Curtain Call

Over the past year I have been writing this blog for Appalachian Admissions. The objective of the blog was to give prospective Appalachian students an insight to life as an Appalachian student. However, it is this past semester that I have really brought into my task, and this is due to the fact that this semester is my last attending Appalachian. Therefore, I felt as though it was time I recognized all the influences that brought me here and exhibited my appreciation to the people who have shown me such a wonderful time.

This task I completed for Appalachian Admissions was far from tedious, as one might think. In fact I have found it a pleasure. I feel fulfilled that I have been able to publicly display my affection to those who have had such a significant impact on not only my undergraduate career but my life. Additionally, I hope by recognizing these various influences and people I have provided prospective students a positive insight to Appalachian and perhaps one that might entice them to join this tremendous family.

My blog posts over the past semester have included:

- Forget Bean-town, Belk Library is the Hub of the Universe! - How Belk Library has shaped me as a person.
- Why Am I Here? - How I ended up student-teaching at Ashe County High School in the final semester of my undergraduate career.
- The Real Football - The role of soccer in bringing me to Appalachian State.
- Do Work Son! - How giving back has enabled me to somewhat pay back ASU and its people for what they have given me.
- PETE Showed Me the Light - The significant impact the Physical Education Teacher Education has had on my educational career.
- Love of Learning - How Appalachian developed me into a lifetime participant of learning.

As a wise man once said, “all good things must come to an end,” and unlike a good journalist, I have run out of material to provide commentary on. However on the other hand, I feel as though I have acknowledged those who deserved to be recognized and I would be bluffing if continued to make pieces up. Therefore, I hope there is honesty and integrity to my thoughts.

Finally, although I may have a couple of more posts describing Appalachian, I think my time of recognizing my significant influences through this medium is over. Additionally, although my time as a blogger for Appalachian Admissions is drawing to a close, I have communicated a desire to the Admissions people that I would like to keep my blog for personal use and have it as a form of an electronic diary that I can look back on years to come. It is my hope that it will become a more visited resource for friends and family to keep up with my comings and goings while I am away from them and New Zealand.

Good luck with your future endeavors. Appalachian has been a fantastic experience for me; however, make the appropriate choice for you – “everything happens for a reason.”

Until next time, whenever that may be.

~Cam