Admissions Counselor
Martise Younger
Get to know Martise!
What year did you start as a student at WKU?
2018
When did you start as an Admissions Counselor for WKU?
January 2024
What is your favorite time of year at WKU?
Spring
Where are you from?
Newark, DE
What did you study in college?
As an undergraduate student from 2018-2023, I pursued a degree in Recreation Administration with a minor in sports coaching. The skill that stuck with me to this day is learning how to deal with all types of wonderful people as well as their personalities. After graduating, I jumped right back into school pursuing my master’s degree in Student Affairs and was the Graduate Assistant for Student Activities fall semester of 2023.
Advice for new Hilltoppers?
Be You!!
Do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Get involved with this campus, make great connections, have fun, but most importantly do not procrastinate! College is a time to figure out what you love to do, and yes it might change a couple of times, and that’s fine. You may meet your future spouse and your forever friends here. Enjoy every moment during your climb on the Hill. GO TOPS!!!
What does the WKU experience mean to you?
For me personally, Western is my home away from home, I love engaging in our diverse community of learners who all strive to achieve goals for the betterment of our society. Having a support system that guides you and helps you grow personally, professionally, and academically is a great factor to have. The lifelong friends and connections that I have made here at Western have become the best of my overall being.
My favorite WKU tradition and/or memory is:
When I was an undergraduate student, I loved going to the softball, football, and men's and women's basketball games. I also loved being a Navigator as well as helping whenever I could for the Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC). In 2020 I became a member of the Gamma Theta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and performed a one-man step show and placed 2nd. Graduate life wise, I got escort my best friend as she became WKU's 2023 Homecoming Queen and watched her walk across the stage at her graduation.
What is your favorite spot on WKU's campus?
My favorite spot-on campus is the Downing Student Union. This building is where you can hang with friends, eat, go to events, visit advisors, study, and also find a job. It has so many amazing features and services that are provided to students. I frequently visit the Downing Student Union just to speak to my peers and get Chick-fil-A. This has been my "go to" place on campus since I started at WKU.
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