Beyond the Nest: A Georgia Southern Family Programs Podcast

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 may have missed out on event registration.

The mailbag segment is dedicated entirely to Fall Family Weekend, as Peter and Mike tackle the FAQs that typically come up prior to and throughout the weekend.

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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 episode launching later this week with all of your Fall Family Weekend updates!

We hope you enjoy this episode of Beyond the Nest!

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 semester dates, updates on Family Weekend, and information on our December Commencement ceremonies.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Beyond the Nest!

**We did experience some technical difficulties during the recording, please excuse those during this episode.**

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, as well as many of the fun Georgia Southern traditions that are still present today.

For our first-time families who may not have experienced Georgia Southern Athletics in the past, Dan shares some of his “can’t-miss” opportunities for first-time guests. We also talk a little bit about how Eagle Athletics plays a large role in the overall student experience and how you, as families, can encourage your student to attend sporting events throughout the year. Whether you are an athletics fan or not, this episode is worth a listen!

In the Mailbag segment, Peter and Mike discuss some important start-of-term dates to be aware of, a few updates on Family Weekend, and some great information for our Parent and Family Association members on how to renew their memberships.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Beyond the Nest!

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 housing.

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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 to purchase tickets and attend Fall Family Weekend, we highly encourage you to listen to this episode before registering.

In the Mailbag segment, Peter and Mike discuss housing capacities and share important information for students who are still waiting to sign up for SOAR and register for classes.

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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 "Eagle Experience" actually is, why it is important, and what events students need to be aware before or shortly after classes begin.

In the mailbag segment, Peter and Mike provide information on housing assignments as well as tuition bills. There are also some important updates on Fall Family Weekend and Parent and Family Association Scholarships.

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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 Eagle Family Portal, when to expect your student's final bill to be applied, as well as where to find the Parent & Family Association Scholarship Applications.This episode is packed with important information — we hope you enjoy it!

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, Shauna and Peter recap the first few sessions of SOAR and cover some trending questions and points of interest for those who have not yet attended SOAR.
This episode is packed with important information — we hope you enjoy it!

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 during a SOAR session. We also discuss how to register for SOAR, change session dates, and steps to complete before attending.

Mike and Peter also recap the Spring Regional Social events and share details about the upcoming Parent and Family Association Scholarship application process during the mailbag segment.

This episode is packed with important information — we hope you enjoy it!