Madison Brooks

B.A. in Psychology, West Virginia University; M.A. in Counseling, West Virginia University

Hometown: Martinsburg, WV.

My hobbies: Hiking/going for walks in new places, Netflix, reading, yoga, and trying new coffee shops.

My favorite spots around SU: I enjoy taking walks through Sarah’s Glen and Jim Barnett park. Also, anything on the Downtown Walking Mall! I like eating outside at any of the restaurants and listening to live music.

What makes SU special to me: It has the opportunities of a large university with a close-knit community atmosphere among staff and students.

My advice: Get connected on campus in as many ways as possible – joining student organizations, meeting people in classes, getting to know other students in your dorm and attending as many events as you can. Ask a lot of questions to a lot of people (your program faculty, current students, staff around campus, etc.) and find ways that interest you to get involved both on campus and in the greater community.