Class of 2024 - Shelbey Groves

Shelbey  Groves1) Why did you choose WVU?

I was born and raised in West Virginia and did my undergrad at WVU, so WVU SOD was an easy choice.

2) What is your favorite activity?

Rock Climbing

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

TV Program = Friends, Movie = Secondhand Lions, Music Artist = Tyler Childers

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

My close circle of friends is all very driven. They have always supported me and made difficult tasks (like getting into dental school) much more bearable and have influenced me more than they know!

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

Amelia Earhart. What girl wouldn’t want to be the coolest female pilot in history?

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

I hope I’ll still have time to get outside, see my friends and family, etc.

7) How do you deal with stress?

I try to do something active that forces my mind off whatever is stressing me out, usually by taking some time to rock climb.

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

I would give everyone equal opportunity to education and success.