Meet our Student Tour Guides!
Where’s the best place to study for finals? What’s the most delicious meal in the dining hall? Where’s the best photo spot on campus? Find out anything you need to know about Wilkes University by asking a student tour guide.
Our student tour guides come from different hometowns, pursue different majors and have different interests. But these students all have one thing in common: They love Wilkes. Take a few minutes to go behind the scenes and get to know a little more about these students who know more about this campus than just about anyone.
Alexi Payne
Major: Biology
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes for their fantastic medical school acceptance rate and the tight-knit
community that the university creates. When stepping on campus for the first time
during a tour, I got the feeling that this would be the place where I would spend
the next four years of my life.
Alison Gardner
Major: Psychology
Graduation Year: 2022
Hometown: Milton, Pa.
I chose Wilkes because the moment I stepped on campus, it felt like home. Wilkes stood
out to me more than other campuses, not only because of the environment, but because
of the opportunities that I would be given while attending here.
Allen Kokilananda
Major: Accounting
Graduation Year: 2022
Hometown: Annadale, Va.
I chose Wilkes to further my academic and athletic career at a place that also makes
me feel at home.
Allie Faunce
Major: Environmental Engineering
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes because it felt like home as soon as I stepped on the campus. From
the small class sizes to all the opportunities on campus, I knew Wilkes was the one
for me!
Allie Gundlah
Major: Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Hometown: Pompton Lakes, N.J.
I chose Wilkes for its beautiful campus and small class sizes. I love being able to
have such personal relationships with my teachers.
Angela Croop
Major: Neuroscience
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes because it was so welcoming and automatically made me feel at home.
There is so much to get involved in and there is always something happening on campus
for students. I love the campus community feeling and the opportunities Wilkes has
to offer!
Angelina Belotti
Major: Business Management
Graduation Year: 2023
I chose Wilkes because it was close to home, even being a commuter I’m still involved
in so much on the campus. Wilkes makes me feel safe and I feel like I’ll get great
opportunities for my future. Everyone here is like one big family and I love it.
Cassidy Catrambone
Major: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes because right when I stepped on campus I felt at home. I love the individualized
attention from our professors, at a smaller school like Wilkes they get to know you
name by name, and not just a number.
Cassidy Taylor
Major: Psychology
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes because it is so inclusive and inviting. I love that I can be just
a few minutes from where I grew up yet I feel like I am in an entirely new city when
I step onto campus. The support of the faculty as well as my peers, and sense of community
throughout campus are so important to me. It definitely helped make my transition
from high school to college much smoother and less stressful.
Devon Catrambone
Major: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes for the small class sizes, and the individual support I get from my
professors. I love that professors actually care about me and my future career.
Gisela Orama
Major: Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2025
I chose Wilkes because as soon as I stepped onto campus, I felt like I was home. Also
because the Pharmacy program is very serious and have one of the highest job after
graduation rates.
Grace Cole
Major: Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2023
I chose Wilkes because when I visited to the campus, I knew right away I belonged
here. Another reason is the Chemistry program has great opportunities for me to pursue
my career.
Hallie Fromm
Major: Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Hometown: Stewartstown, Pa.
I chose Wilkes because of the pharmacy program and the school's amazing labs. Coming
from a small town, I also chose Wilkes because of the small-town atmosphere. Everyone
knows everyone.
Hannah Farkus
Major: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2022
Hometown: Emmaus, Pa.
I ultimately chose Wilkes because of the small campus size. It was really easy to
find my way around campus and make friends.
Ian Petro
Major: Electrical Engineering
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes because I felt it to be a place where I could really grow as a person.
Everyone on campus is smiling and the atmosphere is so inviting. Another reason I
chose Wilkes was the level of distinction of the engineering program. The amount of
hands on time in the labs could not be matched by any other school. Wilkes is just
a good fit for me.
Jaycee DeMaria
Major: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2023
I chose Wilkes because the campus was beautiful and I could see myself here for the
next four years, the Nursing Program has amazing opportunities that will prepare me
for my future as a nurse!
Jess Turnitza
Major: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes because it was the only school that truly catered to my many wants
and needs. Wilkes allows me to maintain an intensive nursing curriculum, while still
balancing my time in the pool as a D3 athlete and an active student on campus.
Juliann Duignam
Major: Supply Chain Management
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes because of the smaller size campus and ability to know your professors
on a personal level. It seemed like a place I could grow academically, as well as
individually. When I came on my visits everyone was friendly and made me feel welcomed.
Kait Falco
Major: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes because it truly is a small school with big opportunities. I love the
small class sizes because you get to know everyone in your major and your professors.
Everyone at Wilkes wants you to help you and see you succeed.
Kaylee Hornberger
Major: Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Hometown: Williamsport, Pa.
I chose Wilkes because it felt like another home to me!
Kalyn Lash
Major: Neuroscience/Biology
Graduation Year: 2023
I chose Wilkes because it felt like a home away from home. Everyone I met was welcoming
and friendly. Everyone around wants to see you succeed!
Kelly Birch
Major: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2023
I chose Wilkes because I felt like I belonged here as soon as I stepped foot on campus
for the first time. Everyone was welcoming with a smile and always eager to help with
any questions I had.
Laurel Hopfer
Major: Neuroscience
Graduation Year: 2022
I chose Wilkes because I really enjoy the community on campus and also having the
ability to walk to so many different places for fun activities.
Leslie Lopez
Major: Biology
Graduation Year: 2022
Hometown: Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Living so close I've definitely had an inside view into the tight knit community at
Wilkes and has always felt like home for me. I love that Wilkes allows students to
build close relationships with professors and faculty, and offers opportunities that
you would see at bigger universities.
Madison Coolbaugh
Major: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2023
I chose Wilkes because for me it feels like being at home where everyone knows you
personally by your name. Along with being known, everyone here has a chance to develop
their own personality while always being accepted.
Mia Bailey
Major: Undeclared Science
Graduation Year: 2023
I chose Wilkes because it is the school best suited for what career I want. It’s not
too big and the teachers know who you are. Everyone is helpful and kind, I couldn’t
imagine a better experience.
Paige Hepner
Major: Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Hometown: Selinsgrove, Pa.
I chose Wilkes because from the moment I stepped on campus I felt like I was home.
The students, professors, and others that I met when I went on my first tour helped
to make my decision to come to Wilkes an easy one.
Rhena Lauver
Major: Undeclared
Graduation Year: 2023
I chose Wilkes because it best suited my needs for a college. The school is small
which makes it more intmate and closely-knit. The campus is welcoming and everyone
is friendly.
Zoe Winnestaffer
Major: Psychology/Criminology
Graduation Year: 2023
I chose Wilkes because from the moment I stepped on campus I felt like I was home.
The students, professors, and others that I met when I went on my first tour helped
to make my decision to come to Wilkes an easy one.