Courtney MerrillHometown: Columbia, SC
Major: Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy
What do you love most about Limestone University? I love the community that Limestone has. You are always seeing familiar faces, and someone is always there with a friendly smile or an open door.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Go to your professor’s office hours if you are having trouble in class. Even just to ask a question, the professors are willing to help you just have to reach out.
Madison Willis
Hometown: Travelers Rest, SC
Major: Nursing
What do you love most about Limestone University? The people everyone here are super nice and helpful whenever you need it.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Be open to meeting and talking to new people.
Jynez DavisHometown: Leggett, NC
Major: Sport Business & Pre-Physical Therapy
What do you love most about Limestone University? The simultaneously accord of student-athletes staying focused on Academics as well as Athletics. Everyone seems to be on the same page while still enjoying a culture that is progressively knitting together.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Do at least one thing every day will inevitably help your future. Rather it’s an assignment, studying a playbook, or even introducing yourself to someone. Be intentional.
Madelyn GrantHometown: Irmo, SC
Major: Social Work
What do you love most about Limestone University? My favorite thing about Limestone is the beauty and charm of the campus. Limestone University has such a rich history and that is reflected in the buildings on campus. Walking through the center of campus is so calming and serene that you cannot help but smile and feel blessed that you get to go to such a beautiful school.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Start organizing your email now. You will get so many emails every day once the semester starts, so having folders set up where you can organize your emails and get them out of your inbox is so helpful.
Jacob FergusonHometown: Abbeville, SC
Major: Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Education
What do you love most about Limestone University? I love the size of it and how close you can be some with the many people you meet such as success coaches or teachers or friends.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? One helpful tip is to never procrastinate on your work and always put yourself out there to make friends. Also don’t change to fit the norm or succumb to peer pressure.
Danny PrebeckHometown: Chapin, SC
Major: Business Finance
What do you love most about Limestone University? The staff. Everybody that I have met here wants to see you succeed, and if you do your best and ask for help, I promise you that there will be people willing and able to help you out. Outside of academics, the staff in the dining hall is the best, and you will look forward to seeing them every day.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Get good at time management. If you get assigned homework that is due at the end of the week, I suggest trying to knock it out in the first three days of the week. That allows you to enjoy the rest of your week without stress, and it also clears out your weekends for activities or your sports schedule.
Brianna BotelloHometown: Easley, SC
Major: Business Marketing
What do you love most about Limestone University? The people! Limestone gave me a home away from home. The friendships I have built with the people here are so special to me and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Asking for help is not a burden on anyone! Limestone offers so many helpful services ranging from academic to emotional support. Need a tutor? We have one. Need help writing a paper? We have that also. Maybe, you just need someone to talk to. We have faculty and students here that would love to talk!
Gaby DaraziHometown: Anderson, SC
Major: Criminal Justice and Psychology
What do you love most about Limestone University? I love the people here and how everyone makes you feel welcome.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Try to make many friends and go to events like sports or anything the school is hosting.
Lanie BrownHometown: Pensacola, Florida
Major: Pre-Medical Biology, Minor in Chemistry and Psychology
What do you love most about Limestone University? Limestone has been my second home for the past two years. The reason I can call this place my home is due to the physical and mental support coming from Limestone success coaches, advisors, coaches, and friends. The family atmosphere at Limestone is one that you cannot find anywhere else and that is what I love and appreciate most!
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Work hard but also play hard. Having good mental health is the key to success in the classroom and practice.
Carlee Ayers
Hometown: Gaffney, SC
Major: Strength and Conditioning
What do you love most about Limestone University? What I love most about Limestone is the family atmosphere that all of the staff creates. You’re not just a number here, they know you by your name, your sport, or even who your mama and daddy are.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Remember that everyone here is in the same place as you or has been where you are. No one comes to college with friends, no one comes to college with knowledge of how to navigate living away from home, doing their own laundry, all while making themselves go to class. Ask those questions, share your social media, and mingle with others. Everyone’s looking for a lifelong friend and a support system for what’s ahead.
Tayler JenkinsHometown: Goose Creek, SC
Major: Health Care Administration
What do you love most about Limestone University? I love that being on campus feels like home. Limestone is just one big family and everyone here cares about each other. I love that it is a big athletic school so we are all determined in our sports and classroom. It is also nice because we can all relate to things as well. I love that the professors here really care about you not only as a student but also as a person. I love that there is always something to do on campus as well.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? One helpful tip I would give to incoming freshmen would be to get out of their comfort zone and make the best of their college years. You will find your lifelong friends and even the person you may marry in college but you have to open up to see that.
I would also say, know you will not be alone; it may be lonely the first couple of days but you will make friends and attend the events on campus to meet people.
I would also say to advocate for yourself regarding professors and take the initiative
Kevin LalinHometown: Staten Island, NY
Major: Health Sciences
What do you love most about Limestone University? I love how Limestone is a peaceful area with less distractions.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Time management is crucial to help thrive your first year of college.
Ty HartmanHometown: Gaffney, SC
Major: Health Sciences: Pre-Nursing
Ben BlackHometown: Jonesville, SC
Major: Physical Education
What do you love most about Limestone University? The people you meet.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? Go out and meet new people.
Rylee SlatonHometown: Elgin, SC
Major: Psychology
What do you love most about Limestone University? The thing I love most about Limestone University, not to be cliche, but it’s the environment. It’s a small campus, so everybody knows everybody, and that’s exactly what I love about it. Whether it be running into friends in HRC or cheering on our many sports teams, spending time with the people here is what I love the most.
What is one helpful tip you have for our incoming freshman? My one tip for incoming freshman is to get involved. Obviously, through orientation and launch, you will meet friends, and your roommates/teammates, but diversifying yourself is essential. Join a club, sit with a stranger in the cafe, go to the tailgates. Just get involved as much as you can, and it’ll make your first year on campus so much better!
Marley EdenfieldHometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Major: Biology