Beyond the Nest: A Georgia Southern Family Programs Podcast
Beyond the Nest: A Georgia Southern Family Programs Podcast is the official podcast of Georgia Southern University's New Student and Family Programs team. It aims to keep families informed and engaged throughout their student's college journey. Each episode covers hot topics, upcoming events, and resources for academic success, campus involvement, wellness, safety, and career readiness. The podcast features conversations with campus leaders, staff experts, and occasionally parents.
Episodes
Episode 15- "Fall Family Weekend Overview"
Welcome back to Beyond the Nest! In this episode, Peter and Mike talk all things Fall Family Weekend. They run through the full schedule of weekend activities, announce the kickoff time for the football game, and discuss all the logistics attendees need to know before arriving on campus.Ticket packages for Family Weekend are no longer available, but Peter and Mike discuss options for families who
Episode 14: "Staying Active with Campus Recreation and Intramurals"
In this episode, Peter and Mike are joined by Connor Rentz from Campus Recreation and Intramurals. They discuss all of the recreational opportunities available to students and their guests on each of our campuses. These opportunities include recreation, intramurals, fitness, shooting sports, golf, and so much more! There is no mailbag segment in this shorter episode but stay tuned for another epis
Episode 13- "SOARing Beyond the Classroom: Getting Involved With Student Activities"
In this episode, Peter and Mike are joined by Cat Hoopaugh and Sam Peebles from the Office of Student Activities to learn about all the many ways students can get involved at Georgia Southern.Cat and Sam discuss how to join student organizations, how to find campus events, and provide an overview of Homecoming activities.In the Mailbag segment, Peter and Mike discuss some important upcoming Fall s
Episode 12- "Fall Sports Preview With Eagle Athletics"
In this episode, Peter and Mike are joined by Dan Adams, Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Experience, to preview the upcoming athletics season. We dive into what our students and families can expect this season, including some of the exciting “theme” nights offered throughout the year. Dan also shares some really cool information about the history of Georgia Southern Athletics, a
Episode 11- "SOAR Leader Stories: Campus Favorites & Success Secrets"
In this episode, Peter and Mike are joined by several of our current students who served as SOAR Leaders this summer. They share their favorite things about Georgia Southern, their experiences welcoming our new students to campus this summer, and ways to get involved and connected as a Georgia Southern student.In the Mailbag segment, Peter and Mike discuss PFA scholarships, Family Weekend, and hou
Episode 10- "Fall Family Weekend Registration Launch"
In this episode, Peter and Mike share important information about the opening of Fall Family Weekend registration. Fall Family Weekend is one of the highlights of the year for many Georgia Southern families. In this episode, they review the registration process, explain the ticket options, and provide a general overview of what families can expect during Fall Family Weekend in October. If you plan
Episode 9- "New Student Transitions and the Eagle Experience"
In this episode, Peter is joined by the three co-chairs of the Eagle Experience Committee here at Georgia Southern. Eagle Experience is our award-winning transition programming for new students. Your student may have gone through SOAR, but there is more to getting acclimated and transitioning into college life here at Southern. In this episde, the Eagle Experience team will share insight on what
Episode 8- "Dining and Parking On Campus"
In this episode, Peter and Shauna are joined by Michael Murphy from our Dining team and Miles Hamilton from our Parking and Transportation team. They share some useful tips from their departments as well as different ways they impact your student and the greater Georgia Southern Community. Peter and Shauna also dive into the mailbag segment and cover topics ranging from SMS Messaging inside the Ea
Episode 7: "Operation Move In With University Housing"
In this episode, Peter and our guest Co-Host Shauna are joined by returning guests Jenni and Katie, from the Housing Department, to discuss everything related to Operation Move-In! If you are supporting a new incoming student, you don't want to miss this episode! We discuss move in does and don'ts, protocol for receiving a move-in time, day of logistics, and so much more.In the mailbag segment, Sh
Episode 6- "What to Expect at SOAR"
Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, Peter and Mike are joined by members of the New Student and Family Programs team to discuss everything related to SOAR (Southern’s Orientation, Advisement, and Registration). If you are supporting a new incoming student, SOAR is a required part of your student’s transition to Georgia Southern. This episode previews what students and supporters can expect du
Episode 5: "Applying and Next Steps with Undergraduate Admissions"
Welcome back to Beyond the Nest! In this episode, we are joined by our good friend Joey Hughes, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment at Georgia Southern. Joey shares insights into his path into higher education and how his experience may relate to many of our students. He also highlights what makes Georgia Southern a unique and special place for prospective students. Additionally, Joey
Episode 4- "Operation Move-Out with University Housing"
On this episode of Beyond the Nest, we are joined by members of the University Housing staff to discuss the details of Operation Move-Out. If you have a student living on campus, this episode is for you—we’ll share important information about the process of moving out for the summer.As always, we’ll continue with our mailbag segment, which includes general information about Operation Move-In. We’l
Episode 3- "Preparing for Final Exams"
In this episode, Peter and Mike are joined by Aaron Wortham and Maleek Jones from the Academic Success Center. They share great tips and strategies to help students prepare for upcoming final exams. Aaron and Maleek also highlight services their office offers for those who may need last-minute support before the end of the term.We also return to our mailbag segment with a major update on Fall Fami
Episode 2: "Enrollment, Consolidation, and the Student Experience: A Conversation with Scott Taylor"
In this episode, we welcome our first official guest to the podcast. Scott Taylor, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Experience, joins us to discuss a variety of topics, including consolidation updates, Destination Eagle Nation, student success resources, and student experience initiatives.Our mailbag segment also returns, featuring updates on Fall Family Weekend, SOAR
Episode 1 -"Pilot and Upcoming Spring Events"
Welcome to the pilot episode of Beyond the Nest! In this inaugural episode, we recap the highlights from Spring Family Weekend and share exciting details about upcoming Spring Regional Social Events. We also take a look at some of the trending conversations happening on the Eagle Family Portal discussion boards.In addition, we’ll provide important updates on plans for Fall Family Weekend and share
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