School spirit buzz is in the air, and that can only mean one thing in Augusta: it’s Homecoming Week. Homecoming Week is JAGNation’s favorite time to visit with old friends, make new friends, reminisce over traditions...
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Student Life and Engagement
5 student loan tips
Whether you are just entering college or graduating, the thought of paying back student loans can be daunting. But don’t panic. Augusta University’s Office of Student Financial Aid offers the following tips to...
Office of Financial Aid
The Freshman 15: Myth or Truth?
Most of us have heard about the phenomena of the “freshman 15,” a phrase given to the weight gain that accompanies the first year of college. As we listen to stories of late-night study sessions fueled by snacks and our...
16 self-care ideas for students
Have you heard people talking about self-care lately? When we think about it, it might invoke thoughts of spa days, bubble baths and massages. Except self-care is so much more than those things. “Self-care can be...
Student Counseling & Psychological Services
Interview with the 2019 Homecoming Duchess
Maggie Chang is originally from Augusta, GA. She is a nursing major and aspires to work as a trauma nurse. She was inspired to become a nurse after witnessing how her grandfather was treated when he had a coronary...
Augusta NCAA Volleyball: Best team ever?
The 2019 Augusta University volleyball team might have had the greatest season in team history last year and now they have the hardware to prove it. The university held a ceremony for the Jaguars on Oct. 16 where the...
Michael: Opportunity for growth
From Grovetown, GA, Michael Aldrich originally planned to apply to and attend UGA, but stayed local to be near his family who depends on him. He spent two years on the pre-med track, before realizing that the medical...
New year, new campus: A survival guide for transfer students transitioning to campus
Wow, look at that. You made the decision to leave your previous school and here you are feeling like a lost freshman all over again! Yikes! Everything is being thrown at you rapidly. New campus. New culture. New...
Kiara Heffner
James: More than a white coat
James, Medical College of Georgia student and a native of Sugarhill, GA, attended undergrad at Emory University where he majored in biology and music. His passion for music was cultivated in middle school when he...
Amanda: Volunteering with AHIMA
Amanda Boyd is a senior Health Information Administration student at Augusta University. She graduated from Delaware Valley University with her first bachelor’s degree in Large Animal Science in 2008. Prior to attending...
