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Dave Blanks from University Communications hosts an orientation edition of Dave by the Bell, where he crashes an ice cream party on Sanford Mall to interview incoming students and their parents about their expectations for the first month of college. Excitement about meeting new people, participating in clubs and sports, and experiencing independence abound!
TRANSCRIPT
Dave
Hey folks, how's it going? I'm Dave Blanks from University Communications back with another Dave by the Bell. This is an orientation edition of Dave by the Bell. First day of fall semester is about a month away. August 19th. Students and their families have been hanging out on campus. They got in yesterday and they spent the night in some residence halls, checking things out. So we're going to talk to them a little bit about their experience and also what they're looking forward to, what they're expecting for their first month of their collegiate career. And also hopefully talk to the parents about what they think their first month with their student in school will be like. So that's the plan. Let's do it. Hey, I know that person. That's Sarah Garrow. Hey, Sarah Garrow. How's it going?
Sarah
It's going so well. We've got ice cream, we've got Inflatable Block A's out here on Sanford Mall, rain free, just enjoying the sun. Got a couple sessions in August, so two in Hickory, August 9th and 14th. And then our final Boone main campus session on Monday, August 12th.
Dave
Is there going to be ice cream again for that one?
Sarah
Always. It's not orientation season without ice cream.
Dave
I feel the same way. Thanks Sarah. I really appreciate it. Yeah, thanks for being here. I'm going to talk to some people.
Trey
I'm Trey Craven. So once I get my schedule together, which is probably going to be the first week, trying to get that situated, that first month is just going to be getting used to my schedule and getting used to walking around and figuring out when I need to leave my dorm. Just getting used to meeting new people because where I'm from, everyone knows me. I know everyone. It was a very small area outside of Wilmington's where I'm really from.
Dave
Well represent, where is it?
Trey
Leland, North Carolina.
Dave
Leland, shout out. Alright, cool. Hey, did you go to orientation?
Katie
I did.
Dave
Okay. Are you Katie Cooper?
Katie
Yes, I am. Katie Cooper.
Dave
Oh hey. How's it going? I don't know how I knew that. Maybe your name tag. So how did orientation go?
Katie
It was great. I am five hours away, so I was really scared because I only know one person coming here. I did the overnight orientation and last night was a lot of fun. It was also, I'm happy I got to see the dorms because I didn't get to go to open house. So it's like, okay, this is my first experience seeing the dorms. Yeah. But it was a lot of fun doing that and I'm happy I was able to meet people. So now I know. Okay. I have some people I'll know when I come here and I won't be totally alone.
Dave
Good. So what do you foresee your first month being like?
Katie
The one thing I'm trying to avoid is feeling like I'm stuck in my dorm. I really don't want to feel like I'm stuck. I want to go to the library, things like that. I am looking forward to just kind of being on my own for a little bit and seeing how that works.
Dave
You mean away from the fam?
Katie
Yeah,
Michael
Right. Yeah. I'm Michael Caro, and this is my son Roman.
Dave
Roman. What's up man?
Roman
How you doing?
Dave
Hey, I'm good. We'll talk to you first and then I want to talk to your dad. So Roman, how was orientation?
Roman
Orientation was fun. So I did the overnight orientation. When you got there, you had a schedule and out at the courtyard there was all these games and stuff. And all of the sophomores and juniors, they were trying to kind of forcing people to socialize, which is good
Dave
Because some people need urging.
Roman
Yeah, I needed urging. It's like once you have one or two friends it's so much easier.
Dave
So did you know anybody coming here to App?
Roman
No, I'm actually from Pensacola, Florida.
Dave
Oh Sweet. Good to have you here. What is it you're looking forward to?
Roman
I'm looking forward to settling in. I'm looking forward to the scenery that App State has. I'm very much an outdoorsy person and I love the mountains more than anything really. But...
Dave
Even though you grew up in Pensacola,
Roman
Even though I grew up in Pensacola, and if you know anything about Pensacola, it's the most flat place,
Dave
Not too mountainous.
Roman
I really just came to App State for a big change.
Dave
Nice! Well, I'm sure your first month is going to go smooth, dad. I hope so. Michael, what do you foresee your first month of Roman being in school like?
Michael
Well, we'll be officially empty nesters, so I'm pretty excited about that.
Dave
Congratulations.
Michael
I'm really looking forward to his experience here at App State. We're excited to actually spend a lot of time coming to visit him.
Dave
Oh yeah.
Michael
We told him that you're not coming home for the holidays. We're coming to see you. We're excited to really just enjoy this area as a family vacation spot for the next four or five years.
Dave
How do you think Roman's going to do?
Michael
I think this is really going to be a great fit for Roman. He wanted Colorado and I said, no, that's too far. I said, Boone is a great area. Let's see how that goes. And he loved it. We were only here once before and he fell in love, got accepted, and we are here today.
Carlos
I'm Carlos Villalta .
Dave
Carlos, who's this right here?
Carlos
My Mom.
Dave
Hey. Hey, Carlos's mom. What is your name ma'am?
Ingred
Ingred Perez.
Dave
So Ingred and Carlos. So Carlos, how was orientation?
Carlos
It was great. I loved it. Got to meet new people. Get a little familiar with the place. I loved it. Yeah, I love the campus, the people. I'm looking forward to getting to know my roommate, get the dorm life setting and then just exploring my classes and campus more.
Dave
Mom, Ingred, if you could give Carlos some advice, what would you tell him to do?
Carlos (translating Ingred's Spanish)
That I be well behave and I take care of myself.
Dave
Is he going to do it?
Dave
That seemed like she said yes. All right, good. Alright.
Olivia
I'm Olivia Sweden.
Dave
Okay, Olivia, who's this?
Olivia
This is my mom.
Dave
It's your mom. Hello Mom. What's your name?
Marian
Marian Sweden.
Dave
Marianne Sweden, and Olivia Sweden. Nice to meet you. I'm Dave Blanks. How was orientation?
Olivia
It was good. I got to meet a lot of people. I didn't really know what I was doing and I'm still kind of lost, but I feel more assured.
Dave
A little less lost maybe. Yeah. What's you’re feeling about that first month of school?
Olivia
I feel like it's going to be very nerve wracking. I've never lived with another person before, so it's going to be learning how to share space, how to manage time myself, how long do I sleep, when do I eat? And how do you deal with classes and with your social life being entirely at school, getting out there, meeting people, joining clubs.
Dave
So mom, what do you envision your month with Olivia here at App State to be like?
Marian
We'll see, let's see. I am hoping that she'll respond to my text messages so that I know she's alive. Some proof of life, texting and making sure she's got what she needs and that she's doing all those things that she said she's worried about.
Dave
Absolutely. So what are you doing with her room?
Marian
Oh, I have three new people moving in. I'm renting it out!
Dave
Oh, side hustle. Good idea. Olivia, how do you feel about this?
Olivia
It's basically my dog's room already. So...
Cyrah
I'm Cyrah Cirineo
Dave
Cyrah. How's it going?
Cyrah
I'm doing good. How about you?
Dave
I'm good. I love your name.
Cyrah
Thank you.
Dave
Beautiful name. How was orientation?
Cyrah
It exceeded my expectations. I'm surprised that a lot of people showed up. I really did enjoy my experience here. Pretty good way to meet new people.
Dave
Excellent. So you made some friends? Yes,
Cyrah
I did. Okay, good. I'm really looking forward to being away from my parents, but also scared of being away from my parents. Okay,
Dave
Alright.
Cyrah
But I think that it's going to be good in the long run.
Dave
Your App State family's here for you.
Cyrah
That's right. I'm looking forward to the people here. I would say this is very diverse. There's many people that have many interests that go to App State, so I'm looking forward to that too.
Dave
Good. I was going to try to talk to your dad. Do you think he'd be willing to talk to me? Yeah. Alright, let's try to talk to your dad too.
Cielito
I'm Cielito Cirineo II.
Dave
So what are you looking forward to for her in her first month at school?
Cielito
Hopefully she's not going to call us. Pick me up. Dad,
Dave
Are you going to do that?
Cyrah
Maybe. I don't know.
Dave
Oh No. She said she was looking forward to trying to be on her own and be out, but she was also going to miss y'all.
Cielito
Yeah, of course. Because yeah, absolutely. We're looking forward to this for, she's our first daughter to be in a college. Oh,
Dave
This is your first time doing this?
Cielito
First time. Yeah. So yeah, today is overwhelming information for us. But anyway, we will get through it.
Dave
Alright, let's find some other parents and children. Maybe these are some.
Steven
I'm Steven Harris.
Dave
Alright, Steven. And who is this?
Steven
This is my mother, Hope Harris.
Dave
Hey Hope Harris. How's it going?
Hope
Doing good.
Dave
Alright, good. So y'all finished orientation. How was it Steven?
Steven
It was amazing. It was everything I expected and more.
Dave
Aw, that's great hope. Hope, what do you think? What was the experience like?
Hope
It was wonderful. It was a great experience and overall just felt like a home environment.
Dave
Good. So Steven, what are you looking forward to?
Steven
I'm looking forward to just see how big this community actually is. I'm always looking forward for football games and band.
Dave
Are you part of the band?
Steven
I very much am.
Dave
Sweet. What do you play?
Steven
I play mellophone. I will be on that field marching with the marching mountaineers? Yes.
Dave
Sweet. Congratulations. North Carolina's Band of Distinction. So Hope, what are you looking forward to for him?
Hope
Just him making new friends and him having the college experience.
Evelyn
I'm Evelyn Meericle. I'm excited for fall in the mountains. I love fall. I'm nervous about probably just being homesick. I've never been away from home. I honestly just don't know how I will feel. But yeah, I'm also excited for the sports, like intramural sports. Watching sports.
Dave
Are you going to play intramural?
Evelyn
Yeah, definitely.
Dave
Oh nice. What are you going to play?
Evelyn
I don't know, there's so many options. I could do basketball, soccer, volleyball, or just trying something completely new.
Dave
Alright, so mom, when you think about her first month at Appalachian State, what are you looking forward to for her?
Mama
I'm looking forward to her falling in love with the mountains like her mama.
Dave
Here's a parent and a student. He's a Braves fan.
Henry
I'm Henry Abbott.
Dave
And Henry, this is your mother?
Carolyn
Yes it is.
Dave
Hey, Carolyn Abbott.
Carolyn
That's right.
Dave
This is the first time I've ever interviewed a big group of people that all had name tags. It makes it very helpful. So Henry, you're done with orientation. What was the experience? How was it?
Henry
My experience was pretty great. I liked the campus a lot and the tour is really helpful. Yeah, I'm looking forward to meeting a lot of people and joining some clubs.
Dave
So mom, when you think about Henry's first month at Appalachian State, what do you think it'll be like for him?
Carolyn
Looking forward to him meeting some new people, enjoying this amazing campus and outdoor life.
Dave
What are you looking forward to now that Henry is going to be at school?
Carolyn
I'm going to be sad.
Dave
Oh, oh, okay. So it's either...
Carolyn
It's going to be hard.
Dave
Are you going to be an empty nester?
Carolyn
No. I've got two more at home.
Dave
Alright, but you're quite fond of Henry you're saying?
Carolyn
Of course, yes.
Kristen
I'm Kristen Burns.
Dave
Okay, Kristen. And who is this?
Kevin
Kevin Burns,
Dave
Also known as mom and dad?
Both
Yeah.
Dave
Alright, cool. So who's y'all student?
Kristen
Megan. Megan Burns.
Dave
Megan, alright. What are you looking forward to for Megan?
Kristen
Well, I was actually, I had apprehensions. I was worried that she was going to be homesick and wasn't going to adjust well. But then from this orientation, I see that she has a group of 12 friends. She's having a great time.
Dave
What? She has 12 friends.
Kristen
Yes. So we're just sitting back and watching her thrive and it's just,
Dave
She's right over there.
Kristen
It's just amazing. Yeah. So I'm just excited for her.
Dave
Unbelievable. Alright, so you had some concerns initially, but
Kristen
They're gone now. So I just am excited for her to get into the college life and get into her classes. She is an excellent student, so I think she's just going to have a great time and get into learning and decide exactly what her major's going to be.
Dave
Right. She's got time. Dad, what about you?
Kevin
I'm excited for a lot of opportunity, big change. But my wife said she's adjusting well already and the sky's the limit for her.
Dave
Alright, so y'all going to come visit? Is she going to come home?
Kevin
A little bit of both. Yeah,
Kristen
Probably a little bit of both. All right. We have dogs that she likes a lot. Probably more than us.
Dave
Right.
Kristen
She's going to come back for the animals.
Dave
She'll come home to see the dogs. I don't want to tear her away from her friends, but Which one? Which?
Kevin
She's probably the only one with the pants on the colorful pants.
Dave
Alright, I'm hunting Megan down. Hey Megan. Hey, how's it going? So I know you because I just met your parents. So I will talk to Y'all. I would love to. So Megan, I was talking to your parents about also. Hello y'all. Hello. Greetings. I was talking to your parents about what they're looking forward to for you when you're coming to App in the first month or so. So how was orientation? It
Megan
Was great. Better than expected?
Dave
What were you thinking it was going to be like? I
Megan
I thought I would be alone for most of it because I'm kind of shy usually. But it just kind of happened that we met a lot of people and it just
Dave
Look at you go, oh, good for you. Alright, so what are you looking forward to for your first month or so at App State?
Megan
Honestly, getting back together with the people that I met.
Dave
Aw, is that true? Yeah. That's so sweet. Sweet.
Megan
I love these people.
Dave
Oh my gosh. Alright, well I got to talk to some of these people too.
Megan
Yes you do.
Dave
Megan, thank you very much. So let's talk to you. My
Nicole
My name is Nicole.
Dave
Alright, Nicole, how was orientation?
Nicole
It was a lot of fun. I had a great tour guide and it was her first tour and she did amazing.
Dave
Knocked it out of the park.
Nicole
Shout out to Catherine.
Dave
What are you looking forward to for your first month or so at App State?
Nicole
I think it's going to be a lot of getting into a schedule. I'm nervous about if I'm going to like my classes or not, but she said I'm excited to meet everybody back here in three weeks. So I'm also really excited to decorate my dorm and that's my roommate.
Dave
Oh really? Alright, let's talk to your roommate. Hello roommate. How are you?
Kate
Hello!
Dave
What's your name?
Kate
My name is Kate.
Dave
So Kate, how was orientation?
Kate
Oh, it was so fun. I had a great time.
Dave
What did you think it was going to be like?
Kate
I was convinced I was going to be sitting alone in the room talking to nobody, but that didn't happen.
Dave
No, that's not what high school was like. I'm pretty sure right? That wasn't like that. No, no, no. And college won't be like that either.
Kate
Okay, Thanks!
Dave
I promise it won't. So Kate, what are you looking forward to most about your first month or so at App State?
Kate
Well, I'm just excited to obviously get back with them and then meet new people and for the football games, I'm excited for those.
Dave
Awesome, cool. What is your main concern and how can we solve that now?
Kate
My main concern is going to class. I'm afraid if I skip one class, I'm afraid I'm going to get in the habit, but I'm really going to try not to. That's my goal is to not skip class.
Dave
Yeah, you have people to hold you accountable now. Right. Alright, good. And you also hung out with these people, right? Yes I did. So what is your name? I'm
Clara
Clara.
Dave
Clara. How are you?
Clara
I'm doing really good.
Dave
Well, so you heard my question. What do you think? How was orientation?
Clara
Orientation was a lot of fun. I didn't expect it to be, I was really dreading being by myself all weekend.
Dave
That's exactly what Kate said.
Clara
But as soon as I got here I found myself among 10 other girls and I was like, oh my gosh, this is so cute. And then we hung out with each other basically the whole time and it was nice. I'm looking forward to a lot of the social aspect of being in college, being able to choose where I go and what I do and all the people I hang out with.
Dave
Sweet freedom.
Clara
Yes exactly.
Dave
Alright. What are you concerned about?
Clara
Just like what they said, getting to class. I'm just worried that maybe I won't get along with my professors. They won't be able to. I don't know if I'm going to be in big classes or anything. They won't have a personal relationship with me.
Dave
Go talk to 'em.
Clara
Yeah
Dave
That's what you do.
Clara
I know I'm supposed to go to the office hours and everything, do it, but I'm not too worried. I feel pretty good after this weekend.
Dave
Good. Thank you for taking a minute to talk to me. Yeah. Thank you so much. Yeah, have a good day. And yeah, you too. Safe travels back.
Dave
Orientation rules. Everybody had a big old time, people met friends. Parents are sad, parents are excited. Sarah Garros is very confident. Everything went smooth. I almost want to go back to college just so I can participate in orientation. Thank you so much to all the parents and all of the soon to be mountaineers and we can't wait to see you on campus come August. I'm Dave Blanks and this has been Dave by the Bell, Dave by the Bell, D-B-T-B. Hey, if you want to reach out to me, you could email our podcast email address, which is [email protected]. Like subscribe, do all these things. Tell your family, tell your great Aunt Mildred. Thanks so much. Alright, I'm going back to my building.
Dave interviews App State students to discover what their plans are for the summer. Will they study abroad? Will they work retail? Will they go to summer school? There is one sure fire way to find out. Listen to the podcast!
Transcript:
Dave
Hey, friends, it's me, Dave Blanks, and I'm back with another Day by the Bell. I'm joined by our photographer, Kyla. Hello, Kyla.
Kyla
Hello, Dave.
Dave
And so today what we're going to talk about is, we're going to interview students, asking them, what are you doing this summer? It's reading day. There are students on Sanford Mall, so hopefully we'll find some people to talk to. Let’s do it
Caroline Allred
I’m Caroline Allred. So, when I go home, I'm going to be doing an internship with my church and babysitting and taking some summer classes.
Becky Foley
I'm Becky Foley,
Dave
And who do we have here?
Sean
I'm Sean.
Becky Foley
I'm going to stay in Boone. Go on a couple of vacations and swim in rivers.
Dave
Cool. what about you, Sean?
Sean
Pretty similar.
Dave
Also swim?
Sean
Yeah. Take a summer class.
Dave
You know what you're taking?
Sean
Differential equations.
Dave
All right. Is that something you have to take or something you want to take?
Sean
No. I have to take it. So, yeah.
Dave
Well good luck with differential equations.
Abigail McDonald
I'm Abigail McDonald. I am taking summer classes.
Dave
What!? Are you excited about the classes?
Abigail McDonald
I'm excited to be learning new stuff.
Dave
Cool.
Abigail McDonald
I'm kind of done with the section of classes I'm in.
Abigail McDonald
All right.
Abigail McDonald
I'm ready to pivot and learn new things.
Madison Swink
I'm Madison Swink. I'm going to go to Colorado for a week and then the beach and then just work and some online classes.
Dave
Nice. What about you? Can you tell me your name?
Enid Walker
Enid Walker. I'm going to work.
Dave
Where are you working?
Enid Walker
Aerie.
Dave
What is Aerie?
Enid Walker
It's like a women's athleisure store. Yeah.
Dave
Where's that?
Enid Walker
In Raleigh.
Dave
So are you going? Is that where you're from?
Enid Walker
Yes.
Dave
Okay. So you're going back home?
Enid Walker
Yeah. And I think that's all I'm doing. I might go to a concert.
Dave
Just working? Okay. Concert. Do you know what show?
Enid Walker
Hopefully the Pixies/Modest Mouse show. Fingers crossed.
Dave
Oh, that's. That would be amazing. I've seen Modest Mouse, but I've never seen the Pixies. I love the Pixies. Where are they playing?
Enid Walker
I believe Charlotte, my mom told me about it, so.
Dave
Yeah, right. Is your mom a Pixies fan?
Enid Walker
Big time.
Dave
Are you going with her?
Enid Walker
Yes.
Dave
Oh, that's so cool. You got a cool mom.
Enid Walker
Yeah, I do. I have cool parents.I
Katie Rogers
I'm Katie Rogers. I'm working two jobs, so...
Dave
Like, right now while you're in school, you're working two?
Katie Rogers
No. I have two jobs over the summer, so I'll be working at a shoe store and then a local coffee shop.
Dave
Are you doing anything fun over the summer? Because maybe your jobs are cool.
Katie Rogers
I was gonna try to plan to go to the beach with some friends.
Emma Rogers
I'm Emma Rogers. So hopefully a summer internship, and I'm hoping to work for a nonprofit and help with homelessness in Boone as well as food insecurity.
Dave
Nice. So you're staying up here and you're doing some good. Yeah. You know, the internship.
Emma Rogers
At the Hospitality House in Boone.
Mefer Yzaziga
I am Mefer Yzaziga. This summer, I'm going back home for 15 days, and then I'm coming back and I’m going to work in Boone and do some research.
Dave
Nice. Well, where's home?
Mefer Yzaziga
Peru.
Dave
Oh, cool. I've been to Peru.
Mefer Yzaziga
Really?
Dave
Yeah, I've been to Cusco and we went to the top. I went with, the geology department of Geology.
Mefer Yzaziga
Oh that's awesome. I study environmental science and geology.
Dave
Oh, cool.
Mefer Yzaziga
I’m from the capital. So...
Dave
I loved Peru. I thought it was fantastic. So you get to spend 15 days there? Yes.
Dave
Nice.
Xaviera Rodriguez
I'm Xaviera Rodriguez. I'm going back to Charlotte and work and be with my family. Yeah, my plan is to work.
Dave
Nothing fun.
Xaviera Rodriguez
probably.
Dave
Maybe a couple of fun things?
Xaviera Rodriguez
Yeah, yeah.
Dave
Okay, cool. Well, thank you all for your time. I really appreciate it.
Artie Bradley
I'm Artie Bradley. I have a fellowship with Equality NC that I'll be working on. So that's probably mostly what I'll be doing.
Dave
So what does Equality NC do?
Artie Bradley
So, it's an organization based in North Carolina. They’re largely focused on policy work and policy advocacy and education for the LGBTQ plus community in North Carolina. So they do a lot of ground work in that area.
Dave
Right on. Well, it sounds like you have a very effective summer on tap.
Artie Bradley
I hope so, yeah. I hope it works out.
Dave
What are you doing this summer, Kyla.
Kyla
I'm staying here and working.
Dave
Are you doing anything cool?
Kyla
Traveling with the solar vehicle team.
Dave
Well, that's very cool. Where are y'all going this year?
Kyla
We're going to Bowling Green, Kentucky for the track race.
Dave
Okay.
Kyla
And then for the cross-country race, we're going to Nashville, Tennessee, all the way up to Casper, Wyoming.
Dave
Cool.
Kyla
I'm stoked to be gone and doing that for three weeks.
Dave
Where do you find out more information about the Solar Vehicle team at App, Kyla?
Kyla
You could follow @appstatesvt on Instagram.
Dave
All right, do it.
Markell Samuel
My name is Markell Samuel. My plans for the summer is I will have an internship with Watauga Rec Center.
Dave
Nice.
Markell Samuel
And I'll also be doing football. So, I’ll have workouts, player led practices and stuff like that.
Markell Samuel
Do yall workout all summer long?
Markell Samuel
All summer.
Dave
Dang! So, you don't get a break, man.
Markell Samuel
Not really!
Dave
Oh, no. Are you doing anything fun? I mean, Parks and Rec is cool and the internship is cool. Are you going anywhere? Are you traveling anywhere?
Markell Samuel
Not really. I'll just probably go home, see the family right before we get back into the swing of things with football and my internship.
Alexis Chavez Gonzalez
I'm Alexis Chavez Gonzalez. It's mostly work and probably, like, have, like, a little vacation for myself. Maybe go to the beach.
Dave
What beach do you go to?
Alexis Chavez Gonzalez
I'm not really sure. I think my family is planning to go to Florida. I'm not sure where.
Dave
Okay, so you're going with them there?
Alexis Chavez Gonzalez
Yeah.
Dave
Nice. We're going int the library. What floor is the “you can talk on it” floor?
Kyla
First and second.
Dave
Okay.
Audrey Reeb
I'm Audrey Reeb. This summer, I'm probably just going to work a lot. I’m going to work with some kids, and I'm going to go visit my family in California. I work at a preschool. It's in Greenville, South Carolina.
Dave
So you work at a preschool in Greenville, South Carolina, but your family's in California, and you go to school at Appalachian State.
Audrey Reeb
Yeah, yeah, I've moved a lot.
Dave
That’s stressing me out, man!
Audrey Reeb
I know! Yeah. Uh huh. Three different high schools.
Dave
Wow! Geez. Louise.
Emma James
I'm Emma James.
Dave
Emma. James, what year are you?
Emma James
I'm a senior. Just going to work up here, probably in Blowing Rock. I want to go to grad school. I haven't decided if that will be next year or the next. Taking my time.
Dave
What have you been studying?
Emma James
Psychology.
Dave
Okay. Yeah, right. So where do you want to take that?
Emma James
I want to be a school counselor.
Corin Palmer
Corin Palmer, I got a study abroad internship and summer school.
Dave
Where are you studying abroad?
Corin Palmer
Portugal.
Dave
What makes you want to go to Portugal?
Corin Palmer
Sustainable living. Very interested in that.
Dave
Yeah. Okay. You have an internship. Where is that?
Corin Palmer
It's through the UNC system doing PCI security protocols.
Dave
Right on! And then the last thing was, what was the last thing?
Corin Palmer
Summer school.
Dave
Summer school. All right, so, when are you going to graduate? You're going to school in the summer. That must be pretty soon. Feels like.
Corin Palmer
It’s supposed to be December 2025, but I’m double majoring now, so you got to see how that's going to look.
Dave
Okay, so you're a double major, so you're tell me what it is. What are they?
Corin Palmer
Computer information systems and then a bachelor of science in cybersecurity.
Dave
Do you want to keep it in North Carolina? Would you be willing to go anywhere when you graduate? What do you think?
Corin Palmer
I'm just going to go where the money is.
Dave
Yeah, right.
Alex Powers
I'm Alex Powers.
Dave
Okay. So what are you studying for? We're here in the library. I assume that's what you're doing.
Alex Powers
we are currently working on a geography project on the new River Gorge National Park.
Dave
Right. that's the the newest national park in existence, right?
Alex Powers
I believe so.
Dave
Yeah, I was just reading about the new River. It goes so far, it's like 300, and I don't know how many miles, but. Okay, here's a here's the question. What do you do in the summer? You're almost done with the school year. So what you got? What you got coming up?
Alex Powers
I'm going to go kayaking, and I'm going to work.
Dave
Nice. Where where do you want to go kayaking?
Alex Powers
mostly around the new river places in blowing rock.
Dave
That checks out! Yeah.
Angel Dominguez
I'm Angel Dominguez...just working.
Angel Dominguez
That's it?
Angel Dominguez
Just working alot...Yeah.
Dave
That's the only thing?
Angel Dominguez
Yeah. pretty much.
Dave
Angel, you you got to take it easy a little, man. Where are you working?
Angel Dominguez
I work in retail.
Dave
Okay? Are you staying up here in Boone?
Angel Dominguez
No, I'm moving back home.
Dave
Okay. Where's home?
Angel Dominguez
Asheboro.
Ellie Bartis
My name is Ellie Bartis. I am studying abroad in Italy this summer, so I'm really excited about that.
Dave
Yeah. What are you going to study?
Ellie Bartis
I'm studying communications, so I'm an advertising major, and we're studying, basically just international communications. And how they differ from communications within the United States.
Dave
Is this something you have to do or something you just wanted to do?
Ellie Bartis
This is something I just wanted to do for the communications major. You don't have to study abroad. It does count as an elective.
Dave
Nice.
Ellie Bartis
But obviously you don't have to if you don't want to. It is kind of expensive, but I've just really wanted to study abroad my whole college career and now seems like the perfect time.
Alex Brand
I'm Alex Brand. I’m traveling with my mom.
Dave
Cool. Have you ever done that before?
Alex Brand
Oh, yeah. Every summer. Yeah, she takes me out since I was little. We'll go out west and, go to the national parks.
Dave
Nice. What's your favorite national park?
Alex Brand
I'd have to go with Arches. The whole landscape is orange, which is really different from anywhere else that you go. Like, it's just the formations are really, unique and not like, anywhere else. And so I like being there.
Luke Reed
My name is Luke Reed. I'm, senior here at App State. To start off this summer, I'm going on a trip for, I'm going to Alaska for a week. It's like a little abroad thing, and, it counts as three credits for my, electives in, the business school, which is pretty cool.
Dave
Nice. That's really cool. We're in Alaska are you going?
Luke Reed
Anchorage. Anchorage. Yeah.
Dave
So, what are you doing up there?
Luke Reed
So we're going up there as a class, and it's, it's a leadership class where you develop your leadership skills and how you can apply them to real world and the job force and team environments, things of that nature go in with about eight other students, and we're all going up there spending a week and a half up there.
Luke Reed
And so yeah, I'm super excited about that.
Dave
So yeah, that's great.
Jaeda Harris
I'm Jaeda Harris. This summer I will be working here and also training for track season. Cool. Yes. So I’m a athlete here.
Dave
What do you, What what are you working? Where are you working is what I'm trying to say.
Jaeda Harris
To be working with university housing. I'm going to be a conference assistant.
Dave
Okay, cool. So what do you do on the track team?
Jaeda Harris
I'm a thrower on the track and field team.
Dave
Okay. What's your favorite thing to throw?
Jaeda Harris
Hammer throw. That's my favorite.
Dave
Hammer is so cool.
Jaeda Harris
Hammer is cool. It is. The reason why it's my favorite is because it's something that I just learned. I've been doing track since I was three, so it's kind of rare for me to learn something new, and I turned out to be pretty good at it.
Dave
Excellent. Do they have hammer in in, like, high school?
Jaeda Harris
No they don't actually. So I'm from North Carolina. In some places, like in South Carolina, they do have hammer, but unfortunately we don't.
Dave
Awww, man. Well, enjoy your hammer time. Thank you. Is that what you call it?
Jaeda Harris
I mean, I guess you could put it that way.
Dave
Don't. Lets don't. Let's agree not to.
Maggie Slade
I am Maggie Slade. Yeah. So I am going to be working, at Over Yonder restaurant over the summer while I'm applying for some salaried jobs. and kind of just taking a little bit of a break from academics while I kind of replenish, like, my soul a little bit, and then go into the workforce and see how I feel about where I'm working.
Maggie Slade
And if I want to go back to grad school, and possibly try to find a position that might, like, fund grad school for me.
Dave
Cool! Yeah, yeah. So, are you from Boone?
Maggie Slade
I'm not from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dave
You're sticking around and working over yonder? Yes, I am, oh, well, good for you.
Dave
So we got so many good answers. Kyla, don't you agree?
Kyla
I agree, especially that one guy who said he's, interning, studying abroad and then doing summer school. That's a lot.
Dave
And he's. And I was like, where where you hope to take this? And he's like, wherever the money is. So he's got his eye on the prize for sure. But, some exciting summers for all of our mountaineers that we spoke to today. Thanks to everyone. Thanks to Kyla so much for taking pictures. All right. And we'll do it again.
Dave
I'm Dave Blanks and this has been Dave by the Bell! Bye!
Dave
Hey, Kyla!
Kyla
Hello.
Dave
How's it going?
Kyla
Pretty good!
Dave
That’s good. It's a beautiful day, right?
Kyla
Yeah.
Dave
Nice day for a Dave by the Bell. So we're talking to students about what's in and what's out since it's halfway through the semester. And let's talk to this group of people.
Jocelyn
I’m Jocelyn, what's out is those...do you know those like, Lululemon shorts that were, like, really puffy and, like, super high waisted? I hate them. They're out.
Dave
Yes, all right.
Jocelyn
They've been out. It's time to wear shorts again. And those are still they're still not. Okay. And what's in for me is probably I mean, honestly, just like tank tops, like it's time for my body to get some more sun.
Dave
It feels really good today.
Jocelyn
Yeah, it really does.
Anne Carol Sheely
I'm Anne Carol Sheely. What's out is social media TikTok even though I'm still on it. And then the new one this semester is hydration.
Kaleb Neal
I'm Kaleb Neal. Well, I would say I'm trying to change my habits so leaving out old habits and bringing in new ones.
Dave
Nice! Well, so what are the new ones we're bringing in then?
Kaleb Neal
Turning in assignments on time and staying ahead.
Owen Roberson
I'm Owen Roberson. Well, for me I'm trying to get out of being lazy I guess and try to be outside more. The winter season for sure is a bit of like the seasonal depression kind of thing. So trying to get back into being outside, being social a bit more.
Nathan Care
I'm Nathan Care. Caffeine.
Dave
Caffeine is in?
Nathan Care
Yes. Red Bull. Monster.
Dave
Caffeine. Don’t matter.
Dave
So did you did you previously not have caffeine?
Nathan Care
Oh! No.
Dave
Caffeine has been a consistent companion.
Nathan Care
Yes.
Dave
All right. Well, continue with the caffeine. Thanks, Nathan.
Dave
We got to stop following these babies.
Kyla
You should get the baby.
Dave
We can't interview babies.
Stroller offerer
Do you want to grab my stroller?
Stroller denier
He wasn't holding on to the stroller.
Dave
Okay, we got to get away from these babies. Awww no. That one's really upset. It's okay. Little babies.
Abby Van Kula
I'm Abby Van Kula
Dave
Let's start with what's out.
Abby Van Kula
The cold, the snow. I'm over that. I love how everybody's sitting outside.
Dave
I know, Right? So many people on Sanford.
Abby Van Kula
It's nice. What's in? Hanging out outside. Going on hikes. Going to the parkway.
Jack Scales
I'm Jack Scales. What's in?
Jack Scales
Ummm staying hydrated.
Dave
Where's your water, man?
Jack Scales
I got to go get one I guess!
Dave
Hydration…so important, right?
Kyla
Got two water bottles on my desk right now.
Dave
Oh, do you really? Well, you're on it.
Sierra Focazio
I'm Sierra Focazio.
Dave
And what is your name?
Apprecia Lassiter
Apprecia Lassiter.
Dave
So we'll start with Sierra and then go to Apprecia. What is out and what is in?
Sierra Focazio
Bad weather.
Dave
Yeah ok!
Sierra Focazio
Thirty degrees and wind.
Dave
What is in for you?
Sierra Focazio
This weather. It’s so nice out.
Dave
All right.
Dave
Apprecia, what is out for you?
Apprecia Lassiter
My peace.
Dave
Your peace is out?!
Apprecia Lassiter
My peace is out.
Dave
What’s happening to you?
Apprecia Lassiter
Interior design, major. That's all I got to say about it.
Dave
All right. So was the previous semester peaceful or the previous half was peaceful?
Apprecia Lassiter
No, but I had my dignity at the very least.
Dave
Oh no! All right, so what's in for you, then?
Apprecia Lassiter
Hmmm, I guess chaos. We’ll it embrace it.
Dave
I'm hopeful it won't be super chaotic for you, but I don't know.
Apprecia Lassiter
I don’t know either. I paid for it...so.
Dave
Yeah! You’re the one that came here! This was your idea!
Apprecia Lassiter
I literally did it to myself. Self inflicted.
Dave
Well, hey, y’all enjoy the weather and have a great day. And good luck.
Arianna Diaz
I'm Arianna Diaz.
Dave
So what is out?
Arianna Diaz
People being mean to me.
Dave
Ok! All right. All right, So you're leaving some some negative people behind.
Arianna Diaz
Yeah.
Dave
So what's in?
Arianna Diaz
Being nice to me.
Dave
People being nice to you is in. You're going to will this and it's going to be so right?
Arianna Diaz
Yes.
Dave
All right. I like it. Get those negative folks out of there.
Kyla
She seemed so sweet.
Dave
I know.
Kyla
I couldn’t imagine anyone being mean to her.
Dave
Why would he be hateful to her?
Emily Daggerhart
I'm Emily Daggerhart.
Dave
Daggerhart! Awww man, that is a cool name! So here's the question, Emily. What is out and what is in.
Emily Daggerhart
Just in general?
Dave
It could be anything.
Emily Daggerhart
Out? social media. I'm so tired of being on my phone all the time. I'm over it. I want to be more present in the next half of the semester. Like, be outside, do things. Not scrolling through TikTok or Instagram. I feel like it takes up a lot of my time and it's not productive.
Dave
So what are you looking to bring in to your life?
Emily Daggerhart
Better grades, better relationships, better attitudes.
Regan Petto
I am Reagan Petto.
Dave
What are you going to start with what's out?
Regan Petto
I'm going to start with what’s in.
Dave
Okay, Reagan, what's in?
Regan Petto
Snacks.
Dave
Okay. What kind of snacks?
Regan Petto
Anything mid-day when you're, like, feeling kind of sad and you don't know why.
Dave
Wait, is that eating your feelings. That's not what that is.
Regan Petto
It’s not. It’s is keeping your body fueled.
Dave
Yeah. All right. I like that. Good. All right. And Reagan, what is out?
Regan Petto
Crying over your to do list.
Dave
Does it really bring you to tears?
Regan Petto
Sometimes.
Dave
Awww man.
Dave
Dave
Yeah! Don't do that anymore.
Regan Petto
No, I won't.
Dave
Maybe eat a snack instead.
Regan Petto
Yeah, we both should.
Ben Brenner
I am Ben Brenner.
Ben Brenner
Definitely missing class.
Dave
Missing class is out.
Ben Brenner
I could definitely be better about that.
Dave
All right. And what is in?
Ben Brenner
I'd say wearing shorts.
Dave
Shorts are in?
Ben Brenner
Yeah.
Dave
Look he's got shorts.
Lionel West
I’m Lionel West.
Dave
So what's out for you, Lionel?
Lionel West
I'm going to say the snow. I'm ready for the perfect weather.
Dave
The snow is out. All right, So what is in?
Lionel West
Good weather.
Dave
All right. Yeah, It's a lot of people have answered that because, I mean, it's such a beautiful day.
Lionel West
Exactly!
Dave
So I'm noticing that you have one of these water bottles that I feel like is kind of in. Is that particular water bottle in?
Lionel West
Yes, they're called Owala. Like everyone has them.
Dave
Okay. All right. So what's out?
Lionel West
Maybe Hydro Flask?
Dave
See you later, Hydro Flask. Owala for life. All right, cool. Lionel, thanks for your answer. I appreciate you very much. Can you tell me your name? Hello. How's it going?
La'guyia Carver
Good. My name's La’guyia Carver.
Dave
So can you tell me what is out for you, La’guyia?
La'guyia Carver
Mean spiritedness, hate, jealousy. All the negativity is gone. I don't want it anymore. I'm a being of light now. Peace. Prosperity.
Dave
As of today.
La'guyia Carver
Yes. As of today. It's so sunny I’ve been improved!
Dave
Starting now! Yeah. The weather helps, right?
La'guyia Carver
Yeah, for sure.
Dave
Okay, so what is in for you?
La'guyia Carver
Well, off the bat, sunscreen. You need that also because I do have a tattoo that is healing and I did forget it. So there's that.
Dave
But you're in the shade.
La'guyia Carver
Yeah. Quickly came over here. I'm also staying hydrated. Water bottles of course. I have my Nalgene actually, that's going to be my baby for life. But I do...I am a sheep. I do want an Owala so bad. All right, But the Nalgene is here to say.
Jackson Winther
I'm Jackson Winther. AirPods are in...walking around campus. What's out, I would say, is sweat pants. It's getting hot.
Dave
Sweat pants are out.
Paige Kaine
I am Paige Kaine.
Dave
All right. I'm just going to just lay it out there.
Paige Kaine
All right.
Dave
What's in? What's out?
Paige Kaine
What's in: being nice to people, hanging out outside, cats.
Dave
Cats are in.
Paige Kaine
What's out: Any winter clothes, being inside and skipping class.
Taneille Jordan
I'm Taneille Jordan. My grades.
Dave
Your grades are in?
Taneille Jordan
Yes.
Dave
Oh, Like a focus on them?
Taneille Jordan
No, My grades are going to be in for next semester.
Dave
Okay, that's true.
Taneille Jordan
And out? Well, I can't say procrastination, because then I'd be lying.
Dave
Thank you for your honesty.
Taneille Jordan
Old notes.
Dave
Old notes? You're getting rid of them.
Taneille Jordan
Well, I don't use them.
Kiera Williamson
My name is Kiera Williamson.
Dave
What's in and what's out?
Kiera Williamson
We're going to bring in time management, and we're going to leave out bad time management and no sleeping.
Dave
Yeah. Did you get sleep last night?
Kiera Williamson
I did, actually.
Dave
Awesome. Okay, you're on a great start. Okay, cool.
Grace Cannone
My name is Grace Cannone. Ohhh! Ins and outs. What's in is gospel from the 1930s. What's out...sitting in your room and sulking.
Dave
Is that something that you've been doing? Because I don't think you have.
Grace Cannone
If I'm going to be honest...yes.
Dave
You have?! Over what?
Grace Cannone
Seasonal depression. It's real.
Dave
Yeah, it is a real thing. All right. Thank you for your answers.
Grace Cannone
Of course!
Dave
I really appreciate you. Okay. Tell me your name.
Sasha Fuellhart
Hi. My name is Sasha Fuellhart.
Dave
So, Sasha, what is in? What is out?
Sasha Fuellhart
Okay, I actually have a really extensive list.
Dave
You have a list of what's in and out?
Sasha Fuellhart
Talking to random people in public.
Dave
So that's in? Oh! Okay. All right. That’s in.
Sasha Fuellhart
Red wine is in and fish.
Dave
Red wine and fish and talking to people in public.
Sasha Fuellhart
Honestly, I don't have anything that's out.
Dave
Okay.
Sasha Fuellhart
Except for sulking. I'm done with sulking. Go play outside. I love playing with my friends outside. That's in.
Dave
Is that what you're doing right now?
Sasha Fuellhart
Yeah. Honestly, we're just. We're kind of, like, just waiting and then I'm going to walk to my car and we're going to do homework.
Dave
But that doesn't sound fun at all.
Sasha Fuellhart
We're standing outside.
Dave
That's true.
Sasha Fuellhart
...so I guess it is like playing outside.
Dave
I will count it in your win column. In your in column. Thank you for your answers, y’all. I really appreciate.
Grace Cannone
Is a beautiful Monday in Boone.
Sasha Fuellhart
It is a beautiful Monday in Boone.
Dave
It is.
Grace Cannone
It's a beautiful Monday to be alive.
Grace Cannone
It is!
Dave
Kyla, I think we found a lot of what's in and what's out. So what is the one what's in that sticks with you the most?
Kyla
Probably everyone's focus with being better, with their schoolwork.
Dave
....and 1930s Gospel music.
Kyla
1930s, gospel music.
Dave
Thank you. Thank you for hanging out with me. I appreciate the pictures very much.
Kyla
Of course!
Dave
We’ll do it again, hopefully on as beautiful a day as this. I'm Dave Blanks. This has been Dave by the Bell. Thanks Kyla!
Kyla
You’re welcome.
Dave
Bye.
Dave and App State's social media manager Ginny Scheer roam about Sanford Mall interviewing App State students to find out what they wish they had known way back when they were applying to college. Maybe don't procrastinate but chill out and follow your heart while not stressing...something along those lines anyway.
Transcript:
Dave fumbles about campus somehow managing to find a bunch of seniors who are about to graduate. Dave grills them on their plans for the future! It's every new graduate's dream come true!
Transcript:
Dave Blanks:
Hey friends, on this Dave by the Bell, I'm going to talk to seniors who are graduating and ask them what the heck they got planned next. Stick around, won't you?
Jenna Michalski:
I'm Jenna Michalski.
Dave Blanks:
You're graduating, correct?
Jenna Michalski:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
Congratulations.
Jenna Michalski:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
What have you been studying here at Appalachian State?
Jenna Michalski:
Commercial Photography Minor in English.
Dave Blanks:
Cool. So what do you plan to do with that? Be very creative, I would assume.
Jenna Michalski:
I'm trying to get paired with a video production company.
Dave Blanks:
Cool.
Jenna Michalski:
Either start off as an editor or some sort of an assistant.
Dave Blanks:
What are you doing on campus?
Jenna Michalski:
I have a final in about 30 minutes.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, snap. Are you ready for it?
Jenna Michalski:
Yeah, it's my last one so it's getting real.
Dave Blanks:
Is it sad?
Jenna Michalski:
A little bit.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, you liked App?
Jenna Michalski:
Yeah, I did.
Dave Blanks:
You could still be here. You could study more.
Jenna Michalski:
I'm good on that.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Well, you can at least come back and visit?
Jenna Michalski:
Yes, absolutely.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, please do that. All right. What about girl with a dog? Do you think she's a senior? Hey, excuse me. Are you a senior graduating?
Girl with a dog:
No.
Dave Blanks:
Do you have a dog? Hello, dog. Oh, my gosh. What a nice puppy you have. Well, have a good day.
Girl with a dog:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
All right, bye. That was a friendly dog. Anyway, still heading down toward the sign Founders Plaza. I see some people. There are people getting pictures over here. I knew it. You look like you're graduating.
Val Moscoso:
I am.
Dave Blanks:
All right, cool. What's your name?
Val Moscoso:
Well, I'm Val Moscoso. I'm graduating with Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. I'm taking a gap year, but I will go into occupational therapy school.
Dave Blanks:
So what are you doing with your gap year?
Val Moscoso:
I think the goal is definitely to explore a little bit.
Dave Blanks:
Cool. Are we talking worldwide or are we talking US?
Val Moscoso:
Definitely worldwide. But I mean, I'll definitely start out slow with the US something.
Dave Blanks:
Sure.
Val Moscoso:
But yeah, I definitely want to go backpacking in Europe or something like that.
Dave Blanks:
Nice. I was going to say, what's one place that you've never been, that you're sure you'll go specifically.
Val Moscoso:
I definitely want to go to Italy at some point.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, all right.
Val Moscoso:
For sure though.
Dave Blanks:
I love it. All right. Well, Val, the sky's the limit and congratulations.
Val Moscoso:
Thank you so much.
Aru Hopper:
I'm Arou Hopper. I want to go to PA school, and I have to get a bunch of clinical hours for that. So I have a job lined up for me as a CNA, and I'll be working either in Charlotte or in Boone. I'm trying to figure out which one.
Dave Blanks:
Thank you for your time and congratulations. And you have a friend here as well. So what is your name?
Morgan Smith:
Morgan Smith.
Dave Blanks:
So Morgan, you're also graduating?
Morgan Smith:
I am.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Excellent. What are you graduating with a degree in?
Morgan Smith:
Exercise Science.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Same as this. Cool. Are you all headed like to ...
Morgan Smith:
We're heading to the same exam actually.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, no, wait. All right. Okay. When do you have to be there? How much time do you have?
Morgan Smith:
20 minutes.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. All right. You're good. All right. All right. So Morgan, what's next for you?
Morgan Smith:
Same thing, just working to get clinical hours after I graduate.
Dave Blanks:
Do you know where you're doing in your clinicals?
Morgan Smith:
I'm heading back home to do a CNA clinical back home. Kind of want to travel a little bit, so we'll see.
Dave Blanks:
Excellent. Well, you all, thank you so much.
Aru Hopper:
Thank you so much.
Morgan Smith:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
Very much. And please come back and visit us.
Morgan Smith:
Thank you.
Aru Hopper:
[inaudible 00:03:33].
Morgan Smith:
Appreciate it.
Dave Blanks:
All right. See you later. Are you a senior maybe?
Freshman:
Huh?
Dave Blanks:
Are you a senior?
Freshman:
I'm freshman.
Dave Blanks:
All right, man. Keep at it. He seemed like a freshman. We're in the student union now, looking for seniors. Is either one of yall a senior?
Foster:
We are.
Dave Blanks:
Can I ask you a question for my podcast?
Foster:
Of course.
Dave Blanks:
Real lighthearted. Okay, cool. Who are you, sir?
Foster:
My name's Foster.
Dave Blanks:
Cool.
Foster:
Like the beer or the child.
Dave Blanks:
And what is your name?
McKenzie:
McKenzie.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. So Foster and McKenzie. So Foster, what have you been studying here at App?
Foster:
I'm a Sociology major.
Dave Blanks:
Where's the next step for you? Where are you going with this?
Foster:
Oh, that's a great question. I'm actually doing an internship this summer with the courthouse, so we'll see if maybe local governments-
Dave Blanks:
Here in Watauga?
Foster:
Yep, absolutely. Here in Watauga.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, nice one. Cool. Well, thanks Foster. Hopefully we'll see you under good circumstances at the courthouse.
Foster:
Fingers crossed.
Dave Blanks:
Hope so. And what is your name again? I'm sorry.
McKenzie:
McKenzie.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, McKenzie. So what have you been studying? Also Sociology?
McKenzie:
Also sociology.
Dave Blanks:
I could have guessed. Where are you going after this?
McKenzie:
I enjoy that Sociology is very broad.
Dave Blanks:
It is.
McKenzie:
You know what I mean? So I feel like I can go into a bunch of different things.
Dave Blanks:
Right.
McKenzie:
But I do think HR is pretty interesting.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. I can't go into Crossroads because they're cranking music. I can't afford to pay for all that Dua Lipa. Excuse me, are you a senior by any chance?
Jana Bowman:
I am.
Dave Blanks:
You are?
Jana Bowman:
I'm Jana Bowman.
Dave Blanks:
Jana, how's it going?
Jana Bowman:
Good, how are you?
Dave Blanks:
I'm good. Where did you ... Did you get some at Cascades?
Jana Bowman:
No, I was coming from the Office of Community Engaged Leadership.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. Is that what you do at App when you're not studying things?
Jana Bowman:
Yeah, I hang out there all the time. I work there. I volunteer. It's just a great place to be. I always pitch it as like, if you care about anything, our office is a great place to be.
Dave Blanks:
If you care about anything.
Jana Bowman:
Anything at all. We do everything from voter engagement to environmental justice to volunteering with nonprofits in the community, leadership.
Dave Blanks:
What if you care about animals?
Jana Bowman:
Animals? We I'm pretty sure just did a day of service to the local animal shelter.
Dave Blanks:
Oh really? Oh, that's cool. I thought I was going to get you because you're naming all people stuff but yeah yeah.
Jana Bowman:
No, it's like I said. If you care about anything, our office is a really great place to be.
Dave Blanks:
All right. How do we find out more?
Jana Bowman:
The best ways to go to our office, which is I believe PSU 138. It's all the way at the end of the Union on the first floor.
Dave Blanks:
All right, cool. Well, thank you very much. So here's my actual question. So, you're graduating. What did you study here at App?
Jana Bowman:
I studied Sustainable Development.
Dave Blanks:
Do you feel like you've learned a lot?
Jana Bowman:
Yeah, definitely. I think specifically within my major, it shifted my entire mindset of how everything is connected. Because I think beforehand you just think about one problem and then another problem. But then within the Sustainable Development major, you kind of learn how everything is a feedback loop and how everything's connected and there are drivers and symptoms of problems, and that really helps you to understand how to fix the overall issue.
Dave Blanks:
Right, cool. What is next for you?
Jana Bowman:
I have a job actually working at a nonprofit in the triangle called The Hunt Institute. It's a nonprofit and they basically advocate for just really progressive public policy agendas for K through 12 education in North Carolina and nationally.
Dave Blanks:
Nice.
Jana Bowman:
I'm connecting policy makers and leaders in education and really just trying to get the conversations about how we can help schools and teachers and communities and kids.
Dave Blanks:
What a great mountaineer you are.
Jana Bowman:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, keep at it.
Jana Bowman:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
Man, I'm sure you'll do great things. I appreciate your time. And congratulations.
LA McGee:
I am LA McGee.
Dave Blanks:
LA, What did you study here at Appalachian State?
LA McGee:
Exercise Science. I'm actually moving to Wisconsin to work at an adventure resort as a raft guide.
Dave Blanks:
That sounds so cool. So what's the river that you'll be on?
LA McGee:
I honestly can't remember what it's called.
Dave Blanks:
No, shameful. How did you even get the gig? How did you get the job?
LA McGee:
I found it on a website called Cool Works.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Cool works with a C? Not like so cool that they have to spell it with a K.
LA McGee:
I know, they should do it that way honestly.
Dave Blanks:
Come on. Cool works. Let's listen to LA here. All right. So cool. So do you know anybody out there?
LA McGee:
I do not.
Dave Blanks:
Wow. Are you nervous?
LA McGee:
I am very nervous. I leave in three days.
Dave Blanks:
Oh my gosh. Have you finished all your exams?
LA McGee:
I'm actually about to finish one now.
Dave Blanks:
Good luck.
LA McGee:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
And we'll see you on the river.
LA McGee:
Perfect.
Dave Blanks:
All right, thanks. Well, I've actually managed to find a pretty good number of seniors. Hey, excuse me. Hey, are any of you all seniors who are about to graduate? You are? Can I ask you a question for my podcast?
Ivy Crist:
Okay.
Dave Blanks:
Is that okay?
Ivy Crist:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
All right, cool. So where are we? I'm in Club Hub. So what is this place?
Ivy Crist:
So Club Hub is a resource for clubs and organizations on campus. We have physical resources like outdoor games, board games. Then we also do funding for clubs through Club Council.
Dave Blanks:
Cool. Who are you? You're so informative.
Ivy Crist:
I'm Ivy Crist.
Dave Blanks:
All right, Ivy. So are you graduating? Thank you for that information about Club Hub. I appreciate that.
Ivy Crist:
I work here.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, all right. It makes sense that you're in here. What are you graduating with a degree in. What did you study here at App?
Ivy Crist:
Political science.
Dave Blanks:
So what does the future hold for you, Ivy?
Ivy Crist:
So I'm not entirely sure yet, but I would love to work for a non-profit. Not a specific mission, more just like advocacy.
Dave Blanks:
A voice for people who maybe aren't being heard.
Ivy Crist:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
So do you know geographically where that might occur?
Ivy Crist:
Probably to start somewhere in North Carolina or close.
Dave Blanks:
Keep it here. All right. Keep it in the state. Well, Ivy, thanks for your information. Thanks for your time, and congratulations on graduating.
Ivy Crist:
Yeah, of course. Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
I don't know why I'm in the student union. Most of the time I'm outside for these. Only in the student union when it's raining, but it's actually a really pretty day so maybe I'll just go back outside.
Excuse me. Are you a senior here at App by chance?
A Faculty Member:
No, I'm a faculty member.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, are you? For real? Oh, right. Well, I've been, most of the time when people say no, that means they're younger. So I'm like, well hang in there. But I mean, hang in there if you're grading stuff maybe.
A Faculty Member:
Grading, yeah.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Hang in there. I mean, a pretty good number of seniors. Right? A lot of me babbling to myself too. There's like a weird dinosaur shrine out here. Sort of weird. Looking for seniors. Maybe this is one. You know people ask me, Dave? No, they don't. Just kidding.
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
I'm Lauren Niedzwiecki.
Dave Blanks:
You're graduating?
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
Yes, I am.
Dave Blanks:
What have you been studying?
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
Biology with a concentration in Environmental Science.
Dave Blanks:
Cool. All right. So what has been the most memorable part of Biology here at Appalachian State?
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
Probably just the field work. I really love doing field work and being outside. That's really heightened my passion.
Dave Blanks:
Did you have a wow moment when you went out anywhere up here.
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
Probably just the New River. It's so abundant in species.
Dave Blanks:
Can you tell me where you're headed next?
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
I'm going to be working with the Watauga Riverkeeper.
Dave Blanks:
Nice.
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
So I'm very excited about that. And then I think the possibilities are endless from there.
Dave Blanks:
Absolutely. So are you from the area originally?
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
No, I'm from Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, all right. But you're sticking around here to work for Watauga Riverkeeper?
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
I am, yes.
Dave Blanks:
Cool. Well, we're happy you're staying.
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
Oh, thank you. I appreciate that.
Dave Blanks:
Absolutely. And congratulations.
Lauren Niedzwiecki:
Thank you. Yep.
Dave Blanks:
Gross. There's somebody's handkerchief. What an old time-y word. Hanky. All right, Yosef statue, don't let me down. I mean, where else? There's the Appalachian sign and the Yosef statue, right? Peacock traffic circle. Nobody's at Yosef.
Going through. Echo-ey tunnel. Now I'm sweating. There's a person I can ask. Let's ask them. I see you have a name tag, Emily Pittman. So I'm Dave Blanks here. You can see on my name tag.
Emily Pittman:
I see it, yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Hey, nice to meet you too. So you're graduating as a grad student.
Emily Pittman:
Mmm-hmm.
Dave Blanks:
So what have you been studying here at App?
Emily Pittman:
Social Work.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, all right. So what part of society do you want to work with?
Emily Pittman:
I want to work with students.
Dave Blanks:
Okay.
Emily Pittman:
I really like working with other college students, so I'm excited to do that after graduation.
Dave Blanks:
Nice. Do you know where you're going to do it?
Emily Pittman:
Yes, I'm going to Elon University to work as an academic advisor.
Dave Blanks:
Well, Emily, thank you very much for your answer. I really appreciate it, and congrats on graduating.
Emily Pittman:
Thank you so much.
Dave Blanks:
Thanks, Emily. Oh, thank God. All right, I found the last one. I don't know why that had to be the last one, but mostly just because I'm tired of talking and walking. Congratulations seniors. We're proud of you. You'll always be mountaineers. You'll always have a place up here with us. Come back for homecoming. Come back for 4th of July, for whatever holiday, for all the holidays. I'm Dave Blanks. This has been Dave by the Bell. Bye.
In this Valentine’s Day edition of Dave by the Bell, Dave and University Communications intern Madi chat it up with friendly passersby to get at the heart of this question — “What is the most romantic place on campus?”
Dave Blanks:
Hello, friends. I'm Dave Blanks from University Communications, and I was going to talk today about Valentine's Day. What we're going to do is ask students what the most romantic place in all of campus is. I was going to go see if Madi , our intern, wanted to come along. So, let's go do that.
Hello.
Madi:
So, jacket?
Dave Blanks:
I'm not wearing a jacket, based on what you said. You said you got hot.
Madi:
Fine. We won't wear jackets.
Dave Blanks:
Madi , no jackets for this one. There are romantic places on campus. We're walking right now by the-
Madi:
By the hand statue.
Dave Blanks:
...church hand statue thing with the wheelbarrow. I don't think that's a place.
Eliza:
My name's Eliza.
Dave Blanks:
So Eliza, Valentine's is coming up. Did you know?
Eliza:
Yes, it is.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, it is. Is that an exciting thing for you? A positive thing?
Eliza:
It is exciting.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah?
Eliza:
We're going to go up here.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, let's go up here.
Eliza:
I got my first boyfriend a couple months ago, so this will be... We're going to go this way?
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, let's go this way.
Eliza:
This will be my first Valentine's Day with someone.
Dave Blanks:
Very sweet.
Eliza:
So it'll be fun.
Dave Blanks:
Cool. Yeah, yeah. Are you a freshman at App?
Eliza:
Yes, I am.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Excellent. You're doing the whole college experience thing.
Eliza:
Yes, I am.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Good for you. Okay, so if you had to spend it on campus somewhere, where's the most romantic place?
Eliza:
I really like the duck pond.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Eliza:
That little shelter.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, yeah.
Eliza:
I think that's fun.
Dave Blanks:
All right.
Eliza:
Get bagels or something.
Dave:
Dude…the duck pond!
Savannah:
Savannah.
Dave Blanks:
If you had to pick one?
Savannah:
The duck pond.
Dave Blanks:
The duck pond?
Savannah:
I think it's cute.
Dave Blanks:
You think the duck pond?
Savannah:
Could be kind of cute. Yeah, you could do a little picnic or something.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, okay. That's good. That was a good answer.
Jacob:
I'm Jacob. The solarium, maybe.
Dave Blanks:
You think the solarium?
Jacob:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Why the solarium?
Jacob:
There are a lot of plants and sunlight, I guess.
Dave Blanks:
Right?
Jacob:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
What about outside?
Jacob:
It's cold.
Derek Carter:
I'm Derek Carter. A romantic place on campus?
Dave Blanks:
Right.
Derek Carter:
I'd probably just take her to my job, the cafe. Cascades.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, yeah. Yeah. Cool. Right on.
Derek Carter:
They have a Valentine's Day drink, so I'll probably give that.
Dave Blanks:
What's the Valentine's Day drink?
Derek Carter:
It's like chocolate and strawberry.
Dave Blanks:
That sounds good. Is it expensive?
Derek Carter:
It's like $6.
Dave Blanks:
College student can swing that for Valentine's Day, right?
Derek Carter:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
All right. All right. Excellent.
Evan Rice:
I am Evan Rice. Okay. This is a curve-ball. Me and my girlfriend just broke up a week ago.
Dave Blanks:
Oh. I'm sorry to hear that.
Evan Rice:
I'll probably just go for a picnic. I'd start here.
Dave Blanks:
We're on Sanford right now.
Evan Rice:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Okay.
Evan Rice:
Maybe a walk on the trail back there. End up at the baseball field.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Yeah.
Evan Rice:
What have other people said?
Dave Blanks:
Duck pond. How do you feel about duck pond?
Evan Rice:
That’s gross. Like you just get like wafts of smell. Does Gastown...
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Go to Gastown, dude.
Evan Rice:
Yeah, I'd probably stack up on some stuff there. Right?
Dave Blanks:
Excellent. Yeah. Slim Jims, Munchos.
Sam Vanderkin:
Sam Vanderkin. Maybe over by the bell.
Dave Blanks:
Durham Park there.
Sam Vanderkin:
Yeah, there's cute picnic areas. Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. That's cool.
Sam Vanderkin:
Pimento cheese sandwiches-
Dave Blanks:
Yes.
Sam Vanderkin:
...cut into little triangles.
Madi:
Pimento cheese sandwiches in triangles?
Dave Blanks:
Little triangle pimento cheeses.
Anthony Coriali:
I'm Anthony Coriali. Ooh, that's a tough one. I might just hang out in the solarium student union. Peaceful atmosphere, running water.
Dave Blanks:
Nice.
Anthony Coriali:
Yep.
Marissa:
I'm Marissa.
Dave Blanks:
Hey, Marissa. How are you doing?
Marissa:
I'm exhausted.
Dave Blanks:
Oh no. What's going on in your life?
Marissa:
Homework.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, that's the worst. You'll get through it.
Marissa:
Thank you for empathizing.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, I feel for you. So Valentine's is coming up, right?
Marissa:
Oh God.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Marissa:
I can't.
Dave Blanks:
Valentine's is coming up.
Marissa:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
So if you had to pick a spot on this very campus here where you attend school to have a romantic Valentine's Day experience, where would you pick? Where's the most romantic place on campus?
Marissa:
The study room by yourself, because you should focus on your grades and not boys so you can make your own money.
Dave Blanks:
Nice.
Marissa:
Or with your friends.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Study room with friends.
Marissa:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Thank you for your answer. Have a good day.
Diana Cooper:
Diana Cooper. Does none of the above count?
Dave Blanks:
You have to pick somewhere.
Brandon Wayne:
I'm Brandon Wayne. The duck pond, probably.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Okay. All right.
Brandon Wayne:
I'd feed them grapes.
Dave Blanks:
Yes.
Brandon Wayne:
I'd feed the ducks grapes.
Dave Blanks:
I was picturing that your person that you were spending the time with, you were feeding them grapes.
Brandon Wayne:
No, all those grapes got to go to the ducks.
Dave Blanks:
Right. The ducks need the grapes. Yeah.
Hadley Siefert:
I'm Hadley Seifert. Sanford.
Dave Blanks:
Sanford? Yeah. Yeah. We're at Sanford right now. So what would your romantic Sanford date be?
Hadley Siefert:
A picnic.
Dave Blanks:
What kind of food are you serving at your picnic?
Hadley Siefert:
Grilled cheese.
Dave Blanks:
Cheese, excellent. What kind of cheese?
Hadley Siefert:
American. Maybe some strawberries.
Nikki Coddle:
I'm Nikki Coddle. I'd like to say something nice outside, but it's a bit too cold for that.
Dave Blanks:
Let's assume the weather's going to be nice.
Nikki Coddle:
Okay.
Dave Blanks:
All right.
Nikki Coddle:
Then maybe a little picnic outside on Stanford. I think that'd be really cute and romantic. I like to bake, so maybe I could bring the baked goods, the sweets, and then they could bring whatever the savory option is.
Dave Blanks:
Nobody said Crossroads. What if we went into Crossroads? Do you think people would say, "I'd come to Crossroads."
Madi:
It's nice in here.
Dave Blanks:
I know. I like Crossroads. We could ask her.
Katie Carpenter:
Hi, I'm Katie Carpenter. I don't know. I feel like Sanford Mall would be kind of cool.
Dave Blanks:
Sanford.
Katie Carpenter:
Have a little picnic.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Katie Carpenter:
That'd be cute.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Yeah. What would you bring on your picnic?
Katie Carpenter:
I don't know. Little sandwiches, some sparkling cider.
Dave Blanks:
Oh.
Katie Carpenter:
Yeah, I get fancy.
Dave Blanks:
Let me ask this. What's on your sandwich?
Katie Carpenter:
I like chicken salad.
Dave Blanks:
All right.
Katie Carpenter:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
That's the first meaty protein we've had. Everybody's going with cheese.
Katie Carpenter:
Ew. No.
Dave Blanks:
Is cheese romantic to you?
Katie Carpenter:
I don't like cheese that much.
Dave Blanks:
Is chicken more romantic than cheese?
Katie Carpenter:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah? You think?
Katie Carpenter:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
All right.
Emma:
My name's Emma. I would say maybe the solarium or if it's nice outside, Durham Park.
Yeah, I think a little picnic. Maybe take a book, read a little bit. Maybe paint. I don't know. I don't know.
Dave Blanks:
Wow, that's cool. All right. Yeah, that's very active. I like that.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. Who am I speaking with?
Steven:
Steven.
Dave Blanks:
Steven. Hello. I've interviewed you for Dave by the Bell before.
Steven:
Yes, you have.
Dave Blanks:
What question did I ask you?
Steven:
I think it was about Thanksgiving. It was around that time. What are you thankful for?
Dave Blanks:
And I was taking a knee and it looked like I was proposing to you in the picture. Yeah, yeah. But you didn't accept. That's all right. We can still move on with our lives. So where's your spot?
Steven:
It's not part of App State's campus, but it still feels very App State.
Dave Blanks:
Maybe I'll allow it. We'll hear it.
Steven:
I'm trying to think of somewhere on campus, and it's just not coming to me right now.
Dave Blanks:
I know. It's challenging.
Steven:
But somewhere on the parkway. I know that's kind of basic, but it is very nice.
Dave Blanks:
No, it's incredible. It's epic.
Steven:
I'm trying to think of on campus, and-
Dave Blanks:
You got to do it. A beautiful spot here.
Steven:
A sunset at the stadium.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Steven:
While it's completely empty. That'd be really nice. Hanging out with friends and stuff.
Dave Blanks:
That's like the end of a romantic movie right there.
Steven:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, yeah.
Steven:
Very much.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. That was a good answer. Excellent.
Conner Higgins:
I am Conner Higgins. Personally, I've never really liked Valentine's Day just because I feel like it's a weak excuse to have to do something for your partner when you should just do that whenever. That and I know it puts a bunch of single people down, which I don't know. I feel like Valentine's Day should be a day to celebrate being single.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Conner Higgins:
You should be like, "Absolutely. I'm living my life and I'm free."
Dave Blanks:
I like that.
Conner Higgins:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Cool. All right. Well, if you were going to celebrate being single on campus, where would you go and what would you do?
Conner Higgins:
I'd say if you're single and you're either trying to look to meet people, I know the student union's always great, the mall always has a ton of people out there, and I met my girlfriend freshman year in the dining hall, so honestly, even there you could find a little romance in the dining hall.
Dave Blanks:
Awesome, man.
DJ:
I'm DJ. If it's warm out, I'll probably say Sanford Mall, a little picnic. I just feel like that's cute, you can people watch a little bit.
Madi:
So the moral of the story, there's going to be picnics all over campus.
Dave Blanks:
Dude, the picnic business is exploding.
Madi:
The picnic business is booming.
Dave Blanks:
Put your money in picnics right now.
Madi:
Invest in picnics.
Dave Blanks:
Invest. Buy, buy, buy!
Well Madi , thanks for coming along with me for this Valentine's Dave by the Bell.
Madi:
Thanks for having me.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, I don't know. Yeah. You said solarium, right?
Madi:
Yeah. A little coffee date in the solarium.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. I like that.
Madi:
Maybe pick up coffee from Crossroads.
Dave Blanks:
Then go to the solarium.
Madi:
But then take it to the solarium.
Dave Blanks:
Madi , I hope you have a fantastic Valentine's Day.
Madi:
Thanks. I hope you have a great Valentine's Day as well.
Dave Blanks:
Thank you very much. I hope I do too. I'm Dave Blanks. This has been Dave by the Bell. Bye.
In this only just barely adjacent to homecoming edition of Dave by the Bell, Dave and University Communications intern Madi chat it up with almost always friendly passersby and pose the question, "If you could live anywhere on campus that was not a residence hall, where would you live?"
Transcript:
Dave Blanks:
Madi, you're our intern.
Madi:
I am.
Dave Blanks:
And we're going to do a Dave by the Bell.
Madi:
We are.
Dave Blanks:
What are we talking about?
Madi:
Well, did we decide what we're talking about?
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, yeah. I think we finally landed on an idea.
Madi:
Did we land on the roommate idea?
Dave Blanks:
No, we're not doing the roommate idea.
Madi:
Oh.
Dave Blanks:
But we will do that one in the future.
Madi:
Okay.
Dave Blanks:
No, no, no. We're not going to do the roommate. We're going to do-
Madi:
If you could live anywhere on campus.
Dave Blanks:
Yes.
Madi:
That's not your residence hall/dorm room...
Dave Blanks:
Right.
Madi:
...where would you live and why?
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, that was it. Good job. Perfect. So, yeah. Do you want to go to Sanford Mall?
Madi:
I sure do.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, let's do that.
I usually just find a person and go, "Hey, excuse me." Like this guy.
Madi:
Hey, you want to be in our podcast?
Anonymous Solarium Lover:
No, that's okay.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, come on man. Do you want to hear the question and then say yes or no.
Anonymous Solarium Lover:
Okay.
Dave Blanks:
All right. All right. So the question is, if you could live somewhere on campus, where would it be and why? So is there a little spot that's your spot? That's your go-to?
Anonymous Solarium Lover:
Oh, God. The Solarium.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Okay.
Anonymous Solarium Lover:
I love that.
Dave Blanks:
Why would you live in the Solarium?
Anonymous Solarium Lover:
It's very peaceful.
Dave Blanks:
Right?
Anonymous Solarium Lover:
I really like it.
Dave Blanks:
Right.
Anonymous Solarium Lover:
It's very calming.
Dave Blanks:
It's like the opposite of this moment.
Anonymous Solarium Lover:
Yes, exactly.
Quin Hernandez:
I'm Quinn Hernandez. There's a little lookout up by Greenwood.
Dave Blanks:
Okay.
Quin Hernandez:
I like looking over it, specifically in the wintertime, because the snow makes it really bright and you can ... The stadium lights up everything.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. All right. You would live up there?
Quin Hernandez:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Because it's beautiful.
Quin Hernandez:
Yeah, it's really pretty up there.
Madi:
What a lovely answer.
Dave Blanks:
I know. That was so good.
Madi:
She was ready.
Andrea Martinez:
I'm Andrea Martinez. Ooh. I would probably live at Walmart.
Dave Blanks:
Wait, wait, wait. That's not on campus. Andrea.
Andrea Martinez:
Technically it's not, but it is
Dave Blanks:
It's on the Appalcart stop.
Andrea Martinez:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
So in that respect, I mean, it is definitely a part of your student life, right?
Andrea Martinez:
Yeah, definitely.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. But with all the options, explain to me why you would live at Walmart.
Andrea Martinez:
Well, I mean, it's just a place I frequent a lot.
Dave Blanks:
Okay.
Andrea Martinez:
But it's also got everything.
Dave Blanks:
Okay.
Andrea Martinez:
You've got a TV.
Dave Blanks:
Yes.
Andrea Martinez:
You've got blankets, you've got food. It's the perfect place.
Dave Blanks:
I knew you were thinking like that. It's very practical of you. All right. Well, thank you for your answer and have a great day. Are you headed ... Where you headed?
Andrea Martinez:
I'm heading to the bus stop, actually.
Dave Blanks:
Are you going to Walmart?
Andrea Martinez:
I am going to Walmart.
Dave Blanks:
No way. Oh, my. That's funny.
Phillip Lavey:
I'm Phillip Leavy. Chapel Wilson, second floor, I guess. That's where the theater department kids seem to hang out. That's most of my friends here at App State, so.
Dave Blanks:
Right on.
Phillip Lavey:
All the professors are super welcoming. All the students, it's like a big happy family there.
Dave Blanks:
Nice, man.
Phillip Lavey:
Yeah, so.
Dave Blanks:
Well, good.
Phillip Lavey:
Without a doubt. Plus the benches are pretty nice to sleep on. Pretty comfy. So, yeah.
Dave Blanks:
From personal experience?
Phillip Lavey:
Personal experience, yeah.
Dave Blanks:
All right.
Meredith Kaiser:
I'm Meredith Kaiser. Okay. I'm honestly going to go with living in the library.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Meredith Kaiser:
Low key, because there's a coffee shop in there.
Dave Blanks:
Right.
Meredith Kaiser:
There's a lot of good study spaces.
Dave Blanks:
Right.
Meredith Kaiser:
There's books. There's a lot of just cool things in there. So, yeah.
Dave Blanks:
What floor in particular? Any ideas?
Meredith Kaiser:
Definitely not the second, because it's kind of loud.
Dave Blanks:
Okay.
Meredith Kaiser:
Probably the third.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Peaceful.
Meredith Kaiser:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Meredith Kaiser:
Very peaceful. Yeah.
Billy:
Oh, man. That's a tough one. Probably up there in that tower right up there.
Dave Blanks:
What? You'd live in the Steam Tower?
Billy:
Oh, is that a steam tower?
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, dude. I don't know if you want to live in the-
Billy:
What's at the very top though?
Dave Blanks:
Steam. Just steam.
Billy:
No, it's not. It looks like somebody out there right now, kind of.
Dave Blanks:
Whoa. Are you for real?
Billy:
It looks like a lookout post.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, my gosh.
Billy:
Is it not? Is it not?
Dave Blanks:
No, it's a steam-
Billy:
You can't get up there?
Dave Blanks:
We call it the Steam Tower. Yeah, you can get up there.
Billy:
Well, I don't know.
Dave Blanks:
I mean, not you.
Billy:
I kind of want to live up there. Maybe the room below it, but that'd be my upstairs deck.
Dave Blanks:
That would be super cool. Do you think people would come visit you if you lived in-
Billy:
No. People don't come visit me anyway.
Dave Blanks:
But if you lived in the Steam Tower, they might be like, Come on, let's go to Billy's house, man.
Billy:
You know what? You know what? Being right here, people would come visit. Because I'd be right here.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, I think they would. Great idea.
Billy:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Thanks for your answer, man.
Billy:
That's it?
Dave Blanks:
That was it. That was all.
Billy:
Did I pass?
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. You passed with flying colors. Yeah. Thanks, Billy. Madi, would you live in the Steam Tower?
Madi:
Probably not.
Dave Blanks:
I don't think so. I think I might come visit Billy, though.
Madi:
I might visit Billy for sure.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, just to see if he was okay, because I'm not sure you can survive up there. But he was like, "There's somebody up there right now." And then I thought I could kind of see them. It was sort of weird.
Madi:
No, I kind of did too.
Dave Blanks:
Did you see them?
Madi:
He tricked me.
Dave Blanks:
He totally pulled one over on us.
Lily:
I'm Lily. The Student Union.
Dave Blanks:
Okay.
Lily:
The arboretum-type room.
Dave Blanks:
Oh yeah, Solarium.
Lily:
The Solarium.
Dave Blanks:
The Solarium.
Lily:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Caitlin, what do you think about Lily's answer?
Kaitlyn:
It's a good answer, but I would probably say the library, because it's open most of the time.
Dave Blanks:
Right?
Kaitlyn:
24 five, and they have some comfy chairs up there.
Dave Blanks:
Wait, did you say 24 what?
Kaitlyn:
24 five.
Dave Blanks:
24 five? I've never heard that.
Kaitlyn:
24 five. It's open 24 hours, five days of the week.
Dave Blanks:
Five days of the week.
Kaitlyn:
Right.
Dave Blanks:
Wow. You're very accurate with that. I was like, wait, did she mess that up? But no. You said it very specifically. All right. So what floor would you live on?
Kaitlyn:
I think the second, but I haven't explored the third or fourth before.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Well, the second floor, from what I've heard, is a little louder.
Kaitlyn:
That's true. I could always go up to the quiet floor if I need some quiet.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Yeah.
Kaitlyn:
I do think the chairs are very comfy on the second floor, and you could definitely sleep on one of those.
Dave Blanks:
Excellent. All right, so now we're in the Student Union. Do you actually want to interrupt somebody who's doing something in the Student Union? Hey, excuse me.
Eva Morgan:
Hi.
Dave Blanks:
Hi, I'm Dave. I have a podcast called Dave by the Bell, where I interview App State students.
Eva Morgan:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Are you an App State student?
Eva Morgan:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Could you hear out my question and maybe answer it?
Eva Morgan:
Mm-hmm!
Dave Blanks:
All right, cool. I like your energy. Very positive.
Eva Morgan:
Thanks, man!
Dave Blanks:
This is Madi.
Eva Morgan:
Hello.
Dave Blanks:
She's our intern.
Madi:
Hi.
Dave Blanks:
So the question for today pertains to the fact that it's homecoming this weekend.
Eva Morgan:
Yeah?!!!
Dave Blanks:
Are you excited?
Eva Morgan:
No, I'm not even going.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, fair enough. Home is the word that we honed in on. If you could make your home somewhere here at App that wasn't a residence hall?
Eva Morgan:
I'd live in the gym.
Dave Blanks:
Where would you ... You'd live at the gym?
Eva Morgan:
I'd live at the SRC.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Why would you live there?
Eva Morgan:
I work out every day.
Dave Blanks:
Okay.
Eva Morgan:
So I'm kind of obsessed.
Dave Blanks:
What do you like about the SRC?
Eva Morgan:
That's a solid question.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Eva Morgan:
That I do not know the answer to.
Dave Blanks:
They have equipment that you can use there?
Eva Morgan:
Yeah. I mean, they have machines and free weights, so.
Dave Blanks:
Perfect. SRC?
Eva Morgan:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Good answer.
Eva Morgan:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
Hey, can you tell me your name?
Eva Morgan:
Oh, Eva Morgan.
Dave Blanks:
Thanks, Eva.
Eva Morgan:
Of course. You have a good one.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, you too. Are you going to workout?
Eva Morgan:
Nice to meet you too. Oh, I already did my round today.
Dave Blanks:
Already did it.
Eva Morgan:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Nice. Nice work. Nice work. Have a good one. Madi, you're on the cross country team, right?
Madi:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Do you work out every day?
Madi:
Unfortunately, I don't have a choice if I work out every day.
Dave Blanks:
You're forced to work out every day?
Madi:
I'm not forced every day.
Dave Blanks:
What way do you want to go?
Madi:
It's a forced decision. Bookstore?
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Okay. We could do the bookstore. A forced decision.
Madi:
Oh, maybe these fellows.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Do you think they work here?
Madi:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
So we actually here at App State, do you have a Apple Store? What do you call it? An Apple Store. They're an authorized campus store.
John Paul Hansen:
That's the magic of it.
Dave Blanks:
There we go. You don't live on campus currently, correct, sir?
John Paul Hansen:
No, sir. I do not.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Did you ever live on campus?
John Paul Hansen:
I did.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Where were you? What residence hall?
John Paul Hansen:
Bowie Residence Hall.
Dave Blanks:
You were in Bowie.
John Paul Hansen:
Yes. Getting knocked down currently, right?
Dave Blanks:
You're right. I'm sorry. Are you dealing with that okay or?
John Paul Hansen:
Yeah, a little bit sad. I'd like to go over and get a brick. I don't know what the legalities of brick taking from a active construction zone are, so.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, I think first degree brickery.
John Paul Hansen:
Yeah, first degree brickery.
Dave Blanks:
It could ruin your job here.
John Paul Hansen:
True. True.
Dave Blanks:
So what is your name, sir.
John Paul Hansen:
John Paul Hansen.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. So John Paul Hansen, it's homecoming weekend. Did you know that?
John Paul Hansen:
I did, yes.
Dave Blanks:
All right, all right. So if you could live and make your home anywhere on Appalachian State's campus, that wasn't Bowie. Okay? And that wasn't a residence hall.
John Paul Hansen:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
Where would it be and why would you live there?
John Paul Hansen:
Inside of the Founder's Bell. It's nice and cozy. You can really get inside of it. Once the metal kind of heats up to your body temp, it's cohesive. You're in there. You can't get much colder or warmer. It's a perfect environment.
Dave Blanks:
Right. You would have a lot of interaction because apparently if people rub it or something like that, they do good on their examinations.
John Paul Hansen:
Yes. yeah. And then I kind of crawl out like a hermit crab and just really, you are at my home. Really give it to them. So, yeah. Yeah, absolutely.
Dave Blanks:
John Paul, you're a silly fellow. You know that? Did you know the podcast is called Dave by the Bell?
John Paul Hansen:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
John Paul Hansen:
And so I know this because probably four years ago, I was walking to one of my freshman year classes, and I was stopped by you, Mr. Dave.
Dave Blanks:
No way.
Madi:
Wow.
John Paul Hansen:
Yes. I had a previous appearance.
Dave Blanks:
You're one of our first multiple episode people.
John Paul Hansen:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, yeah.
John Paul Hansen:
This was fun. It's coming full circle.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah, I know. Well, come visit John Paul, who's in the ... What's the name of your store?
John Paul Hansen:
Oh, University Bookstore Tech Center, rebranded from the Computer Shop.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Okay.
John Paul Hansen:
Yep.
Dave Blanks:
All right.
John Paul Hansen:
Yep.
Madi:
What if I go rub the Founder's Bell before finals, and then he just like jumps out-
Dave Blanks:
And he's like. I never rubbed the Founder's Bell, but when I think about my GPA, maybe I should have. I also never exercised while I was at Appalachian State.
Madi:
Hey, this person's watching right now.
Dave Blanks:
That guy. Excuse me, Mr. Flannel. Hey. Hey. I have a podcast called Dave by the Bell, where I interview App State students. Would you mind if I ask you a question? I don't think your name is really Mr. Flannel either.
Ben Perkins:
Oh, you don't? Well, that's good.
Dave Blanks:
No, I'm not aware of your name, but I would assume it's not Mr. Flannel.
Ben Perkins:
Well, if you knew, it'd be weird, because I don't think we've ever met.
Dave Blanks:
That would be crazy, right?
Ben Perkins:
My name is Ben Perkins.
Dave Blanks:
All right.
Ben Perkins:
I'd probably live in the Union. Location-wise, I think it's the best.
Dave Blanks:
Fair enough.
Ben Perkins:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
So what part of the Student Union would you live in?
Ben Perkins:
Well rest in peace to the Whitewater Lounge, but that's where I'd live.
Madi:
That's what I said.
Ben Perkins:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
So I asked Madi this, and she said ... Now why did you like the Whitewater? Let's ask you first, Ben.
Ben Perkins:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
And then, Madi, we'll get your take on why the Whitewater was awesome.
Ben Perkins:
Well, I think originally it was had this classy lounge kind of vibe.
Dave Blanks:
Okay.
Ben Perkins:
And I don't know. It was really secluded, so not a lot of people went there. So I thought that was really cool about it.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Yeah. Well, good choice. Ben, thank you. Madi, tell us why you liked the Whitewater.
Madi:
I just have good memories of escaping to there. Well, I remember my freshman year, I was really bored, and I was like, I'm going to just go explore the Student Union. And I felt like I went in there, and it was like a secret hideout almost. And it was just nice and dark, and they would sometimes play music in there. If only it still existed, that's where I'd choose.
Dave Blanks:
Listen, I think I want to encourage y'all to go back to where it was, because now it's the Career Development Center. Okay?
Ben Perkins:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
So take charge of your future.
Ben Perkins:
Oh, yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Okay? All right, please.
Ben Perkins:
I will.
Madi:
Oh, yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Ben. Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. Ben, thanks for your answer.
Ben Perkins:
Absolutely.
Madi:
Okay, we're at the Alpha Phi Omega table, and we have four students here. Why don't you all introduce yourselves in a row?
Jenn:
Hi, I'm Jenn.
Chris:
I'm Chris.
Gigi:
I'm Gigi.
Skyler:
And I'm Skyler. I would live in the Solarium. It's just the ambience and all the plants and stuff. I feel like it's so lively and fun in there.
Madi:
Awesome. Thank you. Moving on to Chris.
Chris:
Yep. That's my same answer. I would live in the Solarium. Honestly, it's one of the most peaceful places on campus.
Madi:
For sure. What about you?
Gigi:
Same. Same here.
Madi:
Same?
Dave Blanks:
Gigi's there.
Madi:
Skyler?
Skyler:
I've got to say the garden near the LLC.
Madi:
Okay.
Skyler:
I love doing garden work there. It's so much fun. I think I'd make a little home in the little greenhouse with the solar panels on top. I think that would be really cutesy. Yeah.
Madi:
Yeah. That's a great answer. Very unique. Thank you, guys.
Dave Blanks:
Thank y'all so much.
Skyler:
Thank you.
Ashlyn Benzel:
My name is Ashlyn Benzel. Sanford Mall! Right here! I would set up a tent and just stay here. There is, I mean grass. There's trees to climb. My friends. The dining hall's right over there. I mean, you can't-
Dave Blanks:
Nothing wrong with that.
Madi:
Can't go wrong.
Ashlyn Benzel:
Can't go wrong.
Madi:
Great answer. Thank you so much.
Ashlyn Benzel:
You're so welcome.
Dave Blanks:
Maddie, we're done. What did we learn today?
Madi:
Today we learned that Walmart is on campus.
Dave Blanks:
We also learned that if you're going to live in the Solarium, you better like other people, because everybody else is living in the Solarium too, right?
Madi:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Thanks for taking the time. Thanks for coming along with me. You did a great job. Was it fun?
Madi:
It was a great time.
Dave Blanks:
Let's edit this podcast.
Madi:
Sounds good.
Dave Blanks:
I'm Dave Blanks, and this has been Dave by the Bell. Bye, Madi.
Madi:
Bye.
Dave and photographer Kyla strike out to interview first year students and their helpful parents as they move in to Thunder Hill Hall on the beautiful campus of Appalachian State University.
Transcript:
Dave Blanks:
Hey folks, how's it going? I'm Dave Blanks from University Communications. Today on Dave by the Bell, I'm going to be talking to people who are moving into Thunder Hill, trying to figure out what the moment's like for them. Maybe talk to parents, maybe talk to students. Also, get an idea of what their aspirations and hopes are for the coming year. That's the plan. Let's do it.
All right. There's a lot of folks in here. We're actually going in one of the residence halls. This is Thunder Hill, I do believe. Yeah, that's correct. We have a lot of folks. You've been taking pictures of move in day, Kyla, and those will probably be some of which will end up on our Facebook page.
Kyla:
Facebook and Instagram.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Yeah, I don't like it in here.
Kyla:
It is chaotic.
Speaker 3:
Excuse me.
Kyla:
Yeah, no problem. Yeah, let's go upstairs.
Dave Blanks:
Let's go upstairs.
Tia Proctor:
I'm Tia Proctor. It is so exciting. I'm just ready to get everything in and get everything sorted and stuff. And then just go explore the campus and just go to King Street-
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Tia Proctor:
... and just have fun.
Dave Blanks:
When you look forward to the coming year, what is something that you're anticipating?
Tia Proctor:
I'm excited for game days.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Awesome.
Tia Proctor:
And learning about business and going through the business college and stuff.
Dave Blanks:
Cool. Tia, thank you so much for your answers. I really appreciate you. You passed with flying colors. Good job. Yeah.
Tia Proctor:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Tia Proctor:
Yeah. Good one.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. And who is this? Your roommate?
Tia Proctor:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
Hello? What is your name?
Maddie Henry:
Maddie Henry.
Dave Blanks:
Hey Maddie, how's it going?
Maddie Henry:
It's good. How are you?
Dave Blanks:
I'm good. How's your room? It looks pretty cool to me.
Maddie Henry:
It is amazing.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Maddie Henry:
I was expecting so much less actually.
Dave Blanks:
Right.
Maddie Henry:
And I'm so excited that we got our own bathroom.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. Maddie, what's the moment like for you right now? What's the feeling?
Maddie Henry:
Nervous, excited, everything. I just want to get everything unpacked and be settled in, have everything go smoothly.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Well, has it been so, so far so good?
Maddie Henry:
So far so good except for the rain.
Dave Blanks:
I know, but at least you're inside right now. Right? Did you get everything in before it started really coming down?
Maddie Henry:
My parents are actually out there.
Dave Blanks:
Oh no. Your poor parents. All right. Well, shout out to Maddie's parents.
Maddie Henry:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Be strong.
Maddie Henry:
I'm from Pennsylvania, so I'm very excited to just meet new people. Get a fresh start and make a lot of friends.
Dave Blanks:
Tia and Maddie, good luck. We're happy to have you as new Mountaineers.
Maddie Henry:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Bye y'all.
Silas Dickerson:
I am Silas Dickerson. I got here about 15 minutes ago. It feels great. Yeah, I'm ready to be here. I'm just ready to be more independent.
Jennifer Leaver:
Hi, I'm Jennifer Leaver.
Dave Blanks:
Who are you helping move in here today?
Jennifer Leaver:
My daughter, Lauren.
Dave Blanks:
Is this your first kid to come to college?
Jennifer Leaver:
No, I have a son in Boulder, in Colorado.
Dave Blanks:
All right.
Jennifer Leaver:
It's been nice to have her close by.
Dave Blanks:
When you look forward to Lauren's first year, what is it that you're excited about for her?
Jennifer Leaver:
Just meeting new people, finding her tribe of friends, and big football games, because she didn't have a school that was oriented around that and-
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. She's definitely got that to look forward to.
Jennifer Leaver:
Yeah. Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Well, thanks so much for helping out and thanks for letting me talk to you. I appreciate you very much.
Jennifer Leaver:
Yeah. Sure, sure.
McKenna Guard:
I'm McKenna Guard. A mix of excitement and nervousness. A good healthy mix. I'm excited for the new community, and my friends last year went here and I just got to see them grow.
Dave Blanks:
Hold on, hold on. Let's let the train pass by. All right. What else was it?
McKenna Guard:
Because my friends, I got to see them grow here in Boone last year, and so I'm really excited to do that too.
Dave Blanks:
Awesome. I'm sure you will. McKenna, thanks for your time. I really appreciate you. Welcome to Boone.
McKenna Guard:
Thank you.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Spencer Daniel:
I'm Spencer Daniel.
Dave Blanks:
Hey Spencer.
Spencer Daniel:
Hey.
Dave Blanks:
Your girls are here?
Spencer Daniel:
I have one daughter here and then her friend is her roommate.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, that works out well. Cool. What's your daughter's name?
Spencer Daniel:
Her name is Allie.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. All right. Is this your first child to come to college?
Spencer Daniel:
First child to go to college. Yes.
Dave Blanks:
All right. What's the moment like? Allie's in her room now.
Spencer Daniel:
Yeah, it's real. It feels real.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Spencer Daniel:
It's exciting. She's so happy to be here. She's been looking forward to this since probably her junior year of high school. And so it's a really exciting time. I feel good that she feels good about it. She's just so excited to be here and have the opportunity to go out on the Parkway and go hiking and do all the outdoor things. And I think that part is what I'm most excited for her to be up here and to experience everything.
Dave Blanks:
Well, let's talk to her. Is she inside?
Spencer Daniel:
Yeah, she is. Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. Cool.
Spencer Daniel:
Come here.
Dave Blanks:
Hey.
Alice Daniel:
Hi.
Dave Blanks:
How's it going y'all? I was just talking to Spencer here.
Alice Daniel:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
And Spencer, this is your daughter.
Spencer Daniel:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. Who am I speaking with?
Alice Daniel:
Alice Daniel.
Dave Blanks:
Alice. How's it going? You go by Alice or Allie?
Alice Daniel:
Well, so my nickname has been Allie growing up.
Dave Blanks:
All right.
Alice Daniel:
But I decided I wanted to go back to my real name.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Cool.
Alice Daniel:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Well that's what college is all about, right?
Alice Daniel:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
Okay, cool. You were moving into Thunder Hill?
Alice Daniel:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
You're in your room. What's going on in your head?
Alice Daniel:
Yeah, I'm really excited. I thought I was going to be more emotional, but I'm actually... I feel like my happiness is overshadowing my sadness about leaving them right now.
Dave Blanks:
Nice. Percentage wise. Good.
Alice Daniel:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Alice Daniel:
Yes.
Dave Blanks:
Excellent. Well, I hope it continues to tip that way, the scale.
Alice Daniel:
Yes. Yeah, I do too.
Dave Blanks:
When you look forward to your coming year, what is it that you're most excited about?
Alice Daniel:
Definitely. I have two things. I think one, I'm really excited to meet new people and just do Young Life or RUF, some kind of campus ministry. And then two, just being in the mountains and doing hikes and just being in the beauty of it.
Dave Blanks:
Nice. Oh, that was perfect.
Alice Daniel:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Well thank you so much for your time and welcome to Boone. We're glad you're here.
Alice Daniel:
Thank you.
Vrishank Thombare:
My name is Vrishank Thombare. I just moved in right now. I just dropped off all my stuff, said bye to my parents.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, man.
Vrishank Thombare:
Just came back. Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
You just said goodbye to them?
Vrishank Thombare:
Yeah. I just said goodbye. I just came back from the rain.
Dave Blanks:
Were they sad?
Vrishank Thombare:
My mom was crying. Oh, my mom was crying.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, no. Oh, man.
Vrishank Thombare:
She was like, "Give me a hug," and all this. She hugged me three times in the rain.
Dave Blanks:
Did you expect that?
Vrishank Thombare:
Yeah, I did. I expected it.
Dave Blanks:
Did you get emotional?
Vrishank Thombare:
I did get emotional, but it's like, I got to start this chapter.
Dave Blanks:
It's true man.
Vrishank Thombare:
New opportunities, new people.
Dave Blanks:
Absolutely.
Vrishank Thombare:
I'm really looking forward to the clubs because they have a lot of nature clubs that I wanted to look at to check them out.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Vrishank Thombare:
I'm also interested in meeting new people from all types of backgrounds and building relationships, creating a network with people, so when I go into my career field I'm able to communicate with people that may have an advantage of something else that can help me.
Dave Blanks:
Whoa, This Hall's all decked out.
Kyla:
People are still moving in.
Dave Blanks:
Somebody decked the hall. It's got balloons and streamers and stuff. This RA really cares. Do you remember your move-in day, Kyla?
Kyla:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Was it hard?
Kyla:
Not really.
Dave Blanks:
No. It was pretty smooth?
Kyla:
Because I didn't have whole load of stuff. I had really small room.
Dave Blanks:
Nice.
Kyla:
And I lived on the second floor of Eggers.
Dave Blanks:
Oh perfect, so you didn't have to climb floor after floor after floor?
Kyla:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, that's a nice feeling.
Vrishank Thombare:
Hey.
Dave Blanks:
Hey dude. What's up Vrishank? Good man. How are you?
Vrishank Thombare:
Just getting to my room.
Dave Blanks:
All right. All right. Enjoy. Hey, guys.
Guys:
Hey.
Dave Blanks:
Well everybody in Thunder Hill seems to have a pretty good attitude thus far.
Father of student:
Sorry.
Dave Blanks:
Oh no, you're good. Come on past. Okay. All right.
Kyla:
But all of these people have moved in.
Dave Blanks:
That lady had a plunger. Did you see that?
Kyla:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
She's a vital member of the team.
Jack Bryan:
I'm Jack Bryan.
Dave Blanks:
Okay. Jack Bryan. And your name, sir?
Tim Johnson:
I'm Tim Johnson.
Jack Bryan:
Just feeling things out right now. I've been here for a little over 24 hours, so everything's still pretty fresh. Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
Room looks good.
Jack Bryan:
Yeah. Thank you. I appreciate it.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah. Yeah.
Jack Bryan:
Just getting used to the campus and everything. Exploring a little bit.
Dave Blanks:
And Tim?
Tim Johnson:
I'm not going to lie, I was a little nervous, but then I got everything in place and I just did my own thing, and I feel fine now. I can't wait for it. I know it's going to sound cliche, but I can't wait for all the friendships we're going to make with other people. I'm actually really excited for that.
Dave Blanks:
Nice man.
Tim Johnson:
Yeah.
Dave Blanks:
That's nice. It's cliche for a reason, man. That's a good thing.
Tim Johnson:
Mm-hm.
Dave Blanks:
All right. And Jack, what about you? What are you looking forward to for this year?
Jack Bryan:
Got to be the football games.
Dave Blanks:
Yeah.
Jack Bryan:
Got to be.
Dave Blanks:
Awesome. All right. Are you stoked for Carolina?
Jack Bryan:
Yeah, absolutely.
Dave Blanks:
You're going to be there.
Jack Bryan:
Absolutely.
Dave Blanks:
All right. Absolutely. Well, thanks guys. I appreciate your time and welcome to Boone.
Jack Bryan:
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Kyla:
Stairs is all the way down. If you pass... They're right across from the elevators.
Mother of student:
Okay.
Dave Blanks:
Thanks, Kyla. You're so helpful.
Kyla:
I get so many questions.
Dave Blanks:
Oh, I know. People are like, "Hey, help me put together my bed. Where's the door? Where's my child?"
Hopefully everybody's moved in by the time you're listening to this. Thanks so much to everybody who let me barge in on them. I really appreciate it. Kyla, thanks for taking pictures. I'm Dave Blanks. This has been Dave by the Bell.
In-person commencement ceremonies are back at Appalachian, and so is Dave! Witness the sights and sounds of Spring 2021 Commencement as Dave asks parents what they're experiencing as their graduates walk across the stage, and stick around for some celebration as the graduates fill in the blank of "My time at Appalachian was _______."
Dave's back, and he's ready to talk to you! This episode, Dave visits with Appalachian State students after they receive their vaccine, as well as the volunteers and staff who help the clinic run smoothly.
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