Out-of-State Students

Roy Moye

Major: Aerospace Engineering
Hometown: Raytown, MO

WSU interests: National Society of Black Engineers, Student Ambassador Society, Black Student Union, Shocker Track and Field, Shocker Basketball, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Multicultural Student Mentoring Program

Is WSU a good fit for out-of-state students?
I am glad I left my state and became a Shocker, and I truly feel like WSU is my home away from home. WSU has many programs and resources to make out-of-state students feel welcome. I even had a mentor who showed me around and filled me in on campus life and the city. WSU is a GREAT FIT for out-of-state students.

Why did you choose WSU?
It has one of the top aerospace engineering programs in the country and is located in the heart of the aerospace industry, which makes getting practical experience that much easier.

What’s great about being a Shocker?
We have the best student section in all college athletics and the best faculty and staff. Also, there is no limit to what you can be involved in on campus.

The last thing I Googled: Puerto Rico
Favorite class: Mechanics of Materials
Campus squirrels are: Bold! They love to people watch.

Alex Kortan

Major: Sport Management
Hometown: Fremont, NE

WSU interests: Student Ambassador Society, Sport Management Student Association, Shocker basketball and baseball

Is WSU a good fit for out-of-state students?
WSU is my second home. On my campus tour, I saw a warm, welcoming community, unlike a lot of other colleges I visited. People legitimately enjoy being on campus and are proud of being Shockers—and now I’m one of them.

What are the advantages of going to college in a large city?
WSU’s location provides endless opportunities to build your resume and get the professional experience you’ll need after graduation. Combine that with a traditional college experience, and you have the best four years of your life.

What’s the best thing about WSU campus life?
The sense of community and involvement around campus. I always feel like I have some sort of connection with just about everybody.

Campus squirrels are: All fun and games until one laughs at you.
Best eats on campus: Chick-Fil-A, hands down.
Favorite class: Sport Psychology, or really any class taught by Mark Vermillion