.  After my summer semester at South, one of my professors sent me an email that made

Hey baby Jags! Coming to college, I knew I wanted to be in the medical field but not necessarily a doctor or nurse. I entered South as a Pre-Physical Therapy major and we were required to take a freshman experience course that focused on all of the Allied Health programs and professions. As I learned more about Occupational Therapy, I felt that this would be a perfect fit for me. Changing my major to Pre-Occupational Therapy was a hard decision for me but I knew, personally, I would ultimately be more satisfied with my career choice and have a slightly less stressful educational career at South. I knew I wanted to work with children and I would have the opportunity to focus on pediatrics within the OT field.  My final career goal is to work as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. The fulfillment I will get from helping children gain independence will make my many years of education worthwhile. Trust me, whatever career yo

Hey baby Jags! "We Are South" can mean so many things to the students here. We are diverse. We are innovators. We are family. To me, WE ARE HOME. From the family I have found within my sorority's sisterhood, to the best friends I have made outside of Greek life, I feel that I have truly made a home away from home at the University of South Alabama. Coming to South not knowing a soul filled me with anxiety and I was unsure what my college experience would hold, but I found a sense of peace when I was surrounded with the people across this campus. I have found friends through many different outlets, whether it be classes, clubs, or attending events held on campus. Although I only have one year of undergraduate studies left, I am comforted that I have made connections with people that will always be a part of my life and in my heart, and I am thankful that South will always be a place that I can call home.    Now let my wipe my tears and get to work ;)