Sarah Moore '12
Environmental Education Major; Biology Minor; Secondary Education Minor

"I grew up in agriculture, living close with the land. This love for the land had grown over the years and I knew that I wanted to do something with my life that would have me outside everyday. Coming into college, I held a job that required me to work with the public and I learned that I loved teaching people and meeting new people. Catawba's Environmental Education degree will allow me to put together my love for the outdoors and my passion for working with the public. The small student to faculty ratio, the Center for the Environment, the ecological preserve, and a wonderful liberal arts institution are allowing me to cultivate (pardon the agriculture pun) my education into my vocation. I know that Catawba will prepare me for graduate school and future work in the environmental field."

Kyra Thurow '12
Environmental Education Major

"I chose Catawba because of the many opportunities that are available to the students, particularly in the science field. The ecological preserve that is available to the students is a great resource for scientific study as well as fun days out in the woods. I also feel that the professors at Catawba will do anything to help further the learning of the students. I chose this major because I have always loved the outdoors and teaching others about the wonders around them. In the future, I hope to use what I learn at Catawba for environmental education focused on ornithology (the study of birds), hopefully in a ministry-based setting."

Sarah Robinson '12
Environmental Science Major; Biology Minor

"I always knew that I wanted to major in an area where I could be outside as much as I wanted. I have found that in Catawba's Environmental Science program. The ecological preserve was a big draw for me, and it is my favorite place on campus. I have not only spent lots of lab time there for class, but I explore on my own whenever I get a chance. Catawba is big enough to allow you to pursue your own interests, and small enough to have faculty that know you by name. On top of my environmental coursework, I also get to pursue my second love, music by playing in the Wind Ensemble and PRIDE Marching Band."

Jacob Snyder '13
Environmental Studies Major; Politics Minor; Biology Minor

"I love everything Catawba has to offer. I chose Catawba for both athletic and academic reasons. Academics because I fell in love with the Center for the Environment and the environmental department and athletics because I wanted to swim for Catawba. After graduation, I plan to go to graduate school for Environmental Law or Policy. I chose this major because I want to change the way in which our government treats the environment."