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 questions, curiosity, and development than how I look on paper. Being in Watauga gave me access to personable professors who worked to get to know me and give my education some individual attention. Watauga helped me define my educational goals for the rest of my college experience.