Madison Beaumarchais from Valdosta State University shares Advisor Advice for Fall 2025.
About this Advisor:
How did you spend your summer?
We spent the summer restructuring our student life team to better serve our campus and our student body. We’re coming back with fresh ideas and tons of excitement!
Who/ what are you listening to, reading, or watching right now?
I’m loving Paradise on Hulu right now. Can’t wait for another season!
What are you most looking forward to with school starting back?
We’re pumped to get our students involved on campus and making their out of class experience totally unique and memorable.
What is your favorite part about your job?
I love seeing students get connected on campus and find their place to grow & thrive.
Advice from this Advisor:
When it comes to working with this current generation of students, what advice do you have for fellow advisors?
Never underestimate the capabilities of your students. With some direction and encouragement, they will blow you away!
What advice do you have for new advisors and professionals as they step into their busy fall semester?
Setting boundaries early with student groups is important. You definitely want to be there for them and support them as much as you can, but you also don’t have to brainstorm next semester’s concert series at 9:00pm on a Saturday.
What advice do you have for new student programmers who are stepping into their roles in the fall for the first time?
Congrats! Crowd source from your student body and identify where programming gaps are happening. Serve your student body while maintaining your organization & institution’s values.
What advice do you have for our experienced student leaders that are coming back for the fall in more senior leadership roles and have experience programming events/ leading their peers?
Share your experience! You are the expert and can teach your peers how to be excellent in their roles. Take initiative and lead from the heart.
After months of planning, it’s finally event and show day! What’s your one absolute most important show tip to share with our readers?
Day of roles need to be clearly defined within your team. Make sure everyone knows what their responsibility is day of and is equipped to execute at the highest level.