Jacksonville State University - Mimosa Yearbook (Jacksonville, AL)

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. C nf Students Agree Jacksonville State Uni- -ersity is known for it dis- lay of academic quality in ursing, the performing nts, education and many i her specific areas of study, mt most of all Jacksonville ,tate is recognized because its parties and explosive stivities that act as a fan- stic display of our school ide. This pride, shown by ubs and organizations, has rned Jacksonville State niversity the reputation of ing the friendliest cam- s in the South . Several interviews to find t how our students feel JSU is the South 's Friendliest were conducted to justify Jacksonville State Universi- ty's reputation as the Hfriendliest campus in the South. The following three persons had quite a lot to say. Each student was ap- proached with the same question - Why do you feel Jacksonville State is the friendliest campus? Gail Gough had this to say, Its the students that make it so friendly. You just get a special feeling when you see all the active clubs and organizations welcom- ing you to their school. The whole town gets into it. There are so many organiza- tions and clubs to choose fromg nobody is left out. There's something for ev- erybody at JSU. Jacksonville State is just the right size. Everyone caan get to everyone and have a close student body. I feel more confortable in the classroom as well as out on campus because everyone looks out for one another. The one they I love the most about JSU is that people just accepts you just the way you are. Your admired for being an individual, said Julie Durbin. Amy Champion stated her opinion, As a freshman, your figure everybody is looking out for number one but at JSU its not that way. In my first couple of days of class, all we did was try to get to know each other and find out where every- body is from and stuff. You don't have to worry about fitting in because everybody already does. You can just be yourself. JSU's reputation can be no better defined than to say it is the friendliest campus in the South, Ray Lloyd l 1 1 I I Theme: Friendliest campus 7

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Home Away from Home Someone once said that a rowd is the loneliest place n the world. Just about all he students who have lived n the dorms know the meaning of the word LONE- .INESS. Those first few lays can be horrible to new tudents. Not knowing how he system works is bad, but neing cast into a sea of un- :nown people has a terrify- ng effect all its own. However, after the initial hock has worn off, dorm life necomes bearable and even- ually fun. Many friends are nade by passing people in he hall and becoming ac- Learn to Survive and Find Friends quainted. It may just begin as a shared complaint about the bathroom faucets or the maid's early-morning va- cuuming, but it can lead to a lasting friendship. Dorms also offer semi-in- dependence. No curfew, no parents, no one to keep track of you when you come or leave except a roommate who usually keeps the same hours you do. If they do not, they usually wish they did! This becomes obvious once studying begins! And nothing tops off a late-night study session like being awakened at 6:30 a.m. by the melodious sounds of MOTLEY CRUE mingling with the W-H-R-R-R-R-R of your roommate's blow- dryer. Roommates are not always the problem howev- er. Sometimes you inherit marvelous neighbors. These are usually character- ized by their loud music, late hours, and total lack of cour- tesy. The best way to conquer the noisy phantom next door is to make friends. Nor- mally, after the person gets to know you they will re- spect your hours and keep the noise to a minimum. If this fails you can always re- sort to the R.A. If all else fails, if you cannot beat them, join them! But once you get to know your hallmates you are nev- er lonely. If you are de- pressed or sad there is al- ways someone to talk to. Before the year ends, all those strangers and name- less faces become your fam- ily away from home. Thus, the dread you once felt about being away from home is now felt about all those strangers you leave behind. Kelley Helton Theme: Dorm life 9