Episode 9- "New Student Transitions and the Eagle Experience"

Episode 9- "New Student Transitions and the Eagle Experience"

In this episode, Peter is joined by the three co-chairs of the Eagle Experience Committee here at Georgia Southern. Eagle Experience is our award-winning transition programming for new students. Your student may have gone through SOAR, but there is more to getting acclimated and transitioning into college life here at Southern. In this episde, the Eagle Experience team will share insight on what "Eagle Experience" actually is, why it is important, and what events students need to be aware before or shortly after classes begin. In the mailbag segment, Peter and Mike provide information on housing assignments as well as tuition bills. There are also some important updates on Fall Family Weekend and Parent and Family Association Scholarships. We hope you enjoy this episode of Beyond the Nest.

Episode 8- "Dining and Parking On Campus"

In this episode, Peter and Shauna are joined by Michael Murphy from our Dining team and Miles Hamilton from our Parking and Transportation team. They share some useful tips from their departments as well as different ways they impact your student and the greater Georgia Southern Community.  Peter and Shauna also dive into the mailbag segment and cover topics ranging from SMS Messaging inside the Eagle Family Portal, when to expect your student's final bill to be applied, as well as where to find the Parent & Family Association Scholarship Applications.This episode is packed with important information — we hope you enjoy it!

Episode 7: "Operation Move In With University Housing"

In this episode, Peter and our guest Co-Host Shauna are joined by returning guests Jenni and Katie, from the Housing Department, to discuss everything related to Operation Move-In! If you are supporting a new incoming student, you don't want to miss this episode! We discuss move in does and don'ts, protocol for receiving a move-in time, day of logistics, and so much more. In the mailbag segment, Shauna and Peter recap the first few sessions of SOAR and cover some trending questions and points of interest for those who have not yet attended SOAR. This episode is packed with important information — we hope you enjoy it!

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.