Tour Leader Recs
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!
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
Amira Gladwell
Hometown: Martinsburg, WV
Major: Exercise Physiology, B.S. and Nursing, BS
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 nd 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
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!
Kyleigh Book
Hometown: Schuylkill Haven, PA
Major: Criminology and anthropology with a minor in Forensics
Interests: Hanging out with friends, playing softball, and watching movies
Kyleigh's Morgantown Recommendations:
Food: Bishops Bagels and Brews, calm atmosphere and great bagels!Activities: Up All Night, I find myself going there for free food and crafts every Friday night
Events: The Farmers market, this is only in the fall on Wednesdays they sell fresh produce and great sweet treats!
Rylee McCurdy
Hometown: Altoona, PA
Major: Advertising and Public Relations
Interests: Reading, crocheting, traveling, shopping
Rylee's Morgantown Recommendations:
Quick Bite: Black Bear Burritos
Sweet Treats: Cold stone Creamery
Instagrammable Places: Rail trail by the river
Gavin Paul Denmead
Hometown: Sparta, NJ
Major: Criminology & History
Interests: Singing/Songwriting, movies, history
Gavin's Morgantown Recommendations:
Restaurant: Mountain State Brewing is always a great choice for some great sandwiches and fire cooked pizza
Activities & things to do: Morgantown Mini Golf
Where to hang between classes:
The Mountainlair is a good place for not only student resources and offices, but food and leisure in between classes