Let’s be honest, freshman year in college is great and also challenging. It’s hard to begin balancing a whole new lifestyle.  All of a sudden, you’re trying to do a lot of homework, make friends, not gain the Freshman 15, and get some sleep at night. It can be challenging. But the University of Mobile has the people and the …

The community at the University of Mobile transformed me in ways I would have never imagined. As I look back on my freshman year, I was so excited to meet people and get connected with others in the same stage of life. The community that runs through the campus is infectious. By meeting other students and getting to know others …

Freshmen year at the University of Mobile – I still remember those late afternoon trips to Chickasaw Creek with my Ram Rush group and Harry Potter marathons with my roommate. But one thing that’s really stuck out to me since all of that is when my residential assistant (RA) took the time out of his week to invest in me …

This is my second year being a Residential Assistant at the University of Mobile, and I love being part of building community on campus. A Residential Assistant is a student that lives at the front of a hall and works to get their students involved in events and student life. We make sure the rules of the university are being …

If you’re not prepared, college can be difficult. There are so many things competing for your attention. As a graphic design student at the University of Mobile, I remember trying to manage working part-time, having a social life, and making sure all my school work was completed on time. It can all be a little overwhelming. Luckily for you, we …

Moving into a dorm for the first time can be super stressful. You will feel like you’re not going to bring the right things or like you’re going to bring the wrong things. I have thought through 5 items that I used habitually in my dorm throughout my four years at the University of Mobile. These things were VITAL! 1. …

Ram Rush is a pretty big deal around the University of Mobile. So, I brought in Lydia Smith, who is a part of the Ram Rush committee, and asked her about all things Ram Rush. Enjoy our conversation! What is Ram Rush? Ram Rush is the most action-packed, event-filled week on campus. Ram Rush gives incoming students a low pressure …

So I made it through my first year of college at the University of Mobile. That’s crazy. This post is about how I gained my freshman 15, but not the kind you might think. I could probably represent every pound of your typical freshman 15 with Bluebell from the cafeteria, but that’s not what I want to focus on, at …