Swann RA Staff
Name: Caroline Segers
Year: Senior
Major: Business Admin/Pre-PA
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
How did you come to Carson-Newman?
I went to ETSU my freshman year, and realized it wasn’t the right place for me. CN was my other choice, and I have loved it ever since.
Name: Miriam Wilson
Year: Senior
Major: Exercise Science
Hometown: Oviedo, FL
Interests/Hobbies: Cheerleading, Track and Field, Swimming, Running, Sewing
How did you come to Carson-Newman?
I heard about Carson-Newman from friends when I was looking at colleges. After visiting the campus, I realized Carson-Newman was the best place for me to continue my education. As soon as I stepped on campus, Carson-Newman felt like home to me. I loved that Carson-Newman was a place where I could learn and grow in my faith.
What is your favorite experience as an RA?
One of my favorite experiences as an RA was getting the opportunity to go white water rafting for the first time! I had so much fun working with the other RA’s to stay in the raft!
Name: Abbey Atchley
Year: Junior
Major: Mathematics w/Teacher Licensure 7-12
Hometown: Seymour, TN
Interests/Hobbies: Tennis, running, being outside, cooking
How did you come to Carson-Newman?
Carson-Newman was the last school I ever planned to attend because I was determined not to continue the family legacy set by my grandparents, their siblings, aunts and uncles, and countless cousins. However, God had plans that I wasn’t sure of yet, and am still figuring out, that led me here. I am truly grateful for His guidance in leading me to CN.
Name: Kristy Griffey
Year: Senior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Knoxville. TN
Interests/Hobbies: Scrapbooking, Reading
How did you come to Carson-Newman?
I grew up in the area and always wanted to come to Carson-Newman.
What is your favorite experience as an RA?
My favorite experience has been meeting so many new people and making new friends.
Name: Lindsay Reynolds
Year: Junior
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Johnson City, TN
Interests/Hobbies: Running, Tennis, Volleyball, Being outside, friends
How did you come to Carson-Newman?
Most people choose a college because of the atmosphere or how nice the people are when they visit. My journey was a little different. Going to a small high school I was dead set on gaining a big school college experience at UT or ETSU. My visit at CN was great, and the people were really nice, but I just didn’t want another small school. When it came down to making the decision, my family influence and a lot of prayer are the two main reasons I ended up at Carson-Newman. I have not regretted that decision since. The people I’ve met, the relationships I’ve made, and the education I’ve received has made my college experience everything I could have expected. CN may not have been my first choice, but I believe there is a reason I am here today.
What is your favorite experience as an RA?
One of my favorite experiences as an RA occurred during my second year at RA training at Carson Springs. We we’re having our traditional huge bonfire in the middle of the woods, making ooey gooey s’mores, singing praise songs, and taking in the beautiful starry night sky. Sounds super cheesy, but something about building relationships with the people you work so closely with throughout the whole year in a setting like that is pretty powerful. Before the stress of school sets in and the “real” RA training begins, having the ability to get away, relax, and have some fun with some awesome people is a great perk to the job.