Tour Leader Recs
Maria Amores
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!