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Auburn University has worked tirelessly to increase the value of degrees by recent graduates. Making schools, colleges, and departments some of the most competitive in the country, and creating resources to help students succeed in school and in life. One of the departments that Auburn has worked hard to expand is the Career Development Services sector.

Some…

Erica Russi 

Freshman at Auburn University

Erica Russi is a freshman from Austin, Texas who had grown up a University of Texas Longhorn fan. She decided spontaneously on going to Auburn, despite what the rest of her high school was doing and…

Finishing up high school, applying to different colleges, and finding the right roommate for the first year of college is an exciting time for a young person. Sometimes making these decisions can be difficult. Caleb Wolanek knew exactly what he needed to do to be successful here at Auburn University. Caleb was homeschooled his entire life, scored exceptionally high on the ACT, and received a full scholarship to Auburn. Not to mention he is a 17 year-old freshman, Caleb has many things…

There are certain events in everyone’s life that they know they will never forget.  These can range vastly from learning to ride a bike, first day of school, your first kiss.  

One moment that is unique to Auburn students and alumni is your first Auburn football game at Jordan-Haire Stadium.  My first Auburn game was September 7, 1996 when Auburn destroyed Fresno State 62-0.  It is memories as such that amount to a deeper fulfillment and gratification throughout the 2010 BCS…

Zack Terry

From Marietta, Georgia. Majoring Pre-Business.

Zack Terry has experienced every cliche, cheesy freshman experience. He’s gotten lost in the Haley Center, pulled an "all nighter" for a test and walked into the wrong classroom on the first day. Majoring in business, Zack spends most of his free time with the freshman Student Government, assisting with the High School Leadership Conference and playing in every open mic night…

Greg Malanga is a freshman from Baskin Ridge, New Jersey. The 19 year old has grown up in the Northeast and decided he just could not resist the Southern charm of Auburn University. He wanted to get the experience of an SEC school first hand. Though he had no intentions of doing so, Greg chose to go Greek, and is currently a recent brother of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He is a…

What’s your favorite Auburn tradition?

Football brings out the best in Auburn tradition. The tradition I enjoy the most is the tiger walk so that I get to see the coach and the stars of the team. It gets me pumped up for the game ahead and is definitely an Auburn tradition I can't miss out on game day.

If you could meet one Auburn legend, dead or alive, who would it be?

I am a sports fanatic so it is no wonder why I would like…

Building memories, making life-long friends, gaining independence – all common answers when asking why a college education is important. College is an experience like no other, and is when many young adults begin to discover their “true selves”. While these are defining parts of school, amidst the consistent excitement and stress students experience, it is easy to forget what purpose all the hard work truly serves in the end.



So what is that purpose? Simple – to get a good…

Meet Thomas Allen: a first-year freshman from Birmingham, AL. He is currently in Auburn's College of Business and hopes to home in on his entrepreneurial skills to one day start his own business. Allen is also the singer/songwriter in post-modern folk-rock band, The Rock…

Jade Dwelley, Psychology major, is a freshman at Auburn University this year and she has loved her experience thus far. We sat down in the Student Union at Starbucks and began preparing for the interview.

1. So far, how has your experience as a student at Auburn University…

Courtney Davison 

Auburn University freshman majoring in RTVF

Courtney Lynn Davison is a 19 year old freshman here at Auburn University majoring in Radio, Television, and Film. She moved all the way from Newport Beach, California and besides her cousins who graduated from Auburn, she did not know a person attending school here upon her attendance. Although coming from hundreds of miles away, Courtney has managed to find her spot in the Auburn family. She is…

 Jackson Garrett, a freshman this year at Auburn, may be considered one of the friendliest people on campus. He never goes anywhere without seeing some one he knows. He is on Auburn's Ultimate Frisbee team, a member of the Auburn Christian Student Center and is excited about sharing his love of Auburn with anyone. He gives…

Caitlin, Beth, and Megan Frenzer

Political Science and Business Administration, Civil Engineering, History

Freshmen from Chicago, IL

Auburn receives new freshmen every Fall semester, but this Fall the University welcomed three girls from the…

Chris Gluckman

Student majoring in Biomedical Sciences

With the majority of his class staying in Texas for college, freshman Chris Gluckman made the choice to venture out and really experience what it meant to be away from home. Coming to Auburn left him with many unanswered questions that had him second-guessing as to why he chose to go so far away from home. With fall semester under his belt, Chris quickly learned the ins and outs of what he…

Jordain Rutherford

Auburn University Freshman

Jordain Rutherford is a freshman here at Auburn University.  She grew up an Alabama fan but could not resist the charm of the loveliest village on the plains.  She is actively involved in her social sorority and hopes to get into Auburn University's Harrison School of…