Major: Politics & International Affairs
What else are you involved with on campus?
Society of Tocqueville Fellows, Political Thought Club
What is your favorite Engaged Living memory?
I met one of my best friends through Dr. Storey’s Engaged Living class. I remember I initially thought he was such a know-it-all, and he thought I was ridiculous (both slightly true)—but because of Engaged Living, we couldn’t escape each other! One evening, when we were sitting in the dorm lounge, I suddenly burst out with what was on my mind. He responded thoughtfully, and before we knew it, we’d been talking for two hours. It was a conversation both silly and meaningful, and the first of many. That day, a lot about college started to fall into place.
Why did you apply to Engaged Living?
I applied for Engaged Living because I wanted to surround myself with students who were personally devoted to their education, who didn’t leave their curiosity behind when they left the classroom.
How did Engaged Living make an impact on your Furman experience?
Engaged Living introduced me to the study of political thought—which I fell in love with—and all the opportunities afforded in this area by the Tocqueville Program. It also introduced me to the people, both students and professors, who have been my role models and learning companions these years. This community has been the center of my social and intellectual life at Furman.