Student review [#27929] for International Politics
at Appalachian State University - ASU

I’m a student in Appalachian’s Government and Justice Studies department getting my degree in Political Science. The political science department has great professors that are engaging, personable, willing to help, and very knowledgeable. Students are always invited to not only ask questions in class but after lectures, and during the professor’s office hours. Help is readily available to students. Faculty also have great connections to help students get internships and recommendation letters, and find graduate programs that will be a good fit for the individual aspirations of the student. Most of the classes I have taken have been really interesting and I have learned a lot.

Appalachian is tucked away in the mountain town of Boone, North Carolina, home to beautiful hikes, waterfalls, sunsets, and a quaint downtown. People there are very friendly and willing to help. If you enjoy a small-town feeling with lots of nature experiences, App is for you. It has a great international program and we get students from all over the world studying both undergraduate and graduate at our university. It’s two hours from Charlotte and three hours from Raleigh, so if you want to go visit the urban parts of the state, you can. There are opportunities for international students to connect with local students, faculty, and staff.

The school could be more disability-friendly. It has a lot of stairs and hills which would be very difficult for people who have injuries that require crutches or a boot and anyone who is in a wheelchair. This is something to keep in mind if you are a student who has difficulty getting around.