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

30Aug

By Alexis StaffordNo Comments

News

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

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 from your very first freshman day until you graduate”, says Dr. Hemmings. Some colleges claim you only get eight sessions. The counseling services at AUM have an unlimited number of sessions and attendants....

21Feb

By Aumnibus StaffNo Comments

Opinion

Top 7 Podcasts for College Students

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 this podcast will make you just a little bit smarter with each listen. Here are a few recent episodes: How the Nobel Peace Prize WorksHow Forgiveness WorksHow Classified Information Works 2. TED Talks Daily...

17Nov

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Opinion

The Finals Stretch

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. This semester has been one for the books, but there have been challenges that came your way that you made it through.Remember: If you need someone to talk to, there are resources on campus that can help you. Counseling and Heal...

What We Know Now: Advice to AUM Freshmen

13Nov

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Opinion

What We Know Now: Advice to AUM Freshmen

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 the other. That doesn’t stop some of us from showing up to class an hour early on the first day of class every semester just to make sure that we have the right classroom number in the right building at the right time.If you’re a freshman at AUM, you’re in for an exc...