Take a step out of the norm and take chances. Meet new people that you wouldn’t normally talk to. Take advantage of the newness.
Favorite thing about West Chester
The scenery and how the people are very nice. Picnics during the spring are extraordinary.
Jennifer Tanz
Hometown
Havertown, PA
Major
Secondary Education English
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Student Ambassadors, Circle K, English Club
Advice for New Students
Stay here on weekends and get involved!
Favorite thing about West Chester
All the diversity I get to experience throughout the different organizations I’m involved with.
Daniell Smith-Brown
Hometown
Yeadon, PA
Major
Undecided / Chemistry-Biology
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
Gospel Choir, BSU, BMU, Angels of Divinity
Advice for New Students
Get Involved! West Chester has many good opportunities. Take Advantage of them.
Favorite thing about West Chester
My favorite thing about West Chester is the amount of opportunities this school has. There are a number of things that help you benefit from going here.
Alicia Benjamin
Hometown
Yeadon, PA
Major
Early childhood Education
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
Black Student Union, Gospel Choir, IMPACT Bible Study
Advice for New Students
Branch out and meet new people outside of the people you met prior to coming to West Chester.
Favorite thing about West Chester
My favorite thing about West Chester is the many opportunities for people to get involved.
Zuri Stone
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Major
Criminal Justice
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
BSU, Poesis (poetry club), University Ambassadors, Judicial Hearing Officer, Multicultural Recruitment Team.
Advice for New Students
Step out of your comfort zone! Do something you wouldn't normally do on campus.
Favorite thing about West Chester
Lots of free food!
Danielle Gilliam
Hometown
Norristown, PA
Major
Communications Studies
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
King and Queen Court Chair of the Homecoming Committee, President of the Black Student Union, Student Leadership Project Team, Orientation Leader ‘09
Advice for New Students
Get involved but learn to balance with school work because that is what you are here for.
Favorite thing about West Chester
So many things to get involved in and lots of opportunities besides just class. Take advantage!
Anastasia Graham
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Major
Criminal Justice
Class Year
Senior
Involvement/Activities
Judicial Hearing Board (board member), Secretary of Tae Kwon Do Club, BSU, IMPACT Movement
Advice for New Students
Remember to get involved on campus because you’re investing your money – so why not take advantage of your resources.
Favorite thing about West Chester
Great People and there is always free food.
Elise Glunz
Hometown
Harrisburg, PA
Major
English B.A.
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Desk Assistant
Advice for New Students
Just talk to everyone when you get here. Never stop meeting people.
Favorite thing about West Chester
I love the professors and fun that can be had in the classroom.
Maria Lepore-Stevens
Hometown
Wilmington, DE
Major/Minor
Math Education/Literature, Adapted Physical Education
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Adapted Physical Activities club (President), Math club, LGBTQA Ally, intramural basketball, Honors Student Association
Advice for New Students
Get involved in organizations as soon as possible!
Favorite thing about West Chester
The variety of activities available.
Chris Mehrholz
Hometown
Nazareth, PA
Major
Accounting and Finance
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Residence Hall Association (Executive Business Manager), University Ambassador, Habitat for Humanity
Advice for New Students
Get involved. It’s the easiest way to meet people and have fun.
Favorite thing about West Chester
There are so many different organizations to get involved with and there is always something going on.
Jessica Alicea
Hometown
Brigatine, NJ & Horsham, PA
Major
Communications Studies
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
Residence Hall Association, Major Entertainment, Relay for Life, Orientation Leader ‘09
Advice for New Students
Be willing to meet new people and try anything that may be new to you.
Favorite thing about West Chester
Learning community and powder-puff football
Caroline Engel
Hometown
Kingston PA
Major
Elementary Education and Special Education
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
University Ambassadors, CEC (Council for Exception Children), Circle K, Relay for Life, Hillel
Advice for New Students
Get Involved: it is a great way to meet people and it’s a ton of fun.
Favorite thing about West Chester
I love how beautiful the campus is.
Amy Noble
Hometown
Richboro, PA
Major
Elementary Education
Class Year
2012
Involvement/Activities
Student Ambassador, Outdoors Club, Greek Life
Advice for New Students
Get involved and try new things!
Favorite thing about West Chester
The town – there is always things to do!
Kaylene Merselis
Hometown
Vernon, NJ
Major
Secondary English Education
Class Year
2012
Involvement/Activities
Major Entertainment, Relay for Life, OL ‘09
Advice for New Students
Be open minded. Be willing to let high school go. Get involved.
Favorite thing about West Chester
Learning community and Powder-puff football
Breahon Scott
Hometown
Sharon Hill, PA
Major
Education
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
Homecoming, IMPACT
Advice for New Students
Be open minded! There are plenty of things to do on campus. Explore!
Favorite thing about West Chester
Its diversity.
Stephanie Maerten
Hometown
Delron, NJ
Major/Minor
Elementary Education/Reading
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Residence Hall Association ’07-’08, Certified Student Leader, LARC tutor, WAEYC, O.L. 2008 to present
Advice for New Students
Get involved. Take advantage of all the clubs/organizations West Chester has to offer! Get to know your resources and professors!
Favorite thing about West Chester
The size of the school and the beautiful campus!
Catherine Capitano
Hometown
Bensalem, PA
Major
Communications Studies
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
Student Activities Council, Invisible Children, Students in Communications
Advice for New Students
Get involved in something on campus. You will meet tons of people. Also, stay positive
Favorite thing about West Chester
My favorite thing about West Chester is the people. There are so many great people that go and work here.
Saidas Foster
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Major/Minor
Elementary Education/History
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Sisters United, Black Student Union, Women’s Center, Black Men United
Advice for New Students
Have a lot of fun with friends from home because college friends are way cooler!!!
Favorite thing about West Chester
Everyone at WCU is friendly and helpful, and once you are here for a week it begins to feel like home.
Nick Kilpatrick
Hometown
Media, PA
Major
Elementary Education
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Orientation Leader 2008 and 2009
Advice for New Students
Get involved in everything you can.
Favorite thing about West Chester
My favorite thing about West Chester is the friends you can make.
Michelle Lynch
Hometown
Middlesex, NJ
Major
Communications Studies
Class Year
Senior
Involvement/Activities
Circle K
Advice for New Students
College is what you make of it.
Favorite thing about West Chester
The small class size.
Jasmine Mosley
Hometown
Ardmore, PA
Major/Minor
Accounting/Finance
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
Sisters United
Advice for New Students
Get involved, meet new people, and study hard. These are the best years of your life.
Favorite thing about West Chester
The people and variety of organizations
Adrianna Cichonska
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Major
Physical Education
Class Year
Senior
Involvement/Activities
Orientation Leader ‘09
Advice for New Students
Make the best of your time.
Favorite thing about West Chester
My favorite thing about West Chester is the possibilities for students.
Ellen Howard
Hometown
Boiling Springs, PA
Major
Communications Studies
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
SGA, SAC, Major Entertainment, University Ambassadors, Homecoming Committee, Habitat for Humanity
Advice for New Students
Get involved and always be open to meeting new people.
Favorite thing about West Chester
There are over 300 different clubs and organizations and if you don’t find one you like, you can start your own!!!
Francie Oppman
Hometown
Abington, PA
Major
Math Education
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Greek Life
Advice for New Students
Be open and willing to meet new people. Get involved in campus activities.
Favorite thing about West Chester
My favorite thing about West Chester is the community and town around the campus. There are lots of cool stores and good restaurants.
Elizabeth Saldierna
Hometown
West Chester
Major
Political Science/International Relations
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
Student Ambassador, German Club, WCU TV studio, Student Advisor, Big Entertainment, LASO
Advice for New Students
Get Involved.
Favorite thing about West Chester
All the activities.
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Lailaa Ortiz
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA / Limerick, PA
Major
Undecided
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
LASO, MAS Flow
Advice for New Students
Stay focused, be take time to enjoy yourself.
Favorite thing about West Chester
I love the people.
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Lauren Strebel
Hometown
Pottstown, PA
Major/Minor
Business Management/Economics
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Greek Life, Habitat for Humanity, Orientation Leader 2008
Advice for New Students
Forget high school! College is a place to make a brand new you!
Favorite thing about West Chester
The location. Exton, King of Prussia, Citizen’s Bank Park, DE…everything is within an hour.
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Michelle Stark
Hometown
Hamburg, PA
Major
Spanish Communicative Disorders
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Student Activities Council, University Ambassador, Sykes Union Advisory Board
Advice for New Students
Get Involved!
Favorite thing about West Chester
Is meeting new people and all my friends.
Amber Cifrese
Hometown
Toms River, NJ
Major
Political Science/Public Policy
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
University Ambassador, Major Entertainment, Circle K, Student Affairs Worker
Advice for New Students
Be open minded, meet new people, and don’t judge those you don’t know. Get involved, it is the best time of your life.
Favorite thing about West Chester
I love the town and how the campus is laid out. I love the buildings and how the trees fall on Church Street.
Jamie Higgins
Hometown
Harrisburg, PA
Major
International
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Sorority, Pan-Hellenic Council (VP Communications), Habitat for Humanity
Advice for New Students
Have fun and get involved.
Favorite thing about West Chester
The diversity and all the opportunities to get involved on campus.
Shawn Park
Hometown
Selinsgrove, PA
Major
Political Science
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
Habitat for Humanity, BOG
Advice for New Students
Get out there
Favorite thing about West Chester
Campus
Rebekah Balmer
Hometown
Elizabethtown, Pa
Major
Women’s Studies
Class Year
Junior
Involvement/Activities
Sister of Phi Mu, Advocacy Representative(LGBQTA), Women’s Center, Delta Alpha Phi treasurer, Orientation Leader 2008, 2009
Advice for New Students
Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone! There are so many awesome people here to get to know!
Favorite thing about West Chester
I love the Diversity. LGBTQA and Greek Life make West Chester a great home for me.
Angela Cuva
Hometown
West Lawn, PA
Major
Elementary Education
Class Year
Senior
Involvement/Activities
Brother of Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, DA for McCarthy, The Rescue
Advice for New Students
Just be yourself and people will love you for who you are!
Favorite thing about West Chester
I love the town of West Chester! There are so many things to do that you will never be bored!
Colby Langweiler
Hometown
Bucks County, PA
Major/Minor
Communication Studies/Psychology
Class Year
Senior
Involvement/Activities
Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, Homecoming Committee, University Ambassadors, Major Entertainment
Advice for New Students
TRY EVERYTHING! Never limit yourself. You can do anything you want.
Favorite thing about West Chester
It’s not too big, not too small, but just right.
Takiva Pierce
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Major/Minor
Political Sciences/Latin Minor
Class Year
Sophomore
Involvement/Activities
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Taekwondo Club, Political Sciences Club
Advice for New Students
Give West Chester a chance if you don't like it at first and get involved
