Name: Hunter Dest
Hometown: Fort Mill, South Carolina
Majors: Communications and Women’s Leadership Minor: Brand Communications
Favorite place for lunch on campus or in town: Backstreets! Highly recommended the chicken grilled cheese sandwich!
Favorite spot on campus: The Core Starbucks outside seating
Favorite question on a tour: “What makes Clemson so special?” I love telling families about how amazing the atmosphere is here and what makes Clemson so different from the rest. As well as how everyone truly cares about everyone. The feeling of the Clemson Family
Clubs and Organizations you are involved in on campus: Alpha Delta Pi, The Clemson Insider, Association for Women in Sports Media, Honors Communications Fraternity, Pre-Law Society, and PRSSA.
Hobbies: Going hiking, sports writing, shopping, cooking, and working out!
Advice for jumping into college life: Get involved! Getting involved is the easiest way to meet so many new people in the same position as you. Also, do not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone, and go up to people on your hall and in your classes. It can feel super uncomfortable at first but it is so worth it!
Fun fact about yourself: My ancestor was the first woman to step off of the Mayflower in 1620.