Emma Merrill Ferguson — Illuminating Her SVU Journey
By Sierra Nye
Emma Ferguson, a seasoned senior hailing from the vibrant city of San Francisco, is on the cusp of completing her transformative journey here at Southern Virginia University. With four enriching years in her rearview mirror, Emma radiates enthusiasm when recounting her time on this beautiful campus. An authoritative voice on all things SVU, she has not only witnessed the institution’s evolution but has also been an active participant in its recent strides towards growth and innovation.
Emma’s passion for SVU runs deep, something she’s eager to share with fellow students. Emma loves SVU for the environment that it holds between the students and the faculty here. For over two years, she’s assisted countless new arrivals in finding their footing within the SVU community as she’s worked within the evolving admissions team. If you’ve joined SVU within the past three years, chances are Emma has already extended a helping hand your way. What an amazing beginning to your SVU journey!
With plans to graduate this December, as a Liberal Arts major, Emma’s affection for Buena Vista is so profound that she intends to remain in this charming town to embark on a new adventure: student teaching at a local elementary school. As a devoted reader, she finds solace in the pages of British literature. Emma strongly endorses the Kindle revolution, extolling its convenience in delivering both academic texts and leisure reads at her fingertips.
“Kindle Unlimited has saved my life! I get so many different books that I enjoy, but I have also found required textbooks for my classes! It’s CRAZY!”
Beyond her insightful wisdom about SVU, Emma is a beacon of approachability on campus. Whether you seek intriguing activities, desire a deeper understanding of SVU’s essence, or simply wish to engage in a friendly chat, Emma Ferguson is your go-to source. She enthusiastically shares that her favorite campus moments involve the pumpkin patch and the spirited bingo nights. Yet, her utmost recommendation, delivered with an earnest sparkle in her eye, pertains to visiting Cookout and indulging in the “chocolate chip mixed with chocolate malt shake,” an unparalleled delight reminiscent of the iconic “Thrifty’s chocolate malted crunch.”
In the tapestry of SVU experiences, Emma Ferguson shines as a beacon of guidance and zest for life here on the Southern Virginia campus.
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