Beyond the Nest: A Georgia Southern Family Programs Podcast

Episode 6- "What to Expect at SOAR"

Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, Peter and Mike are joined by members of the New Student and Family Programs team to discuss everything related to SOAR (Southern’s Orientation, Advisement, and Registration). If you are supporting a new incoming student, SOAR is a required part of your student’s transition to Georgia Southern. This episode previews what students and supporters can expect during a SOAR session. We also discuss how to register for SOAR, change session dates, and steps to complete before attending. Mike and Peter also recap the Spring Regional Social events and share details about the upcoming Parent and Family Association Scholarship application process during the mailbag segment. This episode is packed with important information — we hope you enjoy it!

Episode 5: "Applying and Next Steps with Undergraduate Admissions"

Welcome back to Beyond the Nest! In this episode, we are joined by our good friend Joey Hughes, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment at Georgia Southern. Joey shares insights into his path into higher education and how his experience may relate to many of our students. He also highlights what makes Georgia Southern a unique and special place for prospective students. Additionally, Joey walks through next steps for those who are still deciding on a college, as well as for those who have already chosen Georgia Southern. This episode is a great listen for any incoming family considering the university. In this week’s mailbag segment, Peter and Mike review important upcoming dates, including commencement. They also provide brief updates on Family Weekend and FERPA, specifically how to ensure you have access to your student’s final semester grades.

Episode 4- "Operation Move-Out with University Housing"

On this episode of Beyond the Nest, we are joined by members of the University Housing staff to discuss the details of Operation Move-Out. If you have a student living on campus, this episode is for you—we’ll share important information about the process of moving out for the summer. As always, we’ll continue with our mailbag segment, which includes general information about Operation Move-In. We’ll also provide a few updates on Fall Family Weekend and upcoming Regional Social events. On this episode of Beyond the Nest, we are joined by members of the University Housing staff to discuss the details of Operation Move-Out. If you have a student living on campus, this episode is for you—we’ll share important information about the process of moving out for the summer. As always, we’ll continue with our mailbag segment, which includes general information about Operation Move-In. We’ll also provide a few updates on Fall Family Weekend and upcoming Regional Social events.

Episode 3- "Preparing for Final Exams"

In this episode, Peter and Mike are joined by Aaron Wortham and Maleek Jones from the Academic Success Center. They share great tips and strategies to help students prepare for upcoming final exams. Aaron and Maleek also highlight services their office offers for those who may need last-minute support before the end of the term. We also return to our mailbag segment with a major update on Fall Family that you won’t want to miss. This episode is jam-packed and definitely worth a listen for both supporters and students.

Episode 2: "Enrollment, Consolidation, and the Student Experience: A Conversation with Scott Taylor"

In this episode, we welcome our first official guest to the podcast. Scott Taylor, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Experience, joins us to discuss a variety of topics, including consolidation updates, Destination Eagle Nation, student success resources, and student experience initiatives. Our mailbag segment also returns, featuring updates on Fall Family Weekend, SOAR registration, and our regional Parent and Family Association social events.