Catawba College Blogs

How to Spend a Summer Near Catawba

June 28, 2019

Staying in the Catawba area this summer? Then you'll want to take advantage of all the exciting things in and around Salisbury! We asked students about their favorite things to do in the area and these are the top 5 ways to spend a summer in Salisbury! 5. Day at Dan Nicholas Park Dan Nicholas Park…

Take a Hike in My Shoes

June 17, 2019

Category: Student Blogs

This class was absolutely nothing like what I expected it to be. I impulsively joined the “Finding Yourself on the Appalachian Trail” honors class only three days before spring semester began. I remember sitting in class on the first day, when Dr. Aagaard and Dr. Hand dropped a bomb on me - our…

Researching the Validity of The ManU Fitness Test

June 10, 2019

Category: Student Blogs

I wanted to take a moment to share how Catawba College has given me the opportunity to lead my first research project during my undergraduate studies. I am a rising junior studying Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Medicine. During the 2019 spring semester, I had been guided by Dr.…

My Short Film: Behind the Scenes

May 31, 2019

Category: Student Blogs

I love making videos, I have always loved making videos. However, I was convinced it was just something I would do for fun. The first video I ever made was an early high school music video for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. At first it was just something I found interesting, but a few months later, I…

The Eyes of a Transfer

May 16, 2019

Category: Student Blogs

Transferring is never something one wants to endure, leaving the comfort of usual surroundings and stepping into the fear of the unknown. But, that was my life. A miserable freshman hiding behind a fake smile in hopes that it would eventually turn into actual happiness. Luckily, the joy would…