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MESSAGE 1: New Student Orientation!
Familiarize yourself with your new home!
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS TO ASP 2013!!
You guys are in for are in for an awesome summer! Between great peer mentors, fun trips, community service
opportunities, and learning the Appalachian Mountain heritage, you’re bound to have a wonderful time at the
Academic Success Program! Take advantage of these opportunities! Make new friends, connect with professors, and
do your very best in your classes!
New Friendships
New Experiences
New Worlds
MESSAGE 2: THE WEEKLY REVIEW!
Weekly reviews by your first-year peers of local restaurants, shops, places to go and more! So check it out
each week to see new reviews to help you choose! ENJOY!
Hot Springs
by Sam Gammons
Hot Springs Resort, Spa, and Campground is an amazing place to get away with friends and family to relax and
take your mind off all the things the world throws your way. Hot Springs is located in Hot Springs, North
Carolina, bordering the Pisgah National Forest. To get to this relaxation spot from Cullowhee, get on to I-40 and
head east. Continue onto to I-40 east and head towards Knoxville, TN. Take exit 24 for N Carolina 209 toward
Lake Junaluska/Hot Springs. You will then turn right onto N Carolina 209 N/Crabtree Rd, follow that road for 8.1
miles and then turn right onto N Carolina 209 N/Betsy's Gap Rd/State Hwy 209 and follow that road for
approximately 24 miles. Go across the train tracks and Hot Springs Resort is on your left and the campground is
on your right. The drive is very curvy, but the view throughout the drive, makes it worthwhile.
While Hot Springs is located in the Western mountains of North Carolina, it also borders Spring Creek and the
French Broad River. Yes the main attraction of this general area is the natural Hot Springs, but it has a small
town known for its history and the intersection between the springs and the Appalachian Trail, one of the most
well-known trails in the world.
While most of the tourists are attracted to this place because of the 100 acre Resort & Spa, there is also
one of the quietest, most comfortable campgrounds, you can find. The campground features places for
RV hookups, tons of room for tents, and also eight cabins that all range from 2 people to up to 8 people.
These cabins are not large, but they are very cozy, comfortable to sleep in, and for location and scenery,
very affordable. All these locations border the French Broad River and are located 1/4 of a mile from the
town. They also offer hot showers and clean bathrooms
at the beginning of the camp site that are well kept and
clean, making you not realize you're not at home, but
what is the point in taking a shower and being clean?
You're there to be in the outdoors and be dirty, that is
why it is called the great OUTdoors.
One of the greatest bonuses of this amazing spot is all
the hiking trails it has to offer. The most well-known
trail is the Lover's Leap Trail and the Appalachian Trail
along the French Broad River. This specific trail is a 1.6
mile loop that takes you to the top of the mountain then
descends back to the bottom. This trail offers some of
the most amazing views, but none better than from the
top of the mountain. With the elevation of 4629 feet, this
view offers
you a complete view of the entire town, the Appalachian
Mountains, and the French Broad River. From beginning to
end, the hike will take you approximately 1 hour and 10
minutes. This hike makes you appreciate everything that has
been put on this part of the world; it is truly a natural
wonderland. Hot Springs makes you realize that everyone
needs a little time for themselves to kick back and relax.
Overall, this was one of the most scenic and coolest places I
have ever been to. It is a place I would recommend to
anybody, but especially someone who loves the outdoors
and is appreciative of what we have been given.
If you are curious to read more reviews, visit the wiki: http://roma.wcu.edu/groups/getlocal/
MESSAGE 3: Announcements!
Check Out this Week’s Events!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Floating Action 7pm UC lawn June 6 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJADLEn2_hQ
STEREOSPREAD 7pm UC lawn June 13 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST2eMdxr4aU
Big Nasty Jazz Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8QrFaVS9pw
The Honeycutters 7pm UC lawn June 27 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixMADP61wb0
SUMMER ART AND CRAFT SHOW
Ramsey Center Main Arena Saturday June 29-Sunday June 30 at 10:00am.
2013 Mountain Artisans "Summertime" Art & Craft Show. June 29 - 30, 2013 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. For more information
please call (828) 524-3405
*** For More Events this week visit, http://www.wcu.edu/11570.asp ***
Want to be in an issue of the Message Board?
A new section called “CUB’s Corner” IS NOW OPEN! This section is all about YOU!
Show off your creativity! We need new cubs to submit their own creative works such as an original poem, video,
drawing/ comic strip, short story, almost anything!
There will also be a lucky cub featured in one week’s issue for getting involved on campus. Whether it’s through
volunteer work, club/organization, or an event on campus! Simply send in a picture or short video and a short
description of yourself and what you’re doing to stay involved on campus!
Need advice? Cub’s Corner will also feature an Ask Mitten’s column!
All submission types are to be sent to cubsaskmittens@yahoo.com! When submitting, please state in the subject
line of the email what you are submitting for. For example, “creative work”, “involvement”, or “ask mittens”
Thank You!
FYE Bookmark Journey 2013
Discover College
Adapt to new environments and responsibilities - discover and use the
resources available to you!
Be Involved
Identify and act upon your role and responsibility as an engaged citizen
- be an active participant in your learning experiences!
Connect the Dots
Connect your personal interests and abilities, academics, and cocurricular activities as you make sense of the world.
Think First
Identify complex issues or problems – evaluate your options to make
an informed decision - reflect on the implications of your choice.
Exchange Ideas
Communicate appropriately and respectfully in a variety of formats
and contexts.
Calibrate Your Compass
Examine your values and goals - take responsibility for your own
learning and development - act with integrity.