r/appstate

Please list things you've seen taken away from state employees, teachers and other state employees. This is my list so far:

• Employees with a hire date on or after 1/1/2021 are not eligible for retiree health benefits at retirement.
• State employees previously had premium-free health insurance, with multiple provider options
• COLA deficit
• Elimination of longevity pay incentive ($100 for each worked after 10y of service)
• Leave carry-over cap to 240 hours for comp/vacation (before you would get fully paid out for comp/vac, and now it converts to Sick that does not pay out)
• Leave program change from Annual Leave to Personal Leave, meaning new hires as of 2026 have a "use it or lose it" policy with vacation time
• Additional education (Masters) not recognized for additional pay (typically for primary, secondary teachers)

I've visited Boone for most of my life and I've grown to love this campus and really want to go here, is it worth it?

I could care less how much hate I get from this but as a long time local I miss when the students at app state were NOT entitled douchebbags . It Use to be a good hippie education college the students here now are the most entitled pos I have ever seen in my entire life. Bros and hispters from clt and ral. Fyi every local here fucking hates you all. I hope what ever STD you get from ale house Lily's or tap is incurable Boone sucks tell your friends because of you.

Hi there,

I'm transferring to a four-year college as a sophomore for this upcoming fall semester. I'll be 24 in August, and studying Fine Arts, hoping to study multiple mediums, including Illustration, Printmaking, and Jewelry Design/Metals, with possible minors of Asian Studies/Japanese Language or Biology. I'm also hoping to study abroad in Japan as it's one of my lifelong dreams. Another important factor is that I most likely will not have a car for my first year in school.

I'm having a really tough time choosing between the two options. For some background, I'm pretty artsy/witchy, queer, and alternative. I love spending time in nature, but I can't do huge hikes due to some medical conditions. I LOVE swimming in rivers/swimming holes/creeks/anywhere in nature with mountain water lol. I'm also a biology and science nerd.

I previously lived in Asheville and loved it. It became my home and to this day is one of my favorite places. I made a small circle of both art connections and friends during my time there, and I really love the vibrant arts scene, farmer's markets, coffee shops, and the fact that a lot of bands I like regularly tour there. I have a few favorite swimming holes, hikes, and parks that I would frequent pretty often as well. The food is also awesome!

I have visited Boone a few times too, and really enjoyed it in terms of the school and the scenery, but am less acquainted with the area and local shops/things to do. I do like that it feels closer to nature than UNCA's campus. The Metals Program, Japanese Language Classes, and wide range of study abroad opportunities in Japan through App State are a huge plus.

My Pros and Cons List for both Schools:

UNCA:

PROS:

• Good Fine Arts Programs + Art building
• Great dining options (both on and off campus)
• Botanical Garden + creek that I can dip in
• Great art community
• Farmers Markets
• Lots of great local shops
• Nicer Campus
• Concerts
• Established circle of friends/art connections
• Lots of swimming holes and hiking spots
• Queer friendly
• Nice Housing and Amenities
• Accessible specialty healthcare (I have a few medical conditions that warrant specialists)
• Biology minor w/o math requirements

CONS:

• No Metals Program (but off-campus activities/workshops available)
• No on-campus Japanese Language Classes (can do online, but not ideal)
• Less variety and availability of study abroad programs in Japan (only available in Tokyo)
• Fewer people/social opportunities
• Hiking and parks are less accessible w/o car
• HOT in summer

App State

PROS:

• Metals Program
• Japanese Language Courses
• Wide range of Japan study abroad programs in multiple provinces
• Closer to nature
• Snowboarding
• More people/social opportunities
• Price lake, creek, Daniel Boone Gardens
• Some accessible hiking w/o car
• Music/Video/Recording equipment free to use at Library
• Pretty Campus

CONS:

• Lack of medical care and specialists
• Can't live on-campus
• More Conservative
• Greek Life + Football
• Few/worse dining options
• Minimal/very small art community
• Older buildings/infrastructure
• Crowded
• Less to do overall
• No concerts
• Higher chance of living with younger people/undergrads
• Lack of jobs
• Fewer networking opportunities and art connections
• Longer, harsher winter
• Housing is very limited
• Bio minor has math requirements

Sorry for the super long post, and if you got this far, thank you for reading! If anyone has any valuable insight, please let me know. Thanks!

My only real accolades at my school are being captain of the wrestling team I use to have high grades and was at one point doing college prep classes junior year I really let go because I thought I didn’t want to go to college but after thinking about it I do is there still time to lock in?

I am looking for a parking pass for an incoming freshman. Close to campus and easy.

I'm looking for off-campus housing for next semester. Does anyone have any good companies to rent out of? And/or good apartments to go look at?

Hey everyone! I got into app state and I’ve been applying for stuff and setting life up for my life in app, and I know freshmen don’t usually bring their vehicles to college but I’d love to have mine. Is there any places that I can rent a parking spot from that is still selling AND is priced reasonably? I drive a 86 ram so I’d like somewhere that I don’t have to worry about it being broken into or anything haha. Excited to be at my dream college!!

I know it might be a little late to get this ball rolling, but does anyone know of places that are hiring for the summer/potentially extending into the fall?

I have a few gigs this summer that will net me a little cash, but I’d like to have something more steady since my summer internship is unpaid. I have experience as a server and a retail worker, but I do videography, photography, and editing as well.

Hi, my son is transferring too App in the fall and has a spot in the transfer dorm. Can anyone tell me what the bathroom situation is like? For instance, how many people use/share a bathroom?

Hey! I’m going to attend App state this upcoming fall and I’m thinking of bringing a bicycle with me. I was wondering about the weather and storage though. Do people still ride bikes in the snow? Where do people store their bikes? Is there enough space to have one in the dorm room? Any info appreciated thanks!

Hello friends!

I recently got accepted into App states master program (super excited btw!!) but I’ve only ever been out to that area once or twice. I have no idea where to begin when it comes to apartment shopping out there or what places are the best. A little background my partner and I are looking to move into a 2 bedroom preferred but we are also okay with a 1 bedroom. Our max budget would be $1,500 or $750 per person. We also have two cats! And are very tired of living with roommates.. we definitely have some horror stories. Oh! And our max drive time would be 45 mins or an hour so we’re okay with other close city’s or towns!

Also if anyone has any restaurant recommendations or fun places to go please let us know!!

Thank you!

Hello I’m looking forward to going to my first football game this year. I was planning on going to the season opener against Maine and I just wanna know if that’ll have the best environment or at least a really good one. Idk if it’d be huge difference between this one and a conference game. Thanks

Im a rising freshman at app and have a roommate and the housing selection opens soon, what are the best dorms on campus / which ones should I look for ?