“I have learned much more about myself along the way. In turn, I have been able to plan my future. I fell in love with psychological research throughout the course and intend to pursue it as a career. ”
Linn Ljungemo Psychology
"When I arrived on campus for my football recruiting visit, I felt like I was at home," Goodrich said. "I knew that if I came here, I would feel comfortable and have no issues transitioning into college life."
Jordan Goodrich Social Studies
“When I left the program, I was very prepared to work in the field as well as prepared for graduate-level studies.”
Lyndsay Christman Social Work
“I knew that I didn’t want to be in a classroom full of 100 students, so a small campus with a low student-to-faculty ratio was a must.”
Alyssa Stetson Social Work
“Being a student-athlete helped me get a job in the field that I got my degree in. I increased my organizational skills as well as my time management skills.”
Ali Jones Sport Management
“The programs offered were personalized and my professors showed a true interest in what I wanted to get out of my education. I knew it was the right fit when it felt like my home-away-from-home.”
Ashley Billings Sport Management
“You can cater your studies to where you want to end up. My two majors will help me understand all sides of the entertainment field: how to write stories, use a camera, engineer production, monitor social trends, and how to reach the consumer and get the consumer to care. It’s a pairing that’s perfect for what I want to do.”
Alexandra Huff Digital Communications
“That’s really helpful, and because of that I took website design, intro to digital media, and art classes. Those are skills that ultimately have helped my business. I can create logos, bottle labels, and brochures for our winery, which I wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise.”
Andrew Neddo Business Administration
“I’d love to do anything within the songwriting community. I just super enjoy the process. But to perform my own songs would be the icing on the cake!”
Autumn Chamberlain Music Business and Industry
“The program hit all the bullet points I wanted from a production major. I definitely have learned the technical side — how to operate the camera, tripod, etc. — but I’ve also learned the artistic side of putting it all together, typography, color theory, and more.”
Brandon Hunter Cinema Production
“Working as an early childhood educator challenges me to grow and learn constantly,” Caitlin said, “and it keeps me connected to my local community while also expanding my teaching experience.”
Caitlin Downs Early Childhood Education
“The content of the classes helped develop my own core, which still anchors me today. But the way they were taught has had just as lasting an impact.”
Cameron Sprague Outdoor Education
“Everything clicked really well for me here. I visited other schools, but nothing compared to what I felt at Vermont State…The accepting, positive, uplifting community is definitely a reason I came here.”
Catie Roman Elementary and Special Education
“I really appreciate the lessons they taught. They encouraged us to challenge things, to not just go with what the book says. I had nothing but a good experience.”
Chris Vollaro Environmental Science
“I’ve been with the same professors from start to finish, and you know all your classmates here. The programs are so well-suited for me,” he said. “My advisor sat down with me and helped to open more doors, which led to taking more minors and working toward an associate’s, too. One thing led to the next and kept the ball rolling.”
Christain Kapoukranidis Graphic Design
