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
"I will definitely remember the people the most. I’ve made an incredibly strong group of friends here and I think our bond will last a long time," he said. "If I were to get nothing else out of Castleton Campus (which is not the case), the people I’ve met here would make it worth my time.”
Cameron Wescott Music Education
“I will never forget performing half-time shows, or traveling to track meets,” she said. “I will always remember being on stage in Casella and will never forget my friends and the faculty/staff who have changed my life.”
Danielle Solomon Music Education
“VTSU laid the foundation for me to leap forward fearlessly, achieve my high goals, and dreams,” he said.
Edward Wilkin Music Education
“All of the teachers in the Music department have helped me learn so much about music in the last three years, but Dr. Sherrill Blodget and Beth Thompson have had the biggest impact on me,” she said.
Saige King Music
“Everything that happens along the way is beneficial,” said Tamasi, “You can learn valuable lessons from everything, good and bad, and that will shape your journey.”
Gabrielle Tamasi Pre-Law
“Its small class sizes and warm, knowledgeable faculty not only encouraged me to learn but to develop close-knit relationships with fellow students and professors,” she explains. “The bonds I formed with the faculty of the Natural Sciences Department had major influences on my career as a physician.”
Crystal Golding Pre-Med
“Without all of the people that influenced and encouraged me, I would not be on this career path. They have given me ample support and guidance that will forever stay with me. I know that after graduation, I will be able to use my professors as references for the rest of my life,” Bover said.
McKenzie Bover Psychology
“When I first came to Castleton campus, I was incredibly impressed by what the Psychology department offers,”
Mikayla Shaw Psychology
“The courses I took and the experiences I was provided have served as the foundation of my career. These opportunities provided me a wide array of experiences and helped teach some of the fundamental principles I needed to begin in this field,”
Alyssa Leonard Castleton
“Joining clubs, playing sports, and challenging myself to make new friends and have new experiences made my overall University experience one to remember and has also provided me with confidence to do those same things in the real world,” she said.
Dani Crawford Sport Management
“Through being highly involved on campus, I have been able to build relationships with members of the Castleton Community at a wide range and develop bonds that will last a lifetime,” he said.
Paytton Hobbs Sport Management
“Through college I realized I could do more than I ever thought!”
Jess Kimball Psychology