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Letter To Younger Self: Zsófi Bevardi

flashes a peace sign and smiles with eyes closed while wearing a “WVU Counseling” hoodie. She stands in front of a scenic view with trees and a city in the distance.

As part of West Virginia University’s May 2025 Commencement celebration,Zsoófi Bevardi, a counseling student from the College of Applied Human Sciences, shares a personal letter to her high school self—reflecting on the growth, challenges, and moments that shaped her WVU experience. This letter provides reflections from students as they approach graduation and begin their professional careers.

Letter To Younger Self: Lauren Marquart

Lauren Marquart smiles while standing outside in front of a brick building, wearing a mustard yellow sweater and a delicate necklace.

As part of West Virginia University’s May 2025 Commencement celebration, Lauren Marquart, an elementary education major from the College of Applied Human Sciences, shares a personal letter to her high school self—reflecting on the growth, challenges, and moments that shaped her WVU experience. These letters are thoughtful reflections from students as they approach graduation and begin their professional careers.

Letter To Younger Self: Emily Knorr

Emily Knorr Knorr poses for a headshot against a white background, smiling in a navy WVU athletic zip-up with the gold Flying WV logo.

As part of West Virginia University’s May 2025 Commencement celebration, Emily Knorr, a health and well-being student from the College of Applied Human Sciences, shares a personal letter to her high school self—reflecting on the growth, challenges, and moments that shaped her WVU experience. This letter provides reflections from students as they approach graduation and begin their professional careers.

Letter To Younger Self: Isaac Jones

poses wearing a white WVU hockey jersey with a shirt and tie underneath. He stands in front of a display of additional West Virginia hockey jerseys.

As part of West Virginia University’s May 2025 Commencement celebration, Isaac Jones, a health and well-being student from the College of Applied Human Sciences, shares a personal letter to her high school self—reflecting on the growth, challenges, and moments that shaped her WVU experience. This letter provides reflections from students as they approach graduation and begin their professional careers.