Studying abroad is often described as a “life changing experience.” Students can immerse themselves within a culture for an extended period of time while also continuing to receive their education. While the experience comes with incredible lifelong memories and friends, it’s surely not without its day to day struggles. “I think the most difficult aspects […]
Believe it or not, many businesses in the Castleton Community enjoy having VTSU Castleton students around. On a recent afternoon, several businesses were visited, and workers were asked if they prefer Castleton when the students are here or when they’re away on break. Perhaps surprisingly, some readers, workers, and residents at each place said they […]
This past weekend I took my first journey outside of England. Me and five of my friends booked at last minute trip to Amsterdam for my friend Lucy’s 20th birthday. By last minute, I mean my friend Savannah planned the whole thing two days before we left. Arriving in Amsterdam and getting through customs was […]
In Leavenworth Hall in room 59 resides Patty Moore, the head of the College Steps program on the VTSU Castleton campus. Started in the fall of 2012, the College Steps program is designed to help adults with learning and social differences learn how to succeed in independence and try out the college environment. “The College […]
Media and Communication professor Sam Davis-Boyd enters her office in Leavenworth Hall earlier than the rest, usually by 7:30 a.m., often earlier. Her tidy office houses a bookshelf of film texts and three of the 15 antique cameras from her collection, along with a poster of one of her favorite films, “Born in Flames.” Sitting […]
Q. What would you say is one of your fondest memories of being at Castleton? A. My professors were very open, and they were available to work with me or answer any questions that I had. I also worked with the IT department as a technician, and I was more of an adult student, if […]