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Maria Amores

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Hometown: Martinsburg, WV

Major: Industrial Relations & Human Resources (Undergrad: Organizational Communication Studies)

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Futuristic, Discipline, Achiever, Maximizer, Responsibility

Interests: Yoga, Running, Reading, Baking the best VC Pepperoni Rolls

Maria's Morgantown Recommendations:

WVU Student Favorites: Lefty’s Pizza, Mario’s Fishbowl, Super Red Bowl

Rainy Day Picks: Yoga class at &Yoga and pizza-making class at Nonno Carlos

Top Study Spots: Wise Library, hammocks behind Agricultural Sciences


Cait Crawford

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Hometown: Columbus, OH

Major: Animal & Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Women & Gender Studies

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Harmony, Consistency, Discipline, Significance, Focus

Interests: The gym, reading, listening to music, and walking my dog!

Cait's Morgantown Recommendations:

Shopping: Alumni hall (WVU GEAR)

Events: The amphitheater/summer concert series

Best Study Spot: The Agriculture Sciences hammocks


Alisha Mauro

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Hometown: Latrobe, PA

Major: Forensic Examiner and Psychology

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Woo, Arranger, Includer, Communication, Achiever

Interests: Loves line dancing, anything outdoors, and reading

Alisha's Morgantown Recommendations:

Family-Friendly Attractions: Morgantown mini golf’s chip and putt. Chip and putt is a unique way to incorporate mini golf and real golf in a fun way for everyone to enjoy!

Seasonal Events: In the warmer months, farmers markets and the moonlight market off of spruce street!

Best Study Spots: The Mountainlair games area (ground floor) is my go-to study space when I don’t want total silence, but very few people! There are many hidden corners, and when you need a study break, you can play some of the many games offered!


Holly Rogers

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Hometown: Rockville, MD

Major: Sport and Exercise Psychology with a minor in Addiction Studies

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Developer, Empathy, Individualization, Input, Intellection

Interests: Crafting, sports, traveling, and being outdoors

Holly's Morgantown Recommendations: 

Sweet Treats: Dairy Creme Corner! It’s about a 20 minute drive, but 100% worth it!!

Outdoor Activities: There are a lot of good walking trails that are really close to campus! My two favorites are the Rail Trail (accessible from the Visitor Center!) and Deckers Creek Trail

WVU Gear: I find most of my gear second hand at thrift stores across the state of WV. The thrift store I’ve gotten most of my gear in has been Plato's Closet here in Morgantown!


Autumn Hurst

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Hometown: Grove City, PA

Major: Nursing with a minor in Psychology

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Positivity, Communication, Developer, Achiever, Belief

Interests: I love exploring new places, making new memories, being outdoors, and I never go anywhere without my Kindle Paperwhite! I occasionally dabble in pickleball but I’m really bad!

Autumn's Morgantown Recommendations:

Sweet Treats: Pop The Soda Shop for super yummy and creative sodas (I call it “Pop”)! Basically Swig in WV!

Campus Hidden Gems: The Cafe on the ground floor of HSC South! Chick-fil-A, Which Which, and a Sushi/Burger spot! Great for Health Science majors or anyone wanting to explore a new part of campus!

Instagrammable Places: The top of Jones Ave, overlooking the Downtown Area of campus and the Monongahela River! Beautiful sunset spot!


Matthew DeFilippis

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Hometown: Trumball, CT

Major: Sport Management

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Communication, WOO, Empathy, Includer, Strategic

Interests: Loves sports, video games, and lemonade

Matt's Morgantown Recommendations:

Campus Hidden Gem: The hammocks by the agricultural sciences building

Events: Any sports game!

Sweet Treat: Insomnia Cookies

Ethan Brown

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Hometown: Steubenville, OH

Major: Environmental Soil and Water Science

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Input, Competition, Communication, Strategic, Futuristic 

Interests: Nature Lover, Good Food, and Crafts

Ethan's Morgantown Recommendations:

Outdoor Activities: Coopers Rock State Forest, especially Ravens Rock

Coffee/Quick Bite: Stonetower Brews, especially the wacky limited flavors

Arts and Crafts: The WVU craft center, you can make your own stained glass window

Bernadette Burns

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Hometown: Columbus, OH

Major:  Forensic Chemistry

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Communication, Positivity, Includer, Developer, WOO

Interests: Loves Just Dance, painting, and hanging with my friends 

Bernadette's Morgantown Recommendations:

Live Entertainment: The Ruby Amphitheater!

Best Study Spot: The third floor of the Downtown library 

WVU Gear: A great spot to get WVU gear is Alumni Hall in Suncrest Town Center!

Katherine "Katie" Ball

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Hometown: Mars, PA

Major: English with minors in Advertising, Strategic Social Media, and Theatre

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Woo, Communication, Positivity, Activator, Includer

Interests: HUGE foodie, music nerd, casual sport enjoyer, and shopaholic

Katie's Morgantown Recommendations:

Family Friendly Restaurant: Mountain State Brewing Co.- where I went with my parents on my campus tour- still a Ball Family Fav!

Student Friendly Nightlife: Check to see what sports are playing and see what's playing at the Met Theatre Downtown

Best WVU Gear: Alumni Hall or the Book Exchange!


Amira Gladwell

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Hometown: Martinsburg, WV

Major: Exercise Physiology, B.S. and Nursing, BSN 

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Context, Analytical, Input, Deliberative, Responsibility

Interests: Loves coffee, reading, and “hot girl” walking

Amira's Morgantown Recommendations:

Outdoor Activities: Pop-up Farmer’s Market on Saturday Mornings

Shopping and Local Finds: Book Exchange for souvenirs, Alumni Hall for WVU Gear, and Old School Vintage Shop for thrifts

Events + Live Entertainment: 123 Pleasant Street for student-friendly nightlife and Blackbear Baseball games

Ella Brandenburg

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Hometown: Hagerstown, MD

Major: Health Administration

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Adaptability, Communication, Competition, Command, Harmony

Interests: Loves coffee, jewelry, and the beach

Ella's Morgantown Recommendations:

Coffee: Almost Heaven Desserts, The Grind, and Sugar Bar. Sugar Bar is my favorite because it has so many cute desserts and great cheesecake

Instagrammable places: WVU mural outside Evansdale crossing and Cooper’s Rock are great options!

Where to hang between classes: My go to is always the Starbucks located in Seneca. There is tons of seating to study and you can pick up a drink and a quick snack before your next class

Elizabeth Deering

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Hometown: Alexandria, VA

Major: Sport Management

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Empathy, Includer, Developer, Communication, Adaptability 

Interests: Loves hiking, reading, spending time with friends on campus, and binging movies

Elizabeth's Morgantown Recommendations: 

On-Campus Eatery: Einstein Bagels located in Reynolds Hall, super fast and always hits the spot!

Best Study Spot: The sixth floor of the Downtown Wise library for a classic spot or the Natural History museum for a more cozy atmosphere

Outdoor Activity: Cheat Lake Park for a relaxing lake day with friends

Luke Hallowell

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Hometown: Rocky River, OH

Major: Sport and Exercise Psychology

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Belief, Empathy, Connectedness, Woo, Communication

Interests: Skiing, running, weightlifting

Luke's Morgantown Recommendations:

Coffee: AntiquiTea House for hot drinks, Stone Tower Brews for iced drinks

Quick Bite: Zeke’s Breakfast & Bakes 

Sweet Treat: Dairy Creme Corner

Zachary Laighton

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Hometown: Boxborough, MA

Major: Geology

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Arranger, Achiever, Competition, Restorative, Activator

Interests: Kickboxing, pottery, hiking, skiing, whittling, backpacking and 80’s glam metal

Zack's Morgantown Recommendations: 

Family-Friendly Restaurants: Mountain Mama’s, House of Shawarma

Rainy Day Activities: Bowling at Mountainlair

Scenic Overlooks: Dorsey's Knob and Ravens Rock

Maria Felsher

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Hometown: Perryopolis, PA  

Major: Criminology & Psychology

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Achiever, Individualization, Input, Deliberative, Relator

Interests: I love coffee, reading, and all things true crime!

Maria's Morgantown Recommendations:

Coffee: Stone Tower Brews

WVU Gear: Alumni Hall

Best Study Spots: The Eberly student lounge or Woodburn Circle!