GPI - Liv Beverlie, Admissions Counselor

Courtesy of Liv Beverlie

By Avery Slavin

Interim Asst. News Editor

What is your academic and professional background?

I actually attended FSU as an undergrad student. I graduated in 2021 from the criminology program and I minored in political science. Once I graduated, I went into more of the social work field, working in a few different group homes and what not. But, I knew that I always wanted to pursue higher education. A couple years after graduating, in July of 2023, I saw that there was an opening for an admissions counselor at FSU. I was like, “Huh, that sounds like it could really be a fun role for me.” I really loved my time at FSU, so I couldn’t think of a better way to go out and share what I loved about it with everyone else. I applied for the role and that was that. I got hired in July of 2023 and I’ve been an admissions counselor since then. This is my first career in higher education, but I’ve really, really enjoyed it thus far. I think it’s just a really great place to work at. I loved my time as a student, so it’s definitely made my job that much better. 

What do you like most about your role at FSU?

I think it’s the opportunities I get to connect with students. Part of my role is going out and traveling to high schools meeting with juniors and seniors who are thinking about college and getting ready to apply. That’s my favorite part of the job. Getting to chat with them, getting to know what they’re interested in, and getting to kind of advise them through the process as someone who went through it not that long ago. I try to think of all the things that would have been helpful for me in terms of talking about college and knowing what’s out there. And with us having so many first-generation students at FSU, I think that’s such an important thing. It’s really what fills my cup at the end of the day - helping students access public higher education. 

What are some of your favorite hobbies?

Ooh, hobbies. I like to play guitar. I’ve been doing that since COVID-19. That was my COVID-19 quarantine project that I started. I also like baking a lot. I’m gluten free, so since then, I’ve been trying to really get a hang of baking because it’s very different. I love making cookies. I love making breads - that type of stuff. I do like playing video games a lot, probably more than I should play video games, but I’m really into that. I have a Nintendo Switch. I have my Xbox, so I really just enjoy that type of stuff, too. 

What advice would you give to students?

I would say keep your mind open to exploring things. Don’t not do something just because you think someone might judge you a certain way or anything like that. I have always been someone who says try new things if you have the opportunity to. Why not? You never know what doors could open for you. I think college is such a great time to explore what it is that you’re passionate about and what it is you’re interested in. Take advantage of all the opportunities you can. Don’t just stay in your dorm room and do nothing! Go to class, get involved, meet new people. You have such a limited time doing this, unfortunately. I know some people wish college lasted forever because these are the fun years and what not. But, make sure that you’re trying new things and you’re keeping your mind open. Who knows, like I said, what doors that might open for you? That’s my best piece of advice.