They Say... Is a quarterly online publication of the Judson College Admissions Office. Its purpose is to give parents of current and prospective students helpful information about college, Judson, and life as a parent of a college student--particularly, life as a parent of a Judson student. Comments, concerns, or guest contributions may be sent to the newsletter editor, Mary Amelia Taylor, at mtaylor@judson.edu. To subscribe to, or to unsubscribe from, this newsletter, click here.
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On our cover: Freshman Catee Moss and her mom Cristy Jeter. Catee’s a Social Work major from Red Level, AL.
A Word from the Editor If the slanted golden light and crisp air don’t give it away, the more frequent yearnings for pumpkin bread, apple cider, and sweet potato pie certainly do: it’s Fall. Yes, it’s October, and another fall semester at Judson College is in full swing. New and returning students and faculty have had time to adjust to Judson’s rhythms, and you, whether it’s your first, second, or third year, have been adjusting to life at home without your daughter. The first few weeks of the 2011-2012 school year were a whirlwind of activity: Welcome Week, Rose Sunday, Marion Matters, the MMI Picnic and Step Sing, the President’s Reception, etc. Reality set in soon, though, and life at Judson settled into its normal routine: classes, dining hall meals, study sessions, athletic events, Chapel services, club meetings, fundraisers, movie nights, and trips to Wal-Mart. Two Judson traditions, however, mean it’s officially Fall. The Jr-Soph class has conquered its most trying time at Judson: Pageant. After a long, full month of late-night practices, the JrSophs produced a very entertaining version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. If you are the parent of a Jr-Soph, you might feel as if you have your daughter back again. I know the professors are glad to have brighter eyes and less-divided attentions in their 8am classes! As mid-terms approach, one last tradition beckons in the fall season with certainty…Hockey. Field hockey practices in preparation for November 5’s Hockey Day started the Monday after Pageant, and even new
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players are already showing great promise. There’s a congenial atmosphere on the field that already reveals the formation of sisterly bonds through teamwork and even a little friendly competition. Players sing after every practice: “Judson without a hockey is like a spring without a fall. There’s only one thing worse in this universe, and that’s no hockey at all!” I, too, have broken out my hockey stick and shin guards and have been playing with the students and a couple of other JC alumnae. The practices have been a good break at the end of the work day. Though I’m new to this editorial position and perhaps to you, I’m not new to Judson. I graduated in 2009 and, after completing graduate school at the University of Mississippi, returned to Judson as its new Marketing and Web Communications Specialist. I’ve got some big shoes to fill – my predecessor started this newsletter, and I’ve inherited quite a responsibility. I hope this first issue is helpful in filling you in on what your daughter’s encountered thus far this semester at Judson—and in helping you understand how to be supportive of your daughter while also learning to “let go.” I’d love to hear from some of you about your learning experiences through your daughter’s time at Judson, so please do send some thoughts to me at the email address to the left. Until next time,
Mary Amelia Taylor
What’s My Daughter Been Up To?.........................................................................2-8 Welcome Week...........................................................................................................2-3 Rose Sunday Reflections..............................................................................................4 Academics........................................................................................................................5 Faculty.................................................................................................................................6 Campus Life.................................................................................................................7-8 Athletics...............................................................................................................8 Transitions...............................................................................................................9-10 Letting Go...Tips for Parents of New College Students..............................9-10 Highlight on Service............................................................................................11-12 Upcoming Events.................................................................................................13-14