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Meet Cutie Emma Wess!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter.

 

Name: Emma Wess

Age:19

Class Year: Sophomore

From: Bedford, Pennsylvania

Major: Strategic Communications

On-Campus Involvement: Pi Beta Phi, PRSSA

Relationship Status: Single ;)

Favorite WVU Memory: WVU football games/tailgates and getting a bid to Pi Phi

Favorite Food: Chick Fil A waffle fries and ranch

On Friday Night You’ll Find Me: Downtown with the girls

Describe Yourself In 3 Words: Funny, bubbly, nice

Most Embarrassing Moment: Anytime I dance *insert dancing emoji*

Dream Vacation: Paris, again

Plans After Graduation: Move to NYC and work in the magazine industry

Fun Fact: People say I’m Amanda Seyfried’s twin and can quote the movies ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘Clueless’

  I grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. Growing up here I knew there was a possibility of going to West Virginia University my entire life. Although I decided to start my college career at the University of Kentucky, those country roads led me back to WVU in the spring of my sophomore year. This was also the point when I decided to establish myself as a Broadcast Journalist student. Since this point I have strived to become the best possible journalist I can be. I am currently working as a weekend reporter for WDTV-Channel 5 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Prior to receiving this position, I worked as an intern with WCHS-tv/FOX11, in the summer of 2014, where I learned critical editing, interviewing, writing, and speaking skills. I worked closely with anchors, reporters, editors, directors, producers, and even the web team. Aside from the television industry, I am the Campus Correspondent for the West Virginia University Chapter of the online entertainment magazine, Her Campus. Another position I currently hold is the Social Media Chair of WVU’s Radio Television Digital News Association Chapter. In the Fall of 2012, I became a sister of the Alpha Phi Fraternity, in which I held the position of ‘Big Sister Chairman.’ My other passions include horse back riding, scuba diving, being outdoors, and running. I am very adventurous and I try to stay well rounded. My goal in life is to live life to the fullest and be the best possible version of myself. My ultimate goal would be to earn a spot as a reporter/anchor for Fox News, New York. I plan to graduate in December of 2016 and look forward to my future.