Blogger Bio

Hello there!
My name is Will Caswell. I am a Freshman at Clemson University where I am currently studying to become an environmental engineer. South Carolina has been my home for all my life. Born in Hilton Head, SC in 1995, I moved with my family to Myrtle Beach, SC in '98 as a three year old. I raised there, in the Dirty Myrtle itself, surrounded by millions of tourists who flocked to my town every summer. My mom homeschooled me and my four siblings for most of our primary education. I sincerely enjoyed being homeschooled and I am grateful for that experience. I attended a private christian school in seventh and eighth grade because my mom was offered a teaching job there. I then chose to go to the local public school, Socastee High School, for my secondary education. I was well prepared academically, and therefore did considerably well in school. But I don't think any of my friends would have thought of me as just "the smart kid." You see, academics, although very important, was not what defined me. I have always been an athletic kid. I played competitive club soccer ever since I was 10 years old. In addition I played basketball from a young age. I began running competitively on the cross country team as a Junior in high school and discovered my love for the pure nature of running. As a senior in high school I was captain of the cross country, basketball and soccer teams. I was named all-state in both cross country and soccer that year and even broke the school record in the 5K. And although I was pretty successful in the athletic arena, that's not where I drew my identity. When I wasn't in class or studying, or practicing and competing athletically, I was doing the things I really loved. You see, my faith is the anchor of my soul. When academics, athletics, and friends failed me, my faith in God sustained me. That's what I'm about.