Georgia Southern is not just a college, but a community filled with unique groups of people, and finding your community can make college life just a bit easier. Whether it’s an org, a club, a group of friends, or a roommate, find those with whom you can share your college experience. We have had the pleasure of chatting with some energetic Eagles who have found their people in the vast communities on campus.

Abriel Delphin
Year-Junior
Major-Criminal Justice
Minor-Political Science

Kyndall McRae
Year-Senior
Major-Political Science
Minor-Human Development and Family Science

Patrick Pool
Year-Junior
Major-History and Political Science
Minor-Philosophy

George-Anne Staff: What made you choose your major?

Patrick P.: “I was very interested in knowing where I came from, so I was very interested in civil rights, African American studies, political science and going into law and study human rights, so that’s where the philosophy aspect jumps into. So I chose those three combinations so I can be as logical as possible when I impact policy.” 

Kyndall M.: “So I decided to do Poli Sci with a major in HDFS because I come from a long line of educators, but I knew I never wanted to be a teacher or principal, but I did know that I wanted to affect the education system. I also wanted to make sure kids are set up for the future. And so I want to work for the Department of Juvenile Justice. I personally love working with juveniles, and I think it’s very important for them to have rehabilitation and for people to understand them, because a lot of them are kids who just need some redirection.”

Abriel D.: “I feel like it’s important for not only black people to be a part of the criminal justice system, but for women who are black to be a part of the criminal justice system. I stand for what’s right and I come from, like most of my family are lawyers, so I feel like I’m just following in their footsteps, but I do feel like I just have to fight for what’s right.” 

George-Anne Staff- What are some things you do outside of school?

Patrick P.: “Sleep. Hang out with my brothers and watch TV.” 

Kyndall M.: “I am in multiple orgs on campus, so if you see me I’m probably doing something with them. I do hang out with my brothers, my classmates, and my sisters. And then I also like to read, I love to read. I am part of the National Council of Negro Women, I’m part of Four Women by Women, Phi Sigma Phi national honors fraternity, and the University Programming Board as well.”

Abriel D.: “I do a lot of community service. I’m the Community Service Chair for my organization, the National Council of Negro Women, and then I work, I have two jobs.”

George-Anne Staff: What is some advice you would give to incoming freshmen?

Patrick P.: “Get out that room! First year, get out that room.”

Abriel D.: “I feel like just be true to yourself. Find your friends, find a solid group of friends, and stick to people who actually have something going for themselves, because this is undergrad, yeah, have your fun but at the end of the day you’re leaving soon, do something that looks good on paper. And stick to your morals and stuff. Just find a solid group of friends.”

Kyndall M.: “I will say stay the course, it’s college, you’re gonna have ups and downs, and even when you hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up from there. So I just say stay the course. Like college is hard, it’s not easy. If everyone could pass college, they would. Be gentle with yourself.”