“I found out quickly after finishing my undergraduate that my passion was teaching,” he said. “VTSU Castleton's Music department has created a custom experience that is tailored specifically for my goals.”
Stephen Klepner Music Education M.A.
Randolph Campus has a very rigid program that ingrains individuals to be very independent, organized, and manage time-sensitive projects. These strengths are needed to be a successful employee
Ashley (Bishop) Atkins Civil and Environmental Engineering
I would say that the biggest takeaway I had from my time at VTSU was that it taught me how to think logically. How to be a better problem solver which is an asset both personally and professionally. There was not any one class or experience that I would fall back on it was really to total experience of living on campus and taking part in the day-to-day grind of learning the trade.
Steve Loyer Associate in Electrical Engineering Technology
I knew I wanted to study practical engineering early on in my life and Vermont State was such a natural fit, I never applied to any other college. I came to Vermont Tech with the intention of graduating with an associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, but shortly into my experience transitioning to the bachelor’s degree I have now.
Kevin Orth Engineering and Computing
VTSU allowed me to develop a sense of curiosity which is such an advantage to anyone who wishes to continue in their academic career
Heather Foley Biology
To be able to sit down in a classroom with the 11 other students studying organic chemistry and discussing the task as hand rather than sitting through a lecture and trying to figure out what the professor was talking about later was huge
Kelly Costa Biology
I loved going to a small school in a rural setting,” said Doran. “I grew up in Castleton and I always felt right at home
Katelyn Doran Health Science
Vermont State University helped to forge my initial passions for water-related issues, both regarding quality and quantity
Kaitlin Hayes Environmental Science
My advisor truly cares about my education and career goals, and goes above and beyond my expectation of what an advisor should do
Antonietta Girardi History
The quiet and serene setting of the Castleton campus has provided me with the best place to live and study
Alexandra Hutchins Business Administration
VTSU has provided me with the tools to grow intellectually. I cannot express how grateful I am for the opportunities that Castleton has provided me. From equipping me with various internships, scholarship, and volunteer opportunities, Castleton has molded me into a strong, resilient, and goal-driven scholar.
Chidinma Ezugwu Math degree
This University gave me an excellent academic foundation that shaped the professional individual, and the person I am today
Catalina Alcaraz-Guzman Communication
Knowing my personality, I didn't want to attend a school where I would just be a number and not really know the majority of my classmates
John Paluzzi Communications
“These are my people. They supported me as professors, mentors, and friends,” Woods said. “They provided me with tools, encouraged me to ask questions, allowed me to challenge them, and challenged me in return.”
Karsen Woods Media and Communication
“Through the Communication department, I learned that a career in entertainment was ultimately what I wanted to pursue. Through writing news stories, editing video, and working in front of and behind the camera in Video Workshop taught me that I wanted to work in TV,”
Maegan Walsh Media and Communication
