Quinn
The environment. Appalachian State is in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which provides not only a beautiful place to live but a great place to do environmental research. I was an environmental biology major and our classes frequently went outdoors to research. We went in streams to analyze fish, we went hiking for mushrooms, and took samples of the air quality. It is a great place to get outside to relax with friends as well. Many students enjoy hiking, snowboarding/skiing, the swimming holes, and rock climbing.
Ellen
The best thing about my school would have to be the value. I feel that Appalachian State can provide anyone with an exceptional education, which should be the main reason why a college is of interest. However, I believe that besides a superb education, one can take away from an experience at Appalachian State besides is the wonderful student environment. Appalachian State has many clubs, activities, and experiences to discover, all while being one of the more inexpensive universities in North Carolina. I firmly believe that the best thing about Appalachian State is it?s value.
David
At any school, the professors can make or break the education experience. Here, they make it. In the biology department, we aren't seen as puny subjects or incomplete adults, we're seen as potential peers. Professors actively engage students by inviting them to be part of their personal research. My zoology professor regularly invites his students to eat lunch with him at the local pizza shop. At other schools, you can feel so small. But here, the faculty make you feel important and completely capable of success.
Joey
sport activities are good whether intramural, club, or varsity if the weather allows for you to play
Andrew
The best thing about the school is the atmosphere inside and outside the classroom and the hospitality of every individual. Everyone is welling to help or guide to where you need to go. As well, the instructors enjoy in seeing you succeed, additionally there is a variety of activities or classes to choose from.
Sarah
The campus, both the scenery and facilities, was beautiful.
Alyssa
The friendliness of the faculty, staff, and all of the students was a large factor in my choice of Appalachian State. Also, other students are very helpful to new students, so the campus really feels like one big family.
Roy
Cost. They rent textbooks which killed me financially before they started this.
Rachel
friendly environment...always something to do....professors are willing to work with you and respond quickly to e-mails..graduate students are tremendous help in the labs...safety....FOOTBALL....advisors have been easy to talk to so I could get on the right path...financial aid office works with me to find scholarships and understand what I can expect for money when studying abroad... THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Victoria
It is a large university with a small "family" atmosphere and an open mind.