Beyond the Nest: A Georgia Southern Family Programs Podcast

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 E...

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, S...

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...

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, Joe...

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...

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 Fam...

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, SOA...

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 sha...