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James Lamp
I chose WVU for a variety of reasons. For one, as a proud West Virginian, I wanted to be somewhere that is active in my community and will help me to further West Virginia’s beauty in both its people and surroundings. When I started applying to colleges, one of my main needs was a neuroscience major. With WVU recently establishing a program, I knew that it was almost destined that I come to Morgantown. With both of these together, I know that WVU has and will continue to empower me for years to come against the mental health and drug addiction problems that West Virginia faces today. Let’s Go!
What is your favorite Mountaineer memory?
My favorite Mountaineer memory was going to my first basketball game. As someone from a relatively small town, being in an area with so many strangers was honestly scary. However, the more time that I spent there amongst so many people from different majors, regions and backgrounds made me realize that WVU is so much more than just an academic institution. It is a family.
Why did you want to become a PSA?
When I was in high school, a student ambassador in a program like this came and told us about Morgantown and being a Mountaineer. I stayed and chatted with him after class and had several meetings with him after discussing what it is like here and helped me truly find a home. I hope that I am able to be a light in the fog like my student ambassador did for me all those years ago.