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Emma Adams

PSA Student Emma Adams standing on campus smiling.

Why did you choose WVU?

In complete honesty, WVU was not on my radar at all when I initially began my college search. That being said, the more I learned about the school and what it would offer me as a student, the more quickly it rose to the top of my list. Some individuals hear about the institution’s reputation as a “party school” and immediately form judgments based solely off of that, but the label truly is a misconception. After attending my first open house, I learned that WVU’s statistics for getting students into veterinary school are well above the national average. It is an R1 institution, has a remarkable honors college, and was the most affordable option—all of which were important elements for me. However, what sealed the deal was the people I met each time I visited. Everyone was so passionate and friendly that I really just felt like I belonged.

Why did you choose WVU?

In complete honesty, WVU was not on my radar at all when I initially began my college search. That being said, the more I learned about the school and what it would offer me as a student, the more quickly it rose to the top of my list. Some individuals hear about the institution’s reputation as a “party school” and immediately form judgments based solely off of that, but the label truly is a misconception. After attending my first open house, I learned that WVU’s statistics for getting students into veterinary school are well above the national average. It is an R1 institution, has a remarkable honors college, and was the most affordable option—all of which were important elements for me. However, what sealed the deal was the people I met each time I visited. Everyone was so passionate and friendly that I really just felt like I belonged.   

What is your favorite Mountaineer memory?

My favorite Mountaineer memory would have to be my first WVU football game. Due to COVID, my friends and I had to wait a whole year before finally being able to go. It was a scorching day, but the Mountaineer spirit couldn’t be melted as our guys-in-gray shutout LIU. That day was also 9/11, and I remember the feeling of unity in our stadium during the moments of remembrance, but even that couldn’t compare togetherness that washed over us when everyone stood up and sang Country Roads together at the event’s end. 

Why did you want to become a PSA?

I wanted to become a PSA because I have always wanted to give back to this school in a way that would make an impact. When I found out that I was invited to apply to the program, I realized that it was exactly what I was looking for. I admired the prestige the program carried with it and the high standards that it holds its ambassadors to. It also seemed like a great way to make more connections and learn from some of the university’s greatest minds.

What did you learn from the PSA experience?

From my PSA experience, I learned how service and leadership go hand in hand, the importance of the impact of attitude in leadership, and more about the different leadership styles and which ones I tend to utilize. As PSAs, we strive to improve ourselves, our school, and our community through the activities we do and the impact we can have, and this knowledge helps contribute to my growth as a person, a leader, and a community member. 


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