As an incoming freshman, I attended the third session of the orientation program. 365 Jag confirmed that I had chosen the perfect university. Like all things, orientation had its pros and cons. I’ll start with the cons. There was a ridiculous amount of lectures; they were long, boring and repetitive. A majority of the students began to stay in their rooms until the fun or interesting things started. The speakers all gave great advice and information about our beloved Southern University, but it was not the information and advice students wanted to hear. We had questions like “Why are freshman not allowed to bring their cars on campus?,” “How much do books cost? ,” and “How to buy game tickets?” On the positive side, 365 Jag was exciting, fun, and full of school spirit. Orientation gave me a small slice of what college life was about. Living in a dorm suite with eight strangers for four days was the most exciting part. I can’t speak for everyone but I had an amazing roommate and amazing suitemates to go along with that. The only downfall about living in a dorm was how cold it was, but if it had not been for the rooms being cold, we wouldn’t have known that “chilling in the circle” was actually a thing. After the first time we stepped outside and saw our other classmates mingling with each other, we joined them. The first day of orientation we learned the “HBCU” song and dance from the university ambassadors. I vividly remember having “Mayberry lunch” for the first time. The famous red beans and fried chicken confirmed that I was most defiantly at the best school in all of Louisiana. The second day of orientation wasn’t the best, but the pajama party made the day worth while. Seeing my classmates dancing and having fun really made me feel at home and excited to be a part of Jag Nation. The third day of orientation was the talent show; I could not believe how talented some of the students were. One girl who might have been named Morgan sung “Hero” by Whitney Houston so beautifully, everyone gave her a standing ovation. The last day of orientation was move out day, I said goodbye to my new found friends and anticipated my official move in day on August 10th. I can honestly say the overall 365 Jag experience is something everyone who enrolls in Southern University should attend.
