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What Every Freshman Should Expect Stepping Onto JSU's Campus

"The friendliest campus in the south"

 Ashley Stephens
Aug 07, 2017
Jacksonville State University
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What Every Freshman Should Expect Stepping Onto JSU's Campus
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Going off to college? Specifically Jacksonville State? Well, here's what you should expect when you begin your college life at Jacksonville State University! Some of these may even apply to all colleges.

1. "You may cross Pelham Street"

Omg, will you get tired of hearing this! Oh, and it WILL get stuck in your head, trust me.

2. A lonnngggg walk to Stone Center, or a short drive

You will learn to know the struggle, or you can be like I was and just drive and risk that parking ticket. oops.

3. THE PARKING

The parking isn't the best and you will soon figure that out.

4. Not knowing what floor of the library to go on

12 floors! But boy are we proud to have the tallest academic building in Alabama!

5. You will inevitably get involved

I went in not wanting to get too involved because I wanted to focus on my degree and look at me now (and above is our amazing SGA officers).

6. An abundance of International people

We have an International House and it's the BOMB! It's awesome to get to know all of the international students and learn about their backgrounds.

6. You will meet some amazing people

I have met so many wonderful humans while at college. I met my future roomie the first day of class and many friends that will last a lifetime (there are my beautiful Alpha class sisters and me).

Which leads me to number 7*

7. "The friendliest campus in the south"

#TRUE. with the exception of a few staff members who can be a real pain.

You should also expect an incredible football team and band, but that's just obvious when coming to JSU, so I didn't want to list them.

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