“It’s about being versatile and trying new things, recognizing that even if you don’t know 100 percent what you’re getting into, be ready to learn,”
Christy Rosario Music Business and Industry
“The program at Lyndon gives me the opportunity to reach my goals in the classroom and outside the classroom. There’s a large group of people who come from Lyndon who are in the position I strive to be in, and I’ve made a lot of connections. If you’re looking to ski and do what you love, Lyndon is the place to be.”
CJ Gaunce Outdoor Education, Leadership and Tourism
“This is one of the only schools that offer in-depth classes on restorative justice. I put a lot of value on that… I feel like I have the ability and motivation to change the system to make it fairer.”
Cole Stillson Criminal Justice
“The cool thing about our program is that when most students graduate, they have some sort of certification in the industry,”
Marie Vaine Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism
“Here, you know everyone in your classes, and you know all your professors just like they’re friends of yours. It’s pretty incredible,” he said.
Maison DeJesus Climate Change Science
"I’m working on weaving art and literature together with the education component of my degree. Exploring these areas has allowed me to find outlets that I can direct students to.”
Emily Mixon Interdisciplinary Studies
“The biggest thing is getting your name out there. All my professors have been telling me this,” she said. “You learn how to price a picture out, how to sell things and brand yourself. That will definitely help.”
Electra Poulsen Animation and Illustration
“Small class sizes made the professors more approachable, as opposed to being in an auditorium with 400 students. The professors are flexible. They want to work with you. That was something I really appreciated, as well as how flexible they were in accepting my associate degree. Seeing them as professors and also designers on the side was inspiring. That really motivated me and opened my eyes to new possibilities. It told me that this is a really fun field in general.”
Diego Melendez Graphic Design
“Making connections and becoming a leader are things I really didn’t see myself doing. I’ve found myself and gained all the skills I have through the encouragement of the people in this program.”
Colleen Hagan Psychology
“Getting involved in extracurricular things gives you a greater connection to the campus. It’s more of a community when you get involved with other things.”
Eliza Doncaster Biology
“Be kind to yourself. Talk to new people. Put yourself out there. Go to your professor’s office for help. Raise your hand and ask questions. You’re there for your education.”
Emily Cass Math and Education
“helps make sure that what’s being taught in classes is up to date … and what students are learning is relevant to what’s needed in real life,” Emily said. “Because I went to that small, tight-knit school, I have all these connections on the board now.”
Emily Jones Business Administration
“I like everything about the program. My professors are really good and fun. The classes are very practical. You’re not just learning something for a test and then forgetting it. You’re going to use it in your career,”
Emma Moore Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism
“The class schedule fit into my life without a total upheaval and provided the path for me to get this specific credential in School Counseling … I’m doing what I wanted to do be doing.”
Erin Dezell Counseling
“To be the first clinical exercise physiologist and to run a cardiac rehab program at Weeks Medical Center just two years after graduation is something I’m proud of, and I definitely owe it to the Vermont State faculty. The time we spent in the lab made me comfortable going into that right away in the workforce…I don’t think the education at Vermont State could have been any better than it was.”
Erin Holt Exercise Science