Watauga Residential College

Hi! My name is Addie and I'm a second year Wataugan from Kitty Hawk on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For me, making the decision to come to Appalachian State proved to be quite the transition! I chose to apply to Watauga because I was interested in the close-knit community and interesting classes I have only seen offered here. The classes are small and interactive,...

Hi! I'm Daelyn, a current Sophomore from Charlotte, North Carolina. I'm an English Major with a concentration in Professional Writing and an aspiring Anthropology minor. Watauga offered me something few other programs could: close-knit learning environments. Small classes provide the one-on-one attention I love. Here, I'm not just a number, but an individual. Through...

Hey! I'm Brandon, a junior Wataugan majoring in sociology. Watauga has been challenging in the best way. The courses are all interesting and engaging, but the biggest part is the people. Interacting with the people in my Watauga classes and the dorm definitely was different. In such a community-oriented dorm, you interact with your classmates much more than other places...

My name is Christina and I am from Cary, North Carolina. Watauga's close-knit community and intimate, challenging courses drew me to apply initially. Since then, the friendships I've formed with both students and professors enticed me to stay. Professors and students alike challenged what I thought I knew and encouraged me to delve deeper into topics discussed in and...

I'm Julia. I was raised in Raleigh, NC, but moved to Appalachian from sunny California. I'm pursuing a double major in Sustainable Development and Psychology, with a minor in Non-Profit Studies, and currently hold a 4.0 GPA. I joined Watauga because I am passionate about alternative, experiential education. I've valued being in a community that cares more about my...

Hello! My name is Keven and I'm a junior Wataugan! I'm the second guy from the right in this photo, and these are my some of my Watauga friends: Matt, Ebuka, and Lauren. My major is Religious Studies and my minor is Non-Profit Management. Watauga has been an incredible experience. I can be a pretty shy person sometimes and one of the many things Watauga has helped me...

Hi All! I’m Alex, a recent graduate but a current employee of Appalachian State University. I’m originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but lived in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for a number of years during middle school and early high school. I majored in Advertising, with a focus on the Creative Design. I work as the Media & Communications Specialist...