Class of 2024 - Brenden Honaker

Brenden Honaker1) Why did you choose WVU?

I chose WVU because this is home. I grew up the son in a military family that moved a lot but was always welcome by friends and family in West Virginia.

2) What is your favorite activity?

My favorite activity is going to the gym.

3) What is your favorite TV program, movie, and who is your favorite music artist?

Tv program: Game of Thrones

Movie: Avengers Endgame

Music Artist: J. Cole

4) Who has been your greatest influence in your life, other than a family member, and why?

My greatest influence has been a variety of people. There isn’t a particular person I can credit influence on me alone because for various aspects in my life, I’ve always looked for a different person who had a unique attribute I admired most.

5) If you could be anyone, other than yourself, who would that be and why?

If I could be anyone, I would be Elon Musk because I admire his ability to notice significant issues around him and develop solutions regardless of their difficulty.

6) What are your biggest worries about coming to the WVU dental school this fall?

I worry about the adjustment and balancing time between school and other important aspects of my life like physical health, family, and friends.

7) How do you deal with stress?

I deal with stress by relaxing with a book or tv, going outside, or going to the gym.

8) If you could change the world, what would you do?

I would help to find a perfectly renewable source of energy so we can end pollution and power our modern society without issue.