I remembered one of the first things I asked a second-year student…“Do you get to come up for air?” They said you might feel like you’re drowning in work and always studying but there are times you get to take that breather. West Virginia has a lot to offer and in the times I get to take a break, I take advantage. When you’re choosing a program, it needs to feel like home and a new adventure. School is the time to make some friends while you all work towards your common goals. My friends and I have explored some of the most beautiful places together. Morgantown has a ton of restaurants and the friendliest people. I will admit I take runs through the nice neighborhoods and admire that someday I could live in a cute house like these with the job I’m working towards (kind of a reminder to get back to studying). The nature views are by far the best. They aren’t called the mountaineers for nothing around here! So, if you plan a visit here, or commit to the program, check out some of the views and enjoy your time in Morgantown. As my year is coming to a close, before I leave for rotations, I’m trying to soak in a lot of the good things this school had to offer.
A couple of must-see nature views on the list:
Coopers Rock State Park (take Raven Rock Trail for a second overlook)
White Park Waterfalls
Cheat Lake
On the Right Path(ology) 