Kerry Gilbride

A Finance major with an Entrepreneurship minor, from Stockertown, PA.

Hi. My name is Kerry, and I will be a junior this year. I am majoring in finance, and I absolutely love it. I am from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, which is about five hours from WVU, and I was originally born in New Jersey. Some of my favorite things to do are working out, going outdoors, listening to music and drawing. I can help to the best of my ability with any classes students might need help with, but can also just give advice or answer any questions they might have about WVU. I have lived in Evansdale and Downtown, so I am very familiar with both sides of campus if anyone has any questions about that.

I always hated when people would ask me in the beginning of my college career what kind of job I would like someday. I honestly had no clue and I’m still deciding what I would like to try to do with my degree. I always felt embarrassed that I couldn’t give people an answer, but I knew it was better than making something up. So don’t feel pressured right away to figure that out.

I was in freshman’s shoes just two years ago. I still remember how tough it was in the beginning of freshman year and all the struggles that has happened along the way. I have overcome many of my struggles though, and I have never been so proud of myself. I have tried so hard in school and my hard work has paid off. I would love to give other students my advice.