Student Profile: Easton Davis

Easton Davis

Class: Sophomore

Home: Northern Virginia

Major: International Studies/Sociology double major

Campus Activities: Resident Advisor, Treasurer for Brothers 4 Change

Finding Service

Easton Davis came to Randolph Macon thinking life was about sports. A star running back in high school, he came to college to play football. But once he got here he discovered he liked academics too, and he found an important niche: serving others. Service has become a big focus for him, even bigger than football, so he’s recently tackled a leadership role as treasurer for Brothers 4 Change. A new organization at the college, this organization provides mentoring within the local community as well as supports diversity on campus. In another leadership post, Easton is a Resident Advisor (RA) whose job it is to support fellow students in the dorm.

“I really feel good when I’m able to help other people. That’s what you call life. It’s not just about the things you have. It’s about what you can give to others.”

Going Abroad

Easton also found he loved to travel and be part of the world community through Randolph-Macon’s special January Term. His month-long J-Term course took him abroad to Spain to study Spanish and has inspired him to plan another trip for next winter to Ghana. For him, these kinds of experiences set apart a true liberal arts education, connecting cultures, connecting diverse ideas and connecting people.

“Traveling to Spain opened my eyes to how similar people are across cultures and the norms and values that are different. It really made me want to go places. It changed my life - made things real.”

More than a Major

Easton ’s new enthusiasm for world experiences is one reason he chose to major in International Studies. Sociology as a second major was a natural fit because he loves people and wants to know why people are the way they are. However, Easton has learned that an academic education goes way beyond just majors, because life isn’t just about two fields of study. Every subject is relevant to another and to life in and after college – whether grad school or career.

“We are learning how to interconnect everything. My First Year Experience (FYE) course was on drama and psychology. I had no idea how they interconnected at first but I eventually gained a deeper respect and enjoyed it.”

Lifelong Friendships

While Easton recognized immediately that a Randolph-Macon education would be rigorous and valuable in whatever he wanted to do in life, he was surprised to discover the value and depth of the lasting friendships he has developed with both students and faculty.

“The true friends that I’ve made here are the people I want to have the rest of my life. I consider them my family. They are genuine people. Randolph Macon promotes these connections. We are a small, tight-knit campus.”

Easton is convinced that college is what you make it. Between community and campus service, academic ambitions, developing a global awareness and taking friendships to meaningful and lasting relationships, he is determined to make every moment count in a big way.