Spring at South

Y'all, it's finally spring!!!  I realize it's a little on the cool and cloudy side today, but last week felt absolutely amazing!  Either way, whenever it comes to doing something outside, I definitely prefer doing it in spring or fall.  Sometimes, I like to sit at one of the benches or tables near the Mathematics Building just so I can do some work outside!  However, if I'm not doing school work, I'm probably reading a book in the shade or something like that.  While most of my time outside does consist of walking to class or doing school work, there are other outdoor activities that I like to do from time to time.  I know whenever I'm back home, walking my dog around the neighborhood is always fun in the spring!  I also like to swim, but it is something that I have to make time for.  Thankfully, South Alabama's Rec Center has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool!  Want to know my favorite part about the outdoor pool???  It has a whirlpool in the middle!  How cool is that!?

Serving at South

Whenever it comes to giving back to my community, I try to help out in any way I can.  Back home in Baton Rouge, I loved getting involved with activities inside and outside of school.  Open House, Homecoming Block Parties, and Grandparents' Day are only a few examples!  My family and I also enjoy fostering dogs for a weekend during the summer to help give them a taste of living in a home with a family!  Ever since moving to Mobile for college, I have wanted to find ways to get involved.  Most of the time, I try to get involved with volunteer opportunities through South's Meteorology Club.  For example, I have participated in the Coastal Cleanup and a couple of Mitchell Center Cleanup events through the club.  However, I also use South Serves to find other opportunities to get involved outside of the South Alabama community.  For anyone who doesn't know, South Serves is USA's Volunteer Opportunity Tracker.  You can easily find volunteer events and organizations on it, and if you ever need to document service hours for a class or campus organization, South Serves is the official way to keep track of it all!  One of my favorite events I have ever helped out with was Puppy Dog Walking through Save a Stray, a non-profit organization that helps stray animals, and I found the even on South Serves!  I guess coming from someone who loves to volunteer, South Serves is the best way to find something to do!