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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 me feel as if I made the best decision when choosing South. In short, he stated "I have an idea that high school was too small, too restricted, too shallow a venue for you. Now is the time for a multi-faceted young woman to blossom and grow. To begin to achieve the great accomplishments for which she is destined." God led me here for a reason, and He reminds me every day what those reasons are. 

 Although leaving my best friends and my family was hard, FaceTime calls with my mom and dad every night and group texts with my high school best friends keep me going. Troy may have raised me, but South Alabama made me.


Love & light xx

Laura JagGuide

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