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Katilyn Hepler

PSA Student Kaitlyn Hepler smiling at camera

Why did you choose WVU?

As an indecisive high school senior, I went on over a dozen college campus tours – but as cliché as it sounds, WVU was the only university where I really felt at home. I was impressed by the student body’s Mountaineer Pride, and immediately knew that I wanted to be a part of it. In addition to WVU’s welcoming atmosphere, I was drawn in by the engineering college’s cybersecurity program and the opportunities it would offer me through undergraduate research, student work, and scholarships.

What is your favorite Mountaineer memory?

 My favorite Mountaineer memory is singing “Country Roads” for the first time after the football team’s win against JMU my freshman year.

Why did you want to become a PSA?

I wanted to become more involved in the university and the Morgantown community through community service, become a better leader and public-speaker, and most importantly, share my Mountaineer Pride.

What did you learn from the PSA experience?

The PSA experience allowed me to grow as both a student and professional through volunteer service, class discussions, and presentations hosted by community leaders. Through our class assignments and speeches, I was provided with the opportunity to further develop important soft skills such as public speaking and nonverbal communication. Through our class discussions, I was able to learn from others’ experiences and collaborate with peers who are just as passionate as I am on identifying university issues and what we can do to fix them. Overall, the experience taught me how to become a more confident, effective, and inclusive leader in the WVU community.

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