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Aug

24

2024

Reflections of an AUM senior

News, Opinionadvice, senior

By: Alexis Stafford, AUMnibus editor & webmaster Starting a new semester can be exciting yet daunting, especially for incoming freshmen. As I am now a senior, I have done a lot of reflecting on my experience these last three years. First, I want to extend a few words of encouragement to anyone who may be dealing with the agony of first-week jitters. I feel everyone often forgets that you are not the only one who is nervous. Everyone around you has to adjust to a new schedule, environment and sense of community. Even if you think other people are taking…

Aug

30

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

What I wish I knew as a freshman in college: Taking advantage of campus counseling services

Newsadvice, AUM Counseling and Health Promotion, Mental Health

By: Kniya Potts As a student at AUM, something that would make a difference in your college career would be to utilize and take advantage of the counseling services here on campus. Coming in as a first-time freshman can be overwhelming. Making use of this program has been beneficial to many students. According to Dr. Hemmings, the counseling services here at AUM enjoy working with students. The services here are free, so she strongly encourages students to utilize them. “The counseling services at AUM are phenomenal. We’ve got a great team here. We do not charge, and you can come…

Feb

21

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Top 7 Podcasts for College Students

Opinionadulting, advice, podcast

BY: Savanna Pruitt According to Buzz Sprout, 104 million Americans listen to podcasts on a daily basis. If you’re a college student and you’re one of those millions, or even if you’re a podcast newbie, here are a few podcasts that you should be listening to. 1. Stuff You Should Know. If you’re a college student who wants to learn more about how the world works and just about life in general, this is definitely the podcast for you. Hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant cover everything from tacos and jaywalking to fortune cookies and caskets. Basically, tuning in to…

Nov

17

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

The Finals Stretch

Opinionadvice, Coronavirus, CoViD-19, Finals

BY: Jessica Alldredge Dear AUM student, Here we are in the last few weeks of classes. This year has been difficult in every capacity. Between Covid-19, school changing drastically, and issues with work or loved ones, everyone has faced something this year that has affected them. But here we are, with two months left in the year. For better or worse— we made it.As we go into finals, be sure to take care of yourself. Take the time to step back and reflect on how you’re doing. Check-in with yourself and track your mental health. This year hasn’t been easy.…

Nov

13

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

What We Know Now: Advice to AUM Freshmen

Opinionadvice, freshman, freshmen, Mental Health

BY: Jessica Alldredge Starting a new experience is daunting. Becoming familiar with a new place and a new routine can be frustrating. Sometimes, it turns out that we look back and say, “I wish I had known that when I went through it the first time.” When it feels like you’re the only person going through this experience, you may not be sure what to do, how to prepare, or who to turn to. Being a freshman at AUM is no different. Sure, it’s a small school, and it’s not hard to get from one side of the campus to…