Caroline Drummonds

Hello! My name is Caroline Drummonds, I am from Winchester, VA. I am also a Marketing major here at WVU. My goal as a mentor is to help incoming freshmen feel welcome at WVU. When I was a freshman, there were some things I wish I knew that I know now. One thing is to find a balance between school and your social life. Being a freshman, you are learning to be more independent by starting a new life. It can be hard to juggle your social life with your academic life. Putting your school work first while also leaving available personal time to unwind. Finding that beneficial balance can help you thrive at college! Another valuable piece of information I wish I knew is how to become more organized. Being organized can help you be consistent with your assignments and important dates. No one wants to turn in work late and miss out on points. An example of being organized is writing down all your homework dates, exams, and extra credit in a planner or calendar. This can help you become aware of your upcoming events and schoolwork without missing a beat. I became a peer mentor to help incoming freshmen feel welcomed and comfortable in their new homes. It will be the best 4 years of their lives, and they should enjoy it stress-free.