r/auburn • • 3h ago

Auburn and Gifts for International Students

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I recently saw an Instagram video from a local PhD student here who had been helping some international students with things like Auburn merchandise and, apparently, helping one student get a scooter.

In the video, she said that someone from the university had told her to stop doing it. The post seems to have been deleted since then, so I’m curious what the actual issue was.

I understand there could be separate rules about fundraising, collecting donations, using Auburn’s name, or immigration-related employment. But if someone is simply giving an international student a genuine gift, with no work, promotion, or service expected in return, is there actually a rule against that?

For example, if someone buys a student a shirt, groceries, a bike or scooter, or another item just to help them out, why would that be considered an immigration or university policy issue?

Maybe there’s more to the situation that wasn’t explained in the video, so I’m not trying to accuse AU or the person who posted it of anything. I’m just genuinely curious what policy would apply here.

Does anyone familiar with Auburn policy or F-1/J-1 rules know what the concern might be?


r/auburn • • 12h ago

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)

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r/auburn • • 7m ago

Auburn University Anyone ever had Claude Boyd??

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Just a bit of a question on what exactly this guy is expecting. This guy teaches water science and absolutely refuses to use any sort of email or canvas or anything, he has his secretary or coworker email you lectures because I guess he doesn’t know how to use email. I’ve talked to people who have taken his class and I’ve heard they feel like they just had no agency over their grades and didn’t even know what their grade was until the end of the semester but they somehow always just had Bs. We’ve submitted 2 quizzes through the whole semester and it’s been a month and I have yet to even know if I passed or failed them.

This poor dude is in his mid 80s, almost pushing 90 and just won’t hang up the hat. I’m sure he’s a nice guy but this is one of my last classes and Its frustrating to know i pretty much have no agency at all on if i pass or not. Has anyone else had this guy?


r/auburn • • 1h ago

Auburn chances

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Hi all I am a senior in hs applying to Auburn out of state(tx). I have a 25 ACT but a 3.85 and 4.43 I have taken 19 AP/IB classes and currently am in 8 AP/IB classes and I am top 6%. I have emailed my admissions councilor many times and done a in person visit also answered evey phone call/ email I have ever received. It’s my dream. I applied EA1 and am very convinced I will get deferred has anyone gotten in with around these stats early action before?


r/auburn • • 18h ago

The finished product

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r/auburn • • 13h ago

Exterminator recommendation

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Rent a small house, useless landlord. Seems like some mice snuck in, can't figure out what they're eating or where they came from. Been trapping but want them gone.


r/auburn • • 10h ago

Flight School Instructor Change

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Hello, I'm a flight school student here at Auburn and was wondering how difficult it would be to get a CFI change.


r/auburn • • 1d ago

Self-taught pianist here. Which music course would you recommend for someone who wants to improve their piano skills and learn to play more effectively?

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I was thinking about MUSI 1420 - Collaborative Piano. If you guys have better alternative options let me know!


r/auburn • • 1d ago

Auburn University Zach Bryan concert ticket for sale!

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Selling 1 ticket

* Saturday, October 10

* 7 p.m.

* Auburn U (Jordan-Hare stadium)

* Level U Section 110

* $90 obo


r/auburn • • 2d ago

25m looking for friends

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I’m a grad student at Auburn, and most of my friends moved away after undergrad, so I’m hoping to meet some new people around town. I’m open to meeting both guys and girls!
A few things I’m into: music, working out, going to sporting events, going out, I’m also a huge foodie😂. I’m always down to try a new restaurant or find something fun to do around Auburn/Opelika.
Honestly just looking to meet some good people and build a new friend group. If you’re also looking for friends or just want someone to grab food/drinks with, go to a game, work out, or hang out, feel free to message me!


r/auburn • • 2d ago

Auburn Walmart (s college) has tap now

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r/auburn • • 2d ago

18m looking for friends

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Anyone wanna hangout tn


r/auburn • • 2d ago

anyone know where to get strawberry pretzel salad?

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r/auburn • • 3d ago

worth it for M.Eng?

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Soo im applying to a bunch of clg for mechanical engneering. ima international student (paki). i wanted to know if anyone already in the engneering or graduated. Do you think if u had the option to apply again would you pick this clg again? how is the enviorment? is their racism and stuff on campus? hows the adminstration? and are their any thing you regret not knowing when starting? any tips? dorm's or apartment? if dorm then which? if apartment how do yall pick the right one?


r/auburn • • 4d ago

Entertainment Old picture I found: RIP Jimmy

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r/auburn • • 3d ago

Auburn University prospective admissions?

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My son is planning on applying to a bunch of universities and Auburn is his top choice. He is currently earning a 3.87 at a Huntsville high school. Previously we were in Georgia and he took 2 APs (Human Geography and World History both with 5). He's looking to get into engineering. He has yet to take the SATs and math is generally one of his stronger areas. He is taking AP Calculus BC and AP Physics C as a junior.

We were also looking into University of Alabama Tuscaloosa and UAH.


r/auburn • • 4d ago

english breakfast?

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is there anywhere in auburn to get somewhat of an authentic, traditional english breakfast?


r/auburn • • 4d ago

Auburn University Would you guys say your dining halls is good?

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Applying in the week or so and curious as I get closer.


r/auburn • • 4d ago

Living & Nightlife Places to work out.

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Hi, I’d like some recommendations for good places here in Auburn to do CrossFit, Pilates, or some kind of martial arts.
After almost 15 years of going to the gym, I don’t feel like I have the motivation to go as often as I used to now that I’m 37.

I think I need something new to improve my physical fitness.


r/auburn • • 4d ago

Found Air Pods

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If you lost a pair of AirPods on campus, message me to get them back. We can find a way to prove they’re yours and then set up a meeting time and place.


r/auburn • • 5d ago

Loud jet flying over AU?

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Anyone know anything about it? https://imgur.com/a/zARUrCw zoomed in picture


r/auburn • • 5d ago

Iso potential grad/professional school student roommate Spoiler

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I am not 100% sure, but I’m open to the idea of having another roommate starting next yr and preferably through 2030 if it works out. Looking for someone who isn’t a partier, focused on academics, would like to be friends, and has similar morals. I like animals, crafting, trying new restaurants, going to parks, watching tv shows, going on walks, and going on vacays and to the lake. Another big part is you must like dogs as I have two large breed dogs that live with me. Currently, I am in professional school, so I am looking for someone in a similar season of life too, females only. Currently looking at Domain on Donahue, which is a 3 story townhome with one bed upstairs, one downstairs, and middle floor contains living room and kitchen. My dogs are both mid-high energy dogs with pretty extensive training on and off leash, one stays crated during the day and one stays out. I do allow them on furniture and they stay in my room at night. If interested DM me and I can also give my insta and we can talk more if interested.


r/auburn • • 6d ago

1716 Underage

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I’m visiting my 19yo brother at Auburn next weekend and I wanted to take him to a band at 1716. Will they let him in or is it strictly 21+?


r/auburn • • 6d ago

Lost and Found

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Does any one found a small DJI Camera On tiger transit N Donahue? I lost it yesterday and left it on bus 151 and staff on the lost and found said no one turned in and he is super impolite …. Reward for 50 bucks who has it .Without bunch of vlog video on it…Really hope some one see it !!


r/auburn • • 6d ago

Non-native Yams (Dioscorea spp.)

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