Catawba College Blogs

A Week at College during COVID-19

September 17, 2020

by Miracle Etim-Andy '23 Even though this semester at Catawba looks a little different, it definitely feels the same. COVID-19 has kept a lot of college campuses from opening this semester, and some that made the decision to reopen have had to go back to virtual learning. Catawba chose to reopen…

A Day at the Agritourism Conference

February 28, 2020

Category: Student Blogs

Editor's Note: Catawba College Senior Peyton Pruitt attended the North America Farmers Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) Agritourism Conference and Expo in Charleston, SC. She shares her experience below. By Peyton Pruitt '20 This spring I have the opportunity to intern at Miller Davis…

My Trip to Germany and Poland

January 28, 2020

Category: Student Blogs

This Winter break, I had the once-in-a-lifetime experience to travel to Germany and Poland with my classmates for a study abroad trip related to our class, States of Killing: Genocide in the 20th century. During the class we learned about mass genocides that have occurred throughout the history with…

It’s Fun to Intern at the YMCA

January 23, 2020

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During my internship at the YMCA Camp Weaver, I was a Garden Coordinator, Animal Caretaker, and Camp Counselor. It was a great experience that I look back on fondly, remembering how fun it was. I was able to work with and care for many things, including: a beehive, pigs, rabbits, chickens, snakes,…

Shakers and Students Partner Up For Fall Dance

January 14, 2020

Category: Student Blogs

The November Shakers Dance was a night to remember with dancing, a DJ, a photo booth, a raffle drawing, and lots and lots of food. The Shakers Dance is a monthly event for adults, 18 years of age and older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The dance is a partnership of the Arc of…