Aubree Arelt

Junior double majoring in Accounting and Economics.

Hi my name is Aubree Arelt and I’m a double major in Accounting and Economics. I’m a second year Junior and am a Neidermeyer Scholar and Chambers Ambassador. I decided to be a part of these programs because I love WVU and I wanted to help incoming freshman as well as be a bigger part of our community. I am a business major because of my drive and determination. I know I can do great things in the corporate atmosphere. I was being recruited by smaller schools to run cross country, but I ultimately chose WVU and the Chambers School of Business and Economics because of the people and resources. Although I love running, I realized that was the only thing that made me consider other schools. I believe that our program prepares students for their future positions and successful careers. Some advice for freshman would be to try anything that interests you. I made many wonderful memories through new experiences and making new friends. By just trying something new I learned more about myself and made more friends than I could have every dreamed. A difficult thing that I had to overcome was time management. At college you have a lot of freedom so you have to make your own structure that works for you to succeed in the classroom. I hope to leave a lasting impact at WVU as an ambitious trailblazer. I want to seize every opportunity and make the most of my college experience. Some extracurriculars that I am currently involved in are Women in Business, Chaarg, and will be starting Project 168 in the fall. One thing I wish I knew earlier in my college career was that you won’t always see your friends on a daily basis like in high school, so you have to make time to see them or join an activity together. Overall, I have had a great first year and can’t wait to continue working and learning at WVU!