georgia southern is a wonderful school for students that want to have a home away from home. although the course work is tough at times, the professors and staff work extremely hard to make sure students are on track and have plenty of assistance. all in all, gsu is definitely one of the best schools in the south!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
prospective students should keep in contact with both their high school counselors as well as the admissions department at the university. communication is a crucial part of the admissions process at georgia southern. my suggestion: keep track of your eagle i.d. you should get it when you are accepted and it is your identification on campus.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
academics at georgia southern are tough, but all the professors are really and willing to work with every students individually. there are tons of study groups available and the professors are shockingly easy to access for help. my suggestion: visit all your professors at least twice before midterms.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
life in the dorm is really what you make it. all the dorms are co-ed and there are no curfew. however, regulations in the dorms are very strict and some housing directors live in or near the dorms. i strongly recommend living on campus for all students because of accessibility to classes and for safety concerns. my suggestion: get out and meet your floor mates! always remember that your community leader is there to help you and give an occasional pearl of wisdom.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
food on campus is nice, but could be better. there are lots of options, which is a good thing, but it can be a bit mundane at times. some restaurants on campus include : a full service chick-fil-a and starbucks in the russel union building, cold stone creamery, einstein bros. bagels as well as other eateries like talons grill and landrum all you can eat cafeteria. my suggestion: keep track of your meal plans (food on campus is expensive if you are paying out of pocket) and keep your choices light.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there is a constant stream of activity on campus. many of the on-campus events are organized by eagle entertainment - a student run organization. some of their events include friday night movie screenings in the union and tuesday open-mic nights at starbucks (complete with free coffee). also, volunteering with organizations on campus is a great way to meet new people, boost your resume and benefit the community. my suggestion: join hall counsel and be a part of events within the dorms.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
do most of the shopping for your supplies off campus! grey's bookstore is amazing and there is a cluster of bargain chains not too far from campus (walmart, k-mart, big lots, etc). my suggestion: enroll in the wecar car sharing program if you do not have a car on campus. it is a cheap way to get what you need without bumming a ride everywhere.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
there is an annual lantern lighting in sweetheart circle in the fall semester. also, there is a myth that if you and your sweetheart walk around sweetheart circle 3 times, you will get married. my suggestion: join the traditions council if you want to know more about the traditions on campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
georgia southern is good for all students : there is an honors college within the university for those who have the drive and also programs in place to help struggling students as well. gsu has a reputation for being a party school, but it is largely untrue. my suggestion: go to class. many professors do not have a attendance policy, but 98% of test materials cover topics only covered in class.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there are countless numbers of volunteer organizations to join on campus. it is quick and easy to start your own organization too. many of the organizations work closely with the professors and you could earn some extra credit in your classes for participation. my suggestion: join the clubs that interest you the most and commit to them. many of the groups have free pizza and drinks at their weekly meetings!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there is a large greek presence on campus. there is no harsh initiation ceremonies and there are social fraternities as well as academic ones. my suggestion: frats are great for those who can afford it, but unless it is a strict family tradition for you - you can skip this one.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
safety on campus is a huge concern for everyone. the campus has its own police department and there is also an alert system called eagle alert. they send out text messages and call students that enroll in the service whenever something happens on or near campus. my suggestion: program the gsupd number in your phone your first night on campus. when you are traveling alone at night, call them for an escort (no one thinks it lame by the way).
georgia southern is a wonderful school for students that want to have a home away from home. although the course work is tough at times, the professors and staff work extremely hard to make sure students are on track and have plenty of assistance. all in all, gsu is definitely one of the best schools in the south!
prospective students should keep in contact with both their high school counselors as well as the admissions department at the university. communication is a crucial part of the admissions process at georgia southern. my suggestion: keep track of your eagle i.d. you should get it when you are accepted and it is your identification on campus.
academics at georgia southern are tough, but all the professors are really and willing to work with every students individually. there are tons of study groups available and the professors are shockingly easy to access for help. my suggestion: visit all your professors at least twice before midterms.
life in the dorm is really what you make it. all the dorms are co-ed and there are no curfew. however, regulations in the dorms are very strict and some housing directors live in or near the dorms. i strongly recommend living on campus for all students because of accessibility to classes and for safety concerns. my suggestion: get out and meet your floor mates! always remember that your community leader is there to help you and give an occasional pearl of wisdom.
food on campus is nice, but could be better. there are lots of options, which is a good thing, but it can be a bit mundane at times. some restaurants on campus include : a full service chick-fil-a and starbucks in the russel union building, cold stone creamery, einstein bros. bagels as well as other eateries like talons grill and landrum all you can eat cafeteria. my suggestion: keep track of your meal plans (food on campus is expensive if you are paying out of pocket) and keep your choices light.
there is a constant stream of activity on campus. many of the on-campus events are organized by eagle entertainment - a student run organization. some of their events include friday night movie screenings in the union and tuesday open-mic nights at starbucks (complete with free coffee). also, volunteering with organizations on campus is a great way to meet new people, boost your resume and benefit the community. my suggestion: join hall counsel and be a part of events within the dorms.
do most of the shopping for your supplies off campus! grey's bookstore is amazing and there is a cluster of bargain chains not too far from campus (walmart, k-mart, big lots, etc). my suggestion: enroll in the wecar car sharing program if you do not have a car on campus. it is a cheap way to get what you need without bumming a ride everywhere.
there is an annual lantern lighting in sweetheart circle in the fall semester. also, there is a myth that if you and your sweetheart walk around sweetheart circle 3 times, you will get married. my suggestion: join the traditions council if you want to know more about the traditions on campus.
georgia southern is good for all students : there is an honors college within the university for those who have the drive and also programs in place to help struggling students as well. gsu has a reputation for being a party school, but it is largely untrue. my suggestion: go to class. many professors do not have a attendance policy, but 98% of test materials cover topics only covered in class.
there are countless numbers of volunteer organizations to join on campus. it is quick and easy to start your own organization too. many of the organizations work closely with the professors and you could earn some extra credit in your classes for participation. my suggestion: join the clubs that interest you the most and commit to them. many of the groups have free pizza and drinks at their weekly meetings!
there is a large greek presence on campus. there is no harsh initiation ceremonies and there are social fraternities as well as academic ones. my suggestion: frats are great for those who can afford it, but unless it is a strict family tradition for you - you can skip this one.
safety on campus is a huge concern for everyone. the campus has its own police department and there is also an alert system called eagle alert. they send out text messages and call students that enroll in the service whenever something happens on or near campus. my suggestion: program the gsupd number in your phone your first night on campus. when you are traveling alone at night, call them for an escort (no one thinks it lame by the way).