Here at West Virginia University, the Admissions Team thinks it’s really important to highlight students who excel academically but who are also diverse in a variety of ways.

That’s why we reached out to Sally Ayob, an international student who came all the way from Egypt to pursue her master’s (and now her Ph.D.) at West Virginia University.

Here’s what Sally had to say.

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Believe it or not, design was once viewed as a luxury, not an importance. Marketers and business-minds-alike were more concerned with getting the information dispersed, and if it looked pretty … well, that’s good too.

But today, consumers are demanding much more thought behind the campaign, product, or service. With technology readily available, consumers are informed, and their attention is much harder to grab (not to mention the thousands of businesses vying for their attention).

Businesses...

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The Journalism Field

Journalism is the art of storytelling.

Writing, editing, and effectively communicating these stories are the skills that form a journalist’s foundation. But with the rise of social media, the field of journalism is taking on new dimensions. These new dimensions require a deep and varied repertoire of skills.

In addition to fundamental skills, journalists in today’s market are expected to be experienced in, or at least familiar with — social media, various forms of visual...

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You’re a freshman in college. You choose your major based on your current interests, but upon graduation, you realize that your pursuits have changed. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone!

West Virginia University understands that transitioning from one area of study to another can be difficult. That’s why we talked to Rickie Huffman, a WVU student who gave us some insight regarding her journey in switching fields of study. 

She explains how changing fields of study, her graduate...

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As the human population ages, the health care industry must strive to meet the demands of inevitable changes. Simply put, we will always have evolving health care needs, so in turn, we will always need professionals to care for and assess our health.

The health care industry is among the fastest growing — with the employment of health care occupations expected to grow about 19 percent between 2014 and 2024.

But in order to address the complexities of modern health science, it’s imperative that...

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At first glance, it is difficult to understand the difference between computer science and computer engineering. There is a great deal of overlap between the two fields. Both fields work with computer software and hardware, both require a working knowledge of advanced mathematical principles, and both necessitate creative problem-solving skills.  

However, there are some key differences between computer science and computer engineering. If you are looking to pursue a postgraduate degree in these...

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Thought leaders are essential to disrupting industries. The old ways of performing tasks are fast becoming dated or unnecessary, and instead of aiming to update processes, thought leaders are completely changing the fields themselves.

These disruptors are experts in their fields who can make changes because they understand their industries. Ultimately, thought leaders across industries are innovators, creative thinkers, and open-minded changemakers.

Still, the question remains: How does a...

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Interested in a career in the arts? But not sure what to do once you’ve graduated from college?

That’s totally okay.

Unlike other professions, artists rarely follow one common career trajectory, so it can be overwhelming to figure out which next step is right for you without some varied consideration.

West Virginia University’s School of Art & Design offers master’s degrees in eight different areas of the visual arts: a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics, Graphic Design, Intermedia & Photography,...

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If you’re a recent college grad (or have a career but want a change) thinking about pursuing an advanced career in something creative, the likes of medical school, law school, and business school might not sound very appealing to you. But it turns out that you can easily pursue a graduate degree in an area outside of those vocations, and you’ve got a lot of options! West Virginia University has over 180 graduate degree programs, and several of these degrees are designed to satisfy the craving...

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Thinking about becoming a Mountaineer? I may be biased, but you can’t go wrong with West Virginia where you get unparalleled opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

You probably have a good idea of what it’s like to go to graduate school, but what exactly can you look forward to as a graduate student at WVU? I’m glad you asked.

Let’s start at the beginning.

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