Student Perspectives
Life as a Wake Forest Student
Experience daily life at Wake Forest through genuine student perspectives and stories, and the moments that define the Demon Deacon experience.
Wake Forest Students, in Their Own Words
Discover authentic Wake Forest stories told by the students who experience life here every day. Through their own words, explore the moments that shape their college exporations, the people and experiences that inspire them, and the ideas that spark their curiosity.
From meaningful connections and campus life experiences to academic discoveries and personal growth, gain an inside look at what it means to learn, live, and thrive at Wake Forest.
Select a student below to explore their story and discover the advice they have to share.
Maddie Smiley
Office Hours Available: How Accessible are Our Professors?
Makena Moore
Beyond the Motto: Pro Humanitate across the Disciplines
Blake Robison
Pro Humanitate, Pro Tips: My Guide to the WFU Application
Maya Roth
From Pit Swipes to the Quad: A Day in My Life at Wake Forest
Joshua Yama
From Concrete Jungle to Magnolia Trees: My Move to Wake Forest
River Ward
Cozy Corners and Campus Culture: Finding Your Place in Our Library
Hailey Auster
10 Things Wake Forest Taught Me (That Weren’t on the Syllabus)
Andrew Smith
Life Beyond the Quad: Exploring the Twin City