There are several options for food on campus including the Atrium Food Court, Talley Student Center, Dining Halls, and Coffee Shops and Cafe's. All locations accept campus meal plans, board bucks (debit type system linked to your student ID card), credit/debit, or cash.
There are 3 dining halls on campus, mainly used by students living on campus: Fountain (west campus), Case (central campus), Clark (east campus). You may be surprised that the food in the dining hall is actually pretty good. I am not promising that you will like everything there, but there are tons of options from the salad bar, hot bar, food ordered from the grill, vegetarian/vegan options, to specialty bars like the fajita bar, pasta bar. The dining halls are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner throughout the week (7am-8:30pm), with "brunch" and dinner offered on the weekend (10:30am-8:00pm).
Atrium Food Court is located adjacent to the Brickyard and houses a Lil' Dino's Sub shop, Chik-fil-A, Toppers (salads/wraps/burgers/etc), Paisano's Pizzeria, and Freshen's Smoothie Company.
Talley Student Center houses Taco Bell, Lil' Dino's subs, and the Wolves Den (a sporty grill offering quick food in a relaxed environment).
Hill of Bean's Coffee Shop is in DH Hill Library, offering coffee/lattes/baked goods. Other cafe's and coffee shops are located across Centennial Campus and the Vet School campus.
More information available at http://www.ncsudining.com
Posted By: Justin Jornigan
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Leadershape
LeaderShape is a six-day-long summer leadership opportunity hosted by universities all across the nation. NC State has it's own chapter, providing sixty NC State students the opportunity to participate each year, free of charge. I participated in LeaderShape during the summer between my freshman and sophomore years, and it was one of the best decisions of my college life thus far. The people participating in the program are ambitious, energetic, amazing people, and the best part about it was that they are all your peers! So even though we all went our separate ways for the summer, once school started again in August, we would constantly see each other all over campus. I met a lot of truly great people because of LeaderShape, and because our interests are so different, it's unlikely we would have ever crossed paths on our own otherwise. This is the main reason I highly encourage everyone interested to participate in LeaderShape: it's one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, so take advantage of it while you can! For more information, you can visit the NC State CSLEPS office's website at: http://www.ncsu.edu/csleps/leadership/leadershape.htm .
Posted by: Tria Metzler
Posted by: Tria Metzler
Transportation
At NC State, you are eligible for a parking pass beginning your freshman year. Registration for parking permits takes place at the same time as class registration. With such a limited number of parking spaces on NCSU’s campus, it is important to remember that Campus Transportation takes many things into consideration when assigning permits. These include things like seniority (identification of the student as a freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior), demographics of the student’s residence on campus, and whether or not the student is an off-campus commuter. With all these things considered, there are still many freshman who are awarded a parking permit their first year. These permits may be close to the student’s residence hall or more commonly, they may be in a storage lot. In addition to on-campus parking, NCSU offers Wolfline buses which run every day that classes are in session and serve all three campuses of NCSU, two park and ride lots, and all official NCSU housing. You can typically expect Wolfline buses to arrive at their designated stops every 15 minutes and they can get you to almost anywhere you would like to go on campus! The Wolfline also doubles as the Werewolf for night-time transportation and as the Red Terror Transit on game-day so that you can get to the stadium on time! In addition to car and/or Wolfline travel, many students choose to ride their motorcycles, bikes, or even skateboards to and around campus. I’ve found that NCSU is welcoming of almost any transportation you may consider as long as long as there is somewhere for you to park!
Posted by: Ashton Ayers
Posted by: Ashton Ayers
Greek Life
On NC State's campus you will find different types of Greek Life. The most common is the social sororities and fraternities. There are four different councils with a social sorority or fraternity for every individual. Each council has their own type of rush to gain new members. To find out more information about the different councils and rush please check out the Greek Life webpage: www.ncsu.edu/greek_life
Right now our Greek Court is undergoing construction to make a new Greek Village. This new village will be similar in design to USC Columbia's Greek houses. The houses in the Greek Village are considered on campus housing and have access to the Wolfline, NC State's bus.
I have enjoyed my years in Alpha Delta Pi sorority because I have been able to participate in philanthropy events and gain leadership experience. My sisters have become my second family and I hope to continue with my sorority's opportunities after graduation!
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
I became a member of Greek Life my first semester at NC State when I went through Formal Recruitment and joined Delta Zeta sorority. Greek Life is a wonderful way for students to get involved early on campus! There are four councils which are all a part of Greek Life; the Panhellenic Association, the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Association, and the Collaborative Greek Council. For information on each council, visit the Greek Life website: http://www.ncsu.edu/greeklife/index.html . The four main pillars of Greek Life are brotherhood & sisterhood, service, leadership, and scholarship. Each organization truly encompasses each of these. By joining Greek life, you are given the chance to establish lasting friendships, as well as enhance your personal development through various outlets. Each individual organization has its own unique social events, rituals, traditions, and service and leadership opportunities. However, together Greek Life is just a group of students who all share common goals and interests.
My four years as a sister in Delta Zeta have definitely been amazing! Service events I have been a part of include, but are not limited to: Relay For Life, Service Raleigh, Service NC State, the Soup Kitchen, the NC Food Bank, volunteering at schools, Hoops for Hope, etc. Also, Delta Zeta, as well as all other organizations, has a national philanthropy in which we raise money for year round. Delta Zeta raises money for the hearing and speech impaired by hosting an annual male pageant called “Big Man On Campus”. Contestants wear an outfit that describes their personality, are interviewed on stage, and have to perform some sort of talent. The talents range from singing, doing an interpretive dance, or even trying to break the world record of chicken nugget eating! Because all organizations have service events like this throughout the year, it is easy to stay involved with each other’s philanthropic events. For leadership in my sorority I have held five chairman positions, including Alumnae Relations and Judicial Board President. Sisterhood is one of my favorite aspects of being in a sorority. I have met the most amazing women by being a part of Delta Zeta and have established the best friendships. Without being a member of Delta Zeta, and meeting the women I have, I would not be the person I am today. My sisters have always been there for me, and helped with my own personal growth and development. Finally, academics definitely remains an integral part of being in a Greek organization. Because all the organizations range in size, more than likely you will find people that are Greek in your classes, perhaps even friends from the same organization. For me, this was always helpful because you can automatically form those bonds and establish study groups. Since we are all students first, it’s easy to see that being successful in our classes is really important to ourselves as individuals and to Greek Life as a whole.
Posted by: Catherine Casey
Right now our Greek Court is undergoing construction to make a new Greek Village. This new village will be similar in design to USC Columbia's Greek houses. The houses in the Greek Village are considered on campus housing and have access to the Wolfline, NC State's bus.
I have enjoyed my years in Alpha Delta Pi sorority because I have been able to participate in philanthropy events and gain leadership experience. My sisters have become my second family and I hope to continue with my sorority's opportunities after graduation!
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
I became a member of Greek Life my first semester at NC State when I went through Formal Recruitment and joined Delta Zeta sorority. Greek Life is a wonderful way for students to get involved early on campus! There are four councils which are all a part of Greek Life; the Panhellenic Association, the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Association, and the Collaborative Greek Council. For information on each council, visit the Greek Life website: http://www.ncsu.edu/greeklife/
My four years as a sister in Delta Zeta have definitely been amazing! Service events I have been a part of include, but are not limited to: Relay For Life, Service Raleigh, Service NC State, the Soup Kitchen, the NC Food Bank, volunteering at schools, Hoops for Hope, etc. Also, Delta Zeta, as well as all other organizations, has a national philanthropy in which we raise money for year round. Delta Zeta raises money for the hearing and speech impaired by hosting an annual male pageant called “Big Man On Campus”. Contestants wear an outfit that describes their personality, are interviewed on stage, and have to perform some sort of talent. The talents range from singing, doing an interpretive dance, or even trying to break the world record of chicken nugget eating! Because all organizations have service events like this throughout the year, it is easy to stay involved with each other’s philanthropic events. For leadership in my sorority I have held five chairman positions, including Alumnae Relations and Judicial Board President. Sisterhood is one of my favorite aspects of being in a sorority. I have met the most amazing women by being a part of Delta Zeta and have established the best friendships. Without being a member of Delta Zeta, and meeting the women I have, I would not be the person I am today. My sisters have always been there for me, and helped with my own personal growth and development. Finally, academics definitely remains an integral part of being in a Greek organization. Because all the organizations range in size, more than likely you will find people that are Greek in your classes, perhaps even friends from the same organization. For me, this was always helpful because you can automatically form those bonds and establish study groups. Since we are all students first, it’s easy to see that being successful in our classes is really important to ourselves as individuals and to Greek Life as a whole.
Posted by: Catherine Casey
Living Off Campus
I highly recommend living on campus for at least your first year. The campus living experience will allow you to make connections with people around you and makes it easier to participate in student organizations to help establish yourself at State. I moved off campus after my first year at State. There are tons of apartments that cater to the university students in the Raleigh area. Many offer by-the-bed leases, which only holds you responsible for your room in an apartment in the event that your roommate(s) end their lease or fail to pay their rent. Most apartments range from 1-4 bedrooms, with costs generally decreasing per person with more roommates. Some locations offer roommate matching programs, and amenities such as swimming pools, exercise equipment, etc. Definitely visit an apartment complex and check around on the Internet for student housing options to find the right place for you.
Things to consider with living off campus: buying a parking permit for campus, bus routes nearby to get you to campus, food costs vs. meal plan, length of a lease and your plans for summer vacation. Always read the details of a lease and keep your parents involved, as they will probably be serving as a co-signor for your apartment or townhouse.
Things to consider with living off campus: buying a parking permit for campus, bus routes nearby to get you to campus, food costs vs. meal plan, length of a lease and your plans for summer vacation. Always read the details of a lease and keep your parents involved, as they will probably be serving as a co-signor for your apartment or townhouse.
Posted by Justin Jornigan
Alternative Spring Break
This past spring break I had the opportunity to work for Habitat for Humanity in the Dominican Republic. This was an opportunity that all students have and is coordinated by NC state's Center for Student Leadership Ethics and Public Service (CSLEPS) office. The trip was an awesome experience that I shared with 15 other NC State students. We helped build houses, volunteered at a local school, and experience a new culture through it's people. Most people on the trip had never traveled abroad but the program meetings start months before the trip and helps students prepare for the trip. They also have fundraisers and scholarships so that anyone can go regardless of finances. This a great experience that I recommend to everyone, especially students who don't want to study abroad for an entire semester but want traveling abroad experiences.
Posted by: Julie Stainback
For Spring Break my Junior year, I had the opportunity to travel to Guatemala for Alternative Spring Break. The focus of our trip was health care advocacy. We took with us twenty suitcases full of medical supplies which we delivered to a small village clinic in the Peten region of Guatemala. While in the same area, we had the chance to go on a jungle walk with a local herbal medicine woman who explained how they used plants, herbs, and seeds for healing. We also visited the ancient Mayan Ruins of Tikal. The latter part of our trip was spent in Antigua where we volunteered at a local hospital working with handicapped children and adults. We also spent many evenings experiencing the various other cultural aspects of the country. This experience has been one of the most rewarding things I have done in college. It was my first time out of the country and my first taste of Latin American culture. I highly recommend the Alternative Spring Break program to everyone because it was truly life changing for me.
Posted by: Catherine Casey
Posted by: Julie Stainback
For Spring Break my Junior year, I had the opportunity to travel to Guatemala for Alternative Spring Break. The focus of our trip was health care advocacy. We took with us twenty suitcases full of medical supplies which we delivered to a small village clinic in the Peten region of Guatemala. While in the same area, we had the chance to go on a jungle walk with a local herbal medicine woman who explained how they used plants, herbs, and seeds for healing. We also visited the ancient Mayan Ruins of Tikal. The latter part of our trip was spent in Antigua where we volunteered at a local hospital working with handicapped children and adults. We also spent many evenings experiencing the various other cultural aspects of the country. This experience has been one of the most rewarding things I have done in college. It was my first time out of the country and my first taste of Latin American culture. I highly recommend the Alternative Spring Break program to everyone because it was truly life changing for me.
Posted by: Catherine Casey
Study Abroad
I spent Summer 2008 in Queensland, Australia. The study abroad experience was by far the most enjoyable thing I have done in my life. The focus of the trip was Animal & Veterinary Studies as well as Australian Studies. We spent a lot of time outdoors, observing animal wildlife, production systems, and environmental issues. We also spent time in the classroom getting an overview of animal agriculture in Australia and learning about art, history, and sociological similarities and differences between the USA and Australia. The experience challenged my stance on issues, and allowed me to witness firsthand how a different country views America. It will truly enhance your college experience and I recommend giving Study Abroad some thought. The Study Abroad Office will help you find ways of funding your trip and assist you with the details of your program. You may be able to study for a semester in a foreign country while paying NCSU tuition. The opportunities are endless, but the choice to take advantage of them is yours! http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu
Posted by: Justin Jornigan
Posted by: Justin Jornigan
Coming from a Small Town
I come from a very rural hometown in central NC with only a few thousand people. I was very worried that NC State was going to be completely overwhelming and too large to actually know anyone or for the faculty to know me.
After the first week of classes, I had at least one professor in the Animal Science department know my name. It was not what I had expected and it just kept getting better. I soon found out that there were over 30,000 students on campus, but it wasn’t as large and easy to get lost in as I had originally thought. I began to meet people whom I had multiple classes with. It felt like a little piece of home in a large research institution. It was great to realize that everyone can find a niche on campus and have a home away from home!
Posted by: Holly Ramey
Leaving a small town and coming to NC State can be very daunting. I was worried that I would never be able to find my way around such a large campus, not to mention a large city such as Raleigh. Fortunately, everyone here at NC State was very helpful. Upperclassmen and faculty are more than willing to help you figure out where your classes are, what room they are located in, and how best to get from your dorm to class. Entering a university where there are 32,000 students can feel like you’ll get lost in the crowds. However, CALS truly has a small school feel. You’ll find that you share a lot of the same classes as other CALS students, especially in your first two years as you complete your general education requirements. As you get to know these students, you’ll begin to form your own little “home” on campus you feel comfortable in.
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
After the first week of classes, I had at least one professor in the Animal Science department know my name. It was not what I had expected and it just kept getting better. I soon found out that there were over 30,000 students on campus, but it wasn’t as large and easy to get lost in as I had originally thought. I began to meet people whom I had multiple classes with. It felt like a little piece of home in a large research institution. It was great to realize that everyone can find a niche on campus and have a home away from home!
Posted by: Holly Ramey
Leaving a small town and coming to NC State can be very daunting. I was worried that I would never be able to find my way around such a large campus, not to mention a large city such as Raleigh. Fortunately, everyone here at NC State was very helpful. Upperclassmen and faculty are more than willing to help you figure out where your classes are, what room they are located in, and how best to get from your dorm to class. Entering a university where there are 32,000 students can feel like you’ll get lost in the crowds. However, CALS truly has a small school feel. You’ll find that you share a lot of the same classes as other CALS students, especially in your first two years as you complete your general education requirements. As you get to know these students, you’ll begin to form your own little “home” on campus you feel comfortable in.
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
Out of State Students
Coming to North Carolina from New Jersey was quite an adjustment for me. Here are a few things that I found NC to be different:
- BBQ is not hamburgers and hot dogs; it is a pig.
- They love their grease here so be careful indulging if you are not used to fried food
- There is no hurry in the south; Northeast drivers have to slow down
- People here are incredibly nice!
Getting around is easy too even if you do not bring a car. There are numerous cab companies and easy access to Raleigh buses. NC State pays for NCSU students to use the Raleigh transit buses for free. Also, there is a train station a few miles East of campus and RDU Airport is about a 15 minute drive west.
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
- BBQ is not hamburgers and hot dogs; it is a pig.
- They love their grease here so be careful indulging if you are not used to fried food
- There is no hurry in the south; Northeast drivers have to slow down
- People here are incredibly nice!
Getting around is easy too even if you do not bring a car. There are numerous cab companies and easy access to Raleigh buses. NC State pays for NCSU students to use the Raleigh transit buses for free. Also, there is a train station a few miles East of campus and RDU Airport is about a 15 minute drive west.
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
Double Majors
I am a double major in Poultry and Animal Science. I found that there were many class requirement that overlapped between the Poultry and Animal Science curriculum. These fields are similar and will help to make many job opportunities available. Becoming a double major has allowed me to network with faculty and staff within both departments. I have also been able to participate in clubs and extracurricular activities within both majors. Since both of these fields are of interest to me, I am able to fulfill two of my long term goals. It will take me 4 1/2 years to receive my bachelors degree but I feel it is well worth it. I will have vast amounts of opportunity made available to me because I am double majoring. I would recommend that if you are interested in two different curriculums that you do your research and talk to your advisor. If you feel that a double major will be beneficial for you, puruse it! I am so glad I made the decision to double major.
Posted by: Jessica Nixon
Posted by: Jessica Nixon
College Classes
College courses differ greatly from high school classes. You may be in class from 1-4 days during the week and the number of grades or assignments is significantly lower than high school. In a typical NC State classroom, you may have occasional homework assignments or quizzes (either written or submitted online), 3-4 tests, a midterm, and a final exam. Exams may be cumulative or only on material covered from the previous exam. All of these factors are up to the instructor. You will receive a syllabus for each class during the first week of school that will explain the components of your final grade (percentages of tests, quizzes, final exam, etc).
Courses at NC State require that you do a great deal of time preparing outside of the classroom, whether in the form of studying nightly, or reading material to be discussed in the next class session. Attendance is crucial to your success in NC State courses. Tests generally consist of at least some short answer and/or essay questions, possibly mixed with multiple-choice questions covering material from lecture and from the text.
Unlike high school, you do not have the same class each day of the week. You will register for classes using an online system and can choose from classes that the university offers at different times. Most courses are held through the day (8am-5pm) with a select few courses and labs offered in the evening until 10pm. Here is a general layout of class schedules:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Classes
These are generally 3 or 4 credit hour courses and meet for 50 minutes each session. In laboratory-based classes, like a Chemistry or Biology course, there will be one day of the week in addition to lecture that you meet for lab, which is usually 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Tuesday and Thursday Classes
These classes are generally 3 credit hours and meet for 75 minutes each session.
Not all courses follow this set up, some meet one night per week for 165 minutes (some 3 credit hour courses), some 2 days per week for 50 minutes (such as a 1 credit Physical Education course), and some for one day per week for 50 minutes (such as an introductory to the college course).
Posted by Justin Jornigan
Courses at NC State require that you do a great deal of time preparing outside of the classroom, whether in the form of studying nightly, or reading material to be discussed in the next class session. Attendance is crucial to your success in NC State courses. Tests generally consist of at least some short answer and/or essay questions, possibly mixed with multiple-choice questions covering material from lecture and from the text.
Unlike high school, you do not have the same class each day of the week. You will register for classes using an online system and can choose from classes that the university offers at different times. Most courses are held through the day (8am-5pm) with a select few courses and labs offered in the evening until 10pm. Here is a general layout of class schedules:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Classes
These are generally 3 or 4 credit hour courses and meet for 50 minutes each session. In laboratory-based classes, like a Chemistry or Biology course, there will be one day of the week in addition to lecture that you meet for lab, which is usually 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Tuesday and Thursday Classes
These classes are generally 3 credit hours and meet for 75 minutes each session.
Not all courses follow this set up, some meet one night per week for 165 minutes (some 3 credit hour courses), some 2 days per week for 50 minutes (such as a 1 credit Physical Education course), and some for one day per week for 50 minutes (such as an introductory to the college course).
Posted by Justin Jornigan
Getting a Minor
Coming to a large university like NC State, it’s easy to find a lot of things you are interested in, and declaring a minor is a great way to explore these interests. Most minors only require approximately 18 credit hours or fewer, and are an excellent way to get a well-rounded education. The NC State website has a great link that outlines all of the minors and who to contact about your minor of interest: http://www.ncsu.edu/advising_central/minors.html . Once you decide on a minor you’d like to declare, all you need to do is set up a time to see that minor’s contact person, and they will help you declare your minor!
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
Minors are a great way to focus your interests here at State. With correct planning you can gain a minor and still be able to graduate on time. You can minor within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences or outside in a different college, such as the College of Humanities. There is no limit to the amount of minors you can receive. Each minor requires a certain set of additional classes, some minors more than others. Talking with your advisor can help you correlate your classes.
Posted by: Karen Payne
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
Minors are a great way to focus your interests here at State. With correct planning you can gain a minor and still be able to graduate on time. You can minor within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences or outside in a different college, such as the College of Humanities. There is no limit to the amount of minors you can receive. Each minor requires a certain set of additional classes, some minors more than others. Talking with your advisor can help you correlate your classes.
Posted by: Karen Payne
Examples of Campus Clubs
As a freshman, I wanted to get more involved around campus, but wasn't really sure how to begin. Then, during my first week of school, I saw flyers and chalking all over campus advertising various club meetings, so I thought I would give a couple of them a try. I ended up joining the Pre-vet Club, the Zoology Club, and the Companion Animal Club, which were all very applicable to my pre-veterinary interests. By joining these clubs, I met students with the same interests; I met other students from my classes, and they became great people to study with, while the upperclassmen in the clubs had great advice for my next four years at State. The clubs also coordinated a lot of fun activities that allowed me to get more involved around campus, as well as the community, all of which really helped me find my niche at NC State!
CALS Clubs & Organizations
Student Organization Resource Center
Posted by: Tria Metzler
CALS Clubs & Organizations
Student Organization Resource Center
Posted by: Tria Metzler
Pre-Vet
NC State provides an excellent pre-vet program for undergraduates. It is a great opportunity to be able to have a pre-vet oriented major so that you can receive a four year BS degree and meet the requirements to apply for vet school. My major is Animal Science, a popular choice for pre-vet undergrads. I get the chance to earn my degree, take pre-vet classes, and get hands-on lab experience all at the same time. It is also great that NCSU has a vet school and that obtaining your undergraduate degree here is a way to connect with the vet school through various outlets, including doing research on the vet school’s campus.Posted by: Holly Ramey
NCSU's School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked in the top five of the nation's 28 veterinary colleges by U.S. News and World Report. Naturally, this draws in quite a few undergraduates interested in a career in veterinary medicine. While NC State does not have an official "pre-vet" major, students interested in pursuing veterinary medicine commonly major in Animal Science, Zoology, and Biological Sciences, amongst many others. Because there are so many students interested in this career path, the students and faculty combined form an invaluable and readily-available resource: there are a variety of clubs providing opportunities for students to network and connect with their peers, as well as faculty involved in a wide variety of interests, such as animal nutrition, reproduction, genetics, etc. There are also opportunities to get involved with the veterinary school directly as an undergraduate, such as research positions, etc.Posted by: Tria Metzler
Just a tid bit from NC State's Vet School....the most popular undergraduate degrees of vet students are Biology, Animal Science, Chemistry, and Zoology. Veterinary schools do not require a certain undergraduate degree for admission; you simply must take all of the pre-requisite courses the school requires for admission.A common question from pre-vet students is how are Animal Science and Zoology different? Animal Science has two concentrations, industry or science. As a pre-vet student you would choose science (SAS-Science Animal Science). Animal Science focuses on domesticated animals, primarily the farm animals, but also offers courses related to companion animals (cats/dogs/horses/exotics). The farm animals are the animals that humans know the most about, so the knowledge you gain from a degree in Animal Science can be applied to any species you may encounter as a veterinarian. The laboratory portion of most Animal Science classes is held on NC State's research farms located near campus. Animal Science is all about hands-on experience. In addition, you'll still receive a science-heavy education. Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology are all included in the degree.
Zoology is a traditional science degree and focuses on the entire animal kingdom. You will not be physically working with domesticated animals with this degree. Most labs are held in traditional laboratories and focus on lab technique and species that can be contained to the lab setting. Zoology also incorporates the same traditional science courses as Animal Science (Biology, Chemistry...etc). It completely depends on your preferences as to which major to choose, as both degrees provide a strong focus on the sciences that will help you succeed as veterinarian.
What can I do with a major in Animal Science?
Animal Science Sample Layout of Courses
What can I do with a major in Zoology?
Zoology Sample Layout of Courses
Posted by: Justin Jornigan
Pre-Health Interests
Many students in CALS choose to be in the life-sciences portion of the college and out of this group, a large number of them want to go on to a professional career in some type of health field. If you fit this mold then you may be interested in finding out more about pre-health opportunities at NC Sate
CALS offers the Health Professionals Advising Center also known asHealth PAC on campus. This is an advising center with professionals who are dedication to helping you go on to whichever health career you may choose. They will help you build your resume, get involved with shadowing and volunteer experiences that relate directly to the career that you plan on pursuing, developing your application, writing a personal statement, and passing any tests that are associated with that
career (ex. the MCAT for med students). This advising center also has a website that you can visit to get started with all of this material at cals.ncsu.edu/health_pac.
Aside from that you can also get involved with the pre-health club which is a student led organization filled with all pre-professionals. They meet twice a month and assist each other with becomingprofessionals. They are divided into interest groups that represent each specialty in the health field: pre-nursing, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, etc.
Becoming a health professional is a tough and stressful job, but with the right help you can do it quite easily
Posted by: Ashley Porter
I have pre-health interests and have taken advantage of Health-PAC, an office and organization aimed at helping students apply to health professional school as well as enhance their applications. Once you sign-up to be on the listerv, they will e-mail you several times a week about local opportunities to work or volunteer within the realm of health and medicine. It is a great resource, and they include two wonderful advisors who can help you get started with your health profession pursuit.
Posted by: Natalie Umesi
CALS offers the Health Professionals Advising Center also known asHealth PAC on campus. This is an advising center with professionals who are dedication to helping you go on to whichever health career you may choose. They will help you build your resume, get involved with shadowing and volunteer experiences that relate directly to the career that you plan on pursuing, developing your application, writing a personal statement, and passing any tests that are associated with that
career (ex. the MCAT for med students). This advising center also has a website that you can visit to get started with all of this material at cals.ncsu.edu/health_pac.
Aside from that you can also get involved with the pre-health club which is a student led organization filled with all pre-professionals. They meet twice a month and assist each other with becomingprofessionals. They are divided into interest groups that represent each specialty in the health field: pre-nursing, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, etc.
Becoming a health professional is a tough and stressful job, but with the right help you can do it quite easily
Posted by: Ashley Porter
I have pre-health interests and have taken advantage of Health-PAC, an office and organization aimed at helping students apply to health professional school as well as enhance their applications. Once you sign-up to be on the listerv, they will e-mail you several times a week about local opportunities to work or volunteer within the realm of health and medicine. It is a great resource, and they include two wonderful advisors who can help you get started with your health profession pursuit.
Posted by: Natalie Umesi
Campus Resources
NC State has many things to offer students and resources for them to use. As a student I really like the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences having a separate Career Services Center unique to us. It is great to have a way to post your resume online and have it active for internship and job opportunities. They also are there to help with career decisions and practice interviewing for jobs, internships, or professional and graduate schools.
The Student Health Center is also a great thing to have in case you get sick while you live in the dorm. It is only a few steps away and it provides great care for students. I have been sick a few times and was not able to go home to my doctor. The student health center gave me a great option to go in and see a doctor. You can also stop by and get supplies from the pharmacy. It also has a counseling center so if you have a problem or need to talk to someone, they are there to help.
I also really like the campus safety here. I feel like they are really there to help and aid students at night through their blue light system and safety escorts.
The library is also a great place to go for research. I have spent time in the book stacks doing research, writing papers and studying. It has a coffee shop for those late nights and many different areas to study in. There are quiet spots, hang out spots, video games, comfortable chairs and a modern look. Being able to rent a laptop or iPod is great when I have a few hours to stop in the library to study and I forgot my iPod or don’t want to carry my computer. Searching the catalog and databases online are also a great opportunity with the NCSU library; you can search journals in the quiet of your room or apartment.
Posted by: Holly Ramey
The Student Health Center is also a great thing to have in case you get sick while you live in the dorm. It is only a few steps away and it provides great care for students. I have been sick a few times and was not able to go home to my doctor. The student health center gave me a great option to go in and see a doctor. You can also stop by and get supplies from the pharmacy. It also has a counseling center so if you have a problem or need to talk to someone, they are there to help.
I also really like the campus safety here. I feel like they are really there to help and aid students at night through their blue light system and safety escorts.
The library is also a great place to go for research. I have spent time in the book stacks doing research, writing papers and studying. It has a coffee shop for those late nights and many different areas to study in. There are quiet spots, hang out spots, video games, comfortable chairs and a modern look. Being able to rent a laptop or iPod is great when I have a few hours to stop in the library to study and I forgot my iPod or don’t want to carry my computer. Searching the catalog and databases online are also a great opportunity with the NCSU library; you can search journals in the quiet of your room or apartment.
Posted by: Holly Ramey
NC State has a tremendous amount of technology support. When I moved in as a freshman, trained staff helped me connect my computer to NC State's high speed network and set up my software. Throughout the semester these technology assistants are stationed in our campus computer labs. They are available to answer any questions and keep the lab running smoothly. State also runs a technology support center out of the West Dunn Building. I recently discovered the center when I detected a virus on my computer. Within 24 hours of dropping my computer off, it was returned as good as new. This avoided the hassle of sending my computer back to the manufacturer and waiting weeks for it to be repaired. I have found State's technology support to be friendly and effective. They definitely save time, money, and my sanity. :)
For more information about computer resources on campus for incoming students, please visit http://www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials/
Posted by: Erin Whitley
On Campus Jobs
I am currently a senior and have had an on campus job as a lab assistant for the past three years. I decided not to have a job freshman year because transitioning to college life is so important and I wanted to have time to meet new people and become involved on campus. Having an on campus job has been great for me because they understand that I am a student first and that my job comes second. I work flexible hours and my supervisor allows me to miss work if I have a big class project or a meeting to attend. It's also very convenient and I can work between class breaks or right after class and I don't have to worry about driving to an off campus location. My advice is to take the first year off and become involved and if you want experience or need a job for financial reasons later then try to find an on campus job before looking elsewhere.
Posted by: Julie Stainback
Posted by: Julie Stainback
Campus Recreation
A few things I’ve learned about Campus Recreation:
- Campus Recreation is awesome!!
- You sign up with them if you want to play any club or intramural sport.
- They offer Group Fitness classes ranging from yoga to water aerobics. These classes are FREE to all NC State students, faculty, and gym members.
- Personal trainers and massage sessions are available. The trainers are upbeat, highly trained, and want to help you achieve your fitness goals. The masseuse is wonderful, and really believes in a holistic approach to health. He has even helped me deepen into some of my yoga postures!
- Outdoor Adventures offers Trips, Workshops, and Clinics covering a wide variety of topics. This past Spring Break I traveled with the group to Moab, Utah and spent the week mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing. I learned so many life skills on the trip. My favorite lesson was learning to eat oatmeal directly from the packet. That way we didn’t have to do dishes! Outdoor Adventures also rents out camping equipment, canoes, and kayaks for very cheap prices!
- Many people know we have a rock wall, but have no idea where it is. Walk up the ramp from Cates Avenue into the old part of the gym. Go past the front desk, and head straight to the basketball court door on your right. Walk through the basketball courts all the way to the back wall. This is the rock wall. They have all the equipment you need, but you might want to bring a friend to belay you.
- The old building is the Carmichael Gym; the new building is the Carmichael Recreation Center. The Recreation Center has three floors. Floor one houses Outdoor Adventures and several meeting rooms. Floor two is Group Fitness, Personal Training, and Massage Therapy. Floor three is where some of the cardio equipment and weight machines are located. The Gym stays open later than the Recreation Center, hours being shorter on the weekends. To save some confusion, check the hours online.
- Campus Recreation offers many student job opportunities. The hours are flexible, and the location is very convenient. If you are interested in a job, you should attend a job fair to meet with employers. The next step is an interview, but it’s not scary at all because current student employees run the interviews. I am going into my second year as a Group Fitness instructor, and work with Outdoor Adventures as a student trip leader. I feel like I am paid to do what I love in a fun learning atmosphere.
Undergraduate Research
One of the benefits of attending a Research I institution is all of the opportunities for students to participate in undergraduate research. Most professors on campus are also involved in research, so it’s not difficult to find a faculty member doing research in your area of interest, and most are happy to talk to you about getting involved in their work. I encourage you to talk to your advisor and past professors if you are interested in their subject matter. Also, don’t forget about the NC State undergraduate research website: http://www.ncsu.edu/undergrad-research/ . The people in the undergraduate research office are really helpful. They can talk to you about getting grants to fund your research, information about research symposiums, and how to get started with your research.
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
When applying to NC State, I never realized how many opportunities are available for students to be involved in undergraduate research. I began working in an on-campus poultry genomics lab my freshman year, and while the lab experience was definitely invaluable, what I truly benefited from was the networking I developed. I continued working in the lab every semester, as well as full time through the summer after my freshman year, and the experience led to two awesome, animal-related summer internships, a trip to Brisbane, Australia to present my research at a conference, and numerous undergraduate research awards and class credit. The great part is that most professors at NC State have one (or multiple) on-going research projects, and can always use undergraduates to help them. So often times, finding a lab to work in can be as simple as approaching your professor! We also have an Office of Undergraduate Research, where the staff can help you with everything from finding summer internship to applying for research scholarships, or even graduate school.
Posted by: Tria Metzler
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
When applying to NC State, I never realized how many opportunities are available for students to be involved in undergraduate research. I began working in an on-campus poultry genomics lab my freshman year, and while the lab experience was definitely invaluable, what I truly benefited from was the networking I developed. I continued working in the lab every semester, as well as full time through the summer after my freshman year, and the experience led to two awesome, animal-related summer internships, a trip to Brisbane, Australia to present my research at a conference, and numerous undergraduate research awards and class credit. The great part is that most professors at NC State have one (or multiple) on-going research projects, and can always use undergraduates to help them. So often times, finding a lab to work in can be as simple as approaching your professor! We also have an Office of Undergraduate Research, where the staff can help you with everything from finding summer internship to applying for research scholarships, or even graduate school.
Posted by: Tria Metzler
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Coming to NC State, I never realized how important Teaching Assistants were to your class experience. In CALS, you will take a lot of labs, most of which are taught by graduate Teaching Assistants or undergraduate students who have taken and done well in that class before. TAs are great resources, many are more than willing to help you if you are having trouble with class material.
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
Students can become undergraduate teaching assistants by talking with the professor after completing the course. I am now a TA for an introductory biochemistry class and am also completing my honors project through my teaching experience. As a TA, I am required to teach a problem session and grade quizzes and exams. It is a great opportunity for me to work closely with a faculty member and stay on top of the material.
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
Students can become undergraduate teaching assistants by talking with the professor after completing the course. I am now a TA for an introductory biochemistry class and am also completing my honors project through my teaching experience. As a TA, I am required to teach a problem session and grade quizzes and exams. It is a great opportunity for me to work closely with a faculty member and stay on top of the material.
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
Getting Involved
Getting involved on NC State campus is one of the easiest things you will ever do during your college career. The opportunities are EVERYWHERE!! The easiest way to get involved is to talk to your advisor about opportunities on campus that relate to your interest. If you are interested in animals ask your advisors what kind of clubs, research opportunities, jobs etc.. may be available on campus. Chances are they will tell you to look at NC State's job listings online for job opportunities which can be found at:
http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/student_jobs/selectjobs.html
or to look at the fliers posted all around campus that are constantly offering new job listings. They also may tell you to check the Technician (the NC State Student Newspaper) which always posts a help wanted section with current jobs.
There are more than 40 different clubs and organizations in CALS which are related to different specific interests. A list of these along with more information about each one can be found
at:
http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/academic/index.cfm?pageID=596
For research opportunities it is always a good idea to talk to the professors that you have in the classes that you may be interested in doing research for. If you haven't taken a class or are not going to take a class on the area of interest that you plan on doing research for then look up the professor involved with that research on NCSU's website and contact them about getting involved with research in that field. Aside from these three options there are a wide variety of other opportunities to get involved on the NCSU campus. You can be a Teaching Assistant for a class, you can work for the tutorial center, you can get involved with a sports team, you can be a member of student government or you can be a CALS Ambassador!! Whatever you may choose, do choose to get involved. You will never regret that decision and it will make your experience here at NC State more rewarding and fulfilling.
Posted by: Ashley Porter
Coming to a big school and not knowing very many people in my department was scary. The best thing I did was to "Get Involved." First, I started attending departmental club meetings. This was great because not only did I meet other students my age, but I also met upperclassmen and professors. Later, I became an officer which allowed me to work closer with officers from other departments' clubs and their professors. Now I have friends that are older and have already taken the classes that I am in now and can help when I have questions. I believe that getting involved on campus is
very beneficial!
Posted by: Natalie Gurkin
http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/
or to look at the fliers posted all around campus that are constantly offering new job listings. They also may tell you to check the Technician (the NC State Student Newspaper) which always posts a help wanted section with current jobs.
There are more than 40 different clubs and organizations in CALS which are related to different specific interests. A list of these along with more information about each one can be found
at:
http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/
For research opportunities it is always a good idea to talk to the professors that you have in the classes that you may be interested in doing research for. If you haven't taken a class or are not going to take a class on the area of interest that you plan on doing research for then look up the professor involved with that research on NCSU's website and contact them about getting involved with research in that field. Aside from these three options there are a wide variety of other opportunities to get involved on the NCSU campus. You can be a Teaching Assistant for a class, you can work for the tutorial center, you can get involved with a sports team, you can be a member of student government or you can be a CALS Ambassador!! Whatever you may choose, do choose to get involved. You will never regret that decision and it will make your experience here at NC State more rewarding and fulfilling.
Posted by: Ashley Porter
Coming to a big school and not knowing very many people in my department was scary. The best thing I did was to "Get Involved." First, I started attending departmental club meetings. This was great because not only did I meet other students my age, but I also met upperclassmen and professors. Later, I became an officer which allowed me to work closer with officers from other departments' clubs and their professors. Now I have friends that are older and have already taken the classes that I am in now and can help when I have questions. I believe that getting involved on campus is
very beneficial!
Posted by: Natalie Gurkin
Living and Learning Communities
I lived in the University Honors Program Village my freshman year. It allowed me to have mentors and roommates in my program living right beside me. This helped me transition to life on a large campus and understand the Honors Program. By living in the village, I was able to receive perks such as attending guest lectures and special programs. However, it is not a requirement to live in the village to be apart of the program.
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
Campus Safety
Although NC State is a safe campus for students, it is a public campus. If you don't have a car or don't want to drive to a destination within campus (because of the limited parking), it is a good idea to use Campus Escort services at night. You simply call Campus Police at 515-3000, and request a ride. The Campus Escort will pick you up at your current location and will deliver you to your destination (sometimes they will walk with you, other times they will have a golf cart to take you, and even sometimes they will pick you up in a comfortable SUV). It is always a good idea to take safety precautions, even if it is only a ten-minute walk. This service is available at all times of the day and night, and is a great resource for you and your friends when traveling within the campus at night.
Posted by: Natalie Umesi
NC State works very hard at keeping the university and its campus safe at all times. Police officers are always on duty and may be reached for:
Non-Emergency: 919.515.3000
Emergency: 911
Blue Emergency Lights:
NC State is equipped with blue emergency lights all throughout campus. You are able to see a blue light from every blue light that you are standing at. There is a button in which you push that will immediately dial campus police. This can be used to call a safety escort and of course for any emergency that might occur.
Safety Escorts:
In conjunction with University Housing, Campus Police provide a campus safety escorts which are used to protect faculty and students in the dark hours of night. This allows for a safe and reliable way to come back from an area on campus and be delivered to your residence hall or car. Campus Escorts can be requested by using the Blue Emergency Lights phone or by calling 919. 515. 3000.
Safety Escorts are a great way to travel back from Greek Court, Varsity Parking Lot, or academic buildings after you leave a late night class
Wolf Alert:
As a response to the Virginia Tech incident, NC State has installed a Wolf Alert system. If a large scale emergency is occurring on campus, an audible alert system is issued. This system is loud enough to be heard while you are on campus. It will provide information about what is occurring and what you need to do to be safe. In addition, students are highly suggested to sign up for the text message system. Wolf alert will also send information via text message to alert you where to go. Students can sign up for text message Wolf Alert in the My Pack Portal, your online access system.
Posted by: Ginger Edwardsen
Posted by: Natalie Umesi
NC State works very hard at keeping the university and its campus safe at all times. Police officers are always on duty and may be reached for:
Non-Emergency: 919.515.3000
Emergency: 911
Blue Emergency Lights:
NC State is equipped with blue emergency lights all throughout campus. You are able to see a blue light from every blue light that you are standing at. There is a button in which you push that will immediately dial campus police. This can be used to call a safety escort and of course for any emergency that might occur.
Safety Escorts:
In conjunction with University Housing, Campus Police provide a campus safety escorts which are used to protect faculty and students in the dark hours of night. This allows for a safe and reliable way to come back from an area on campus and be delivered to your residence hall or car. Campus Escorts can be requested by using the Blue Emergency Lights phone or by calling 919. 515. 3000.
Safety Escorts are a great way to travel back from Greek Court, Varsity Parking Lot, or academic buildings after you leave a late night class
Wolf Alert:
As a response to the Virginia Tech incident, NC State has installed a Wolf Alert system. If a large scale emergency is occurring on campus, an audible alert system is issued. This system is loud enough to be heard while you are on campus. It will provide information about what is occurring and what you need to do to be safe. In addition, students are highly suggested to sign up for the text message system. Wolf alert will also send information via text message to alert you where to go. Students can sign up for text message Wolf Alert in the My Pack Portal, your online access system.
Posted by: Ginger Edwardsen
University Housing
You can apply to University Housing once you have been accepted to NC State University. You will be sent an information packet informing you of all of your options for residence hall, including villages that are associated with the buildings. There are three main areas of campus:
Central: These residence halls are very centrally located. They are located right next to the free expression tunnel which is the pathway that will take you to the majority of your classes. Freshmen tend to live on central campus. Tucker and Owen house the First Year College Program students. Turlington houses the Arts Village and Alexander houses the Global Village. All of these buildings are hall style. Bowen, Metcalf and Carroll are all together known as the Tri-towers and they are suite style.
West: West Campus holds three residence halls: Bragaw, Lee and Sullivan. Sullivan is where the Scholars Village is and Lee is where Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) students are housed. Lee and Sullivan are both suite style and consist of mostly freshman and sophomores. Bragaw is in the shape of an X and hosts mostly sophomores, but all classes are welcome in all three buildings.
East: East Campus hosts the most residence halls out of all the campuses at NC State. These include Wood, Bagwell, Becton, Berry, Gold, Syme, Watauga, North, Welch, and Avent Ferry. Bagwell, Becton and Berry are a part of the quad-Bagwell is home to the University Honors Village. Avent Ferry is located on the corner of Avent Ferry and Western Blvd. North Hall is located on Hillsborough St. across from Caldwell academic building. Gold is an all male residence hall and Welch is an all female residence hall.
Campus Apartments: There are three campus apartment options: Wolf Village, Western Manor and E.S. King Village. Wolf Village is NC State’s on-campus apartments. You must be 20 in order to live in this area, so it is reserved mostly for juniors and seniors. It has entrances via campus on Sullivan Dr. and off campus via Gorman St. and Western Blvd. Each unit includes full-sized beds, two full bathrooms, a living room, kitchen with microwave, stove, and refrigerator, a washer/dryer, and ceiling fans. Western Manor is located off of Avent Ferry and is located across from Centennial Campus. Western Manor is a quiet, academic oriented apartment complex serving the needs of upperclassmen and NC State faculty and staff. E.S. King Village is an apartment community that serves NC State's married, graduate and non-traditional undergraduate population. E.S. King Village is available to juniors, seniors, graduate students, students with families, post-doctoral students, visiting faculty and scholars.
For more information on housing options please visit: http://ncsu.edu/housing
Posted by: Ginger Edwardsen
Central: These residence halls are very centrally located. They are located right next to the free expression tunnel which is the pathway that will take you to the majority of your classes. Freshmen tend to live on central campus. Tucker and Owen house the First Year College Program students. Turlington houses the Arts Village and Alexander houses the Global Village. All of these buildings are hall style. Bowen, Metcalf and Carroll are all together known as the Tri-towers and they are suite style.
West: West Campus holds three residence halls: Bragaw, Lee and Sullivan. Sullivan is where the Scholars Village is and Lee is where Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) students are housed. Lee and Sullivan are both suite style and consist of mostly freshman and sophomores. Bragaw is in the shape of an X and hosts mostly sophomores, but all classes are welcome in all three buildings.
East: East Campus hosts the most residence halls out of all the campuses at NC State. These include Wood, Bagwell, Becton, Berry, Gold, Syme, Watauga, North, Welch, and Avent Ferry. Bagwell, Becton and Berry are a part of the quad-Bagwell is home to the University Honors Village. Avent Ferry is located on the corner of Avent Ferry and Western Blvd. North Hall is located on Hillsborough St. across from Caldwell academic building. Gold is an all male residence hall and Welch is an all female residence hall.
Campus Apartments: There are three campus apartment options: Wolf Village, Western Manor and E.S. King Village. Wolf Village is NC State’s on-campus apartments. You must be 20 in order to live in this area, so it is reserved mostly for juniors and seniors. It has entrances via campus on Sullivan Dr. and off campus via Gorman St. and Western Blvd. Each unit includes full-sized beds, two full bathrooms, a living room, kitchen with microwave, stove, and refrigerator, a washer/dryer, and ceiling fans. Western Manor is located off of Avent Ferry and is located across from Centennial Campus. Western Manor is a quiet, academic oriented apartment complex serving the needs of upperclassmen and NC State faculty and staff. E.S. King Village is an apartment community that serves NC State's married, graduate and non-traditional undergraduate population. E.S. King Village is available to juniors, seniors, graduate students, students with families, post-doctoral students, visiting faculty and scholars.
For more information on housing options please visit: http://ncsu.edu/housing
Posted by: Ginger Edwardsen
Living on Campus
Living on campus is not a requirement at NC State however, I would HIGHLY suggest it. When you live on campus, you have connections to resources and events that you might miss if you were living on campus. It provides you with opportunities to get involved on campus as well as interact and meet new people that may potentially become you lifelong friends. Living on campus also teaches you to live and learn with someone else. This is a huge adjustment since most people do not share their room with anyone at home. It teaches you to be respectful of others property and the value of compromise and adjustment. Events happen on campus everyday of the week throughout the entire academic year. Living on campus, you have easy access to these activities and you are more informed about the information and resources that are available to you. Most freshmen do live on campus and have a wonderful experience of becoming adapted and feeling like they are a part of the university. Many sophomores also decide to return to live on campus do to their experiences that living on NC State’s campus has given them. My years of living on campus have been very rewarding and each year I have found something new and wonderful with being so connected to the university life.
Posted by: Ginger Edwardsen
Posted by: Ginger Edwardsen
The Role of a Resident Advisors (RA)
When I first decided to live on campus and stay in a residence hall, I kept hearing this term “Resident Advisor” or “RA.” My mind automatically concluded that this was some older student that was there to enforce rules and walked around writing people up. But, goodness, I was way off!
I’m currently employed by NC State as a RA and RAs are much more then policy enforcers and in reality, this is the smallest portion of the job. As an RA, we attend extensive training in the summer and winter breaks to ensure we have the lasted and most up to date information pertaining to policies and resources at NC State. Our goals are to help each student successfully transition to living on-campus and succeeding in college. RAs accomplish this goal through a variety of methods. One of these is putting on hall programs. Programs are events geared specifically towards residents and can include things like discovering campus resources, challenging and growing personally and professionally, expanding viewpoints and educations, or simply getting together and having social outings.
RAs are also full of valuable information that they love to give out! We are constantly receiving posters to hang up and e-mails full of opportunities to share with the members of our building. Connecting with you RA is a wonderful way to find out how to get involved and keep up to date with campus activities. In accordance with this, as an RA, it’s really important to get to know each resident and create a community among the hall and students. We want everyone to have a positive experience and create lasting friendships and memories!
One of the more serious aspects of the RA job pertains to emergency situations and procedures. When crisis occurs, RAs are the first ones to respond in the halls and can give instructions on the proper procedures to follow. They are also there when small personal crisis happens, such a roommate conflicts. And unfortunately, RAs do have to fit the mold and be sure that the University Housing policies are being followed and respected. The policies ensure that everyone is having a safe environment and we want to ensure that happens.
As you begin transitioning to college life, take the time to meet your RA and find out how they can personally help you! We really are a great resource and would love to be of assistance in any way!
Posted by: Stephanie Connor
I’m currently employed by NC State as a RA and RAs are much more then policy enforcers and in reality, this is the smallest portion of the job. As an RA, we attend extensive training in the summer and winter breaks to ensure we have the lasted and most up to date information pertaining to policies and resources at NC State. Our goals are to help each student successfully transition to living on-campus and succeeding in college. RAs accomplish this goal through a variety of methods. One of these is putting on hall programs. Programs are events geared specifically towards residents and can include things like discovering campus resources, challenging and growing personally and professionally, expanding viewpoints and educations, or simply getting together and having social outings.
RAs are also full of valuable information that they love to give out! We are constantly receiving posters to hang up and e-mails full of opportunities to share with the members of our building. Connecting with you RA is a wonderful way to find out how to get involved and keep up to date with campus activities. In accordance with this, as an RA, it’s really important to get to know each resident and create a community among the hall and students. We want everyone to have a positive experience and create lasting friendships and memories!
One of the more serious aspects of the RA job pertains to emergency situations and procedures. When crisis occurs, RAs are the first ones to respond in the halls and can give instructions on the proper procedures to follow. They are also there when small personal crisis happens, such a roommate conflicts. And unfortunately, RAs do have to fit the mold and be sure that the University Housing policies are being followed and respected. The policies ensure that everyone is having a safe environment and we want to ensure that happens.
As you begin transitioning to college life, take the time to meet your RA and find out how they can personally help you! We really are a great resource and would love to be of assistance in any way!
Posted by: Stephanie Connor
Food Animal Scholars
I am a Food Animal Scholar at NCSU and plan to enter veterinary school in Fall 2009. In regards to species, I am interested in bovine, but my general interests are herd/flock health management, and epidemiology of diseases that affect or may potentially affect animal agriculture. The Food Animal Scholars program is for students majoring in Animal Science of Poultry Science that have an interest in food-animal agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.
Quick Facts:
-Students apply to this program during their junior year.
-Six scholars (and 2 alternates) are accepted each year and enter the “Food Animal Scholars Pool”. One seat is reserved for poultry, one for swine, one for a student from NC A&T University, and the remaining seats are available for any food animal species.
-Students who meet the minimum GPA requirement at the time of application to veterinary school (Fall of senior year), will be reviewed by the admissions committee and accepted to the College of Veterinary Medicine at NCSU as a Food Animal Scholar.
-Students still have to complete the supplemental application and the VMCAS Application (Veterinary Medical College Application Service).
-Students are also assigned an advisor at the College of Veterinary Medicine and will meet with the advisor each semester prior to entering veterinary school.
For application and full details, visit the FAS Website.
I would love to answer any questions you may have about my experiences or the program.
Posted by: Justin Jornigan
Quick Facts:
-Students apply to this program during their junior year.
-Six scholars (and 2 alternates) are accepted each year and enter the “Food Animal Scholars Pool”. One seat is reserved for poultry, one for swine, one for a student from NC A&T University, and the remaining seats are available for any food animal species.
-Students who meet the minimum GPA requirement at the time of application to veterinary school (Fall of senior year), will be reviewed by the admissions committee and accepted to the College of Veterinary Medicine at NCSU as a Food Animal Scholar.
-Students still have to complete the supplemental application and the VMCAS Application (Veterinary Medical College Application Service).
-Students are also assigned an advisor at the College of Veterinary Medicine and will meet with the advisor each semester prior to entering veterinary school.
For application and full details, visit the FAS Website.
I would love to answer any questions you may have about my experiences or the program.
Posted by: Justin Jornigan
Honors Fraternities
Joining an honors fraternity is an excellent way to form lasting friendships and get involved in the campus community. Fraternities are founded on core principles such as scholarship, leadership, service, character, fellowship. Furthermore, some honors fraternities have a particular focus such as agriculture or textiles, engineering, or business. Most honors fraternities are national organizations with chapters located on campuses across the nation. They provide opportunities to enhance your college experience and beyond. Many fraternities have national conferences, allowing you to travel and network with other members of the fraternity all around the country. Most have a new member education period or "pledge" period each semester. Usually there are GPA requirements for eligibility to join, and most honors fraternities contact you by email or snail-mail to inform you of your eligibility and dates to "rush". Rush simply is an opportunity to meet the members, learn about the organization, and see if you think you may be interested in joining. Some honors fraternities are co-ed, while others may be restricted to a certain sex.
Check out the Student Organization Resource Center for more information.
For honors fraternities within CALS, click here.
Posted by: Justin Jornigan
Check out the Student Organization Resource Center for more information.
For honors fraternities within CALS, click here.
Posted by: Justin Jornigan
Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Scholars
Every year through the department of Zoology, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute will fund a certain number of students interested in research in the life sciences for two years. If you are awarded as a Howard Hughes Research Scholar, HHMI will pay you a stipend throughout the school year and during the summer so you can get research experience. Students generally apply during their sophomore year, as this is a 2-year contract with HHMI. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in undergraduate research, and HHMI will also fund for you to go to various research symposia so you can display your research along with fellow undergraduate researchers. If you are already working in a lab, I encourage you to talk to your Principal Investigator about possibly applying for this great opportunity.
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
University Scholars Program
The University Scholars program has been an excellent addition to my education here at NC State. I enjoy how much they focus on being a well-rounded student, versed in every thing from politics to the arts, and the emphasis they place on being up-to-date in current news. As a University Scholars student, there are certain expectations the program places for its students to graduate as a University Scholar. You must complete three Scholars Forums with a grade of “satisfactory” before you graduate, have at least 15 hours of “honors” course work completed with a grade of B- or better, and graduate with cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Although the Scholars program asks what seems like a lot from its’ students, they also provide you with advantages you may not be able to get elsewhere. For example, Scholars students can register for classes earlier than most students, as well as they offer a Scholars lounge in Sullivan residence hall for only Scholars students to use, free daily newspapers, and a living environment that puts an emphasis on academic success. The University Scholars program also works closely with the WISE program, so don’t feel that you can’t do both. The University Scholars program has been a wonderful experience here at State, and I recommend all students to think about participating in this wonderful program.
Posted By: Lauren Hysong
Thomas Jefferson Scholars Program
I’m in a unique dual degree program between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Humanities and Social Sciences which is called the Thomas Jefferson Scholar program. This means I must obtain a major from the life sciences, as well as the social sciences (my two majors are Biological Sciences and Psychology, respectively). Having two majors may seem intimidating at first but it’s really not! A lot of classes tend to overlap, especially if you pick two majors from the same college because the general education requirements are similar. Because I came into college with over a semester of AP credit and community college credit, it has only taken me an extra semester to complete both degrees. The nice thing about the way electives are set up is that most of my Psychology courses have fulfilled my Biology electives and vice versa. So, there is not as much flexibility in my schedule with free electives, but I’m graduating in December with two degrees and have been successful in both. If you’re interested in a double major, I suggest tackling only one at first to make sure you can handle two and the course work that accompanies it. Look at the course requirements for each and see what overlap there is among classes. Remember, having two majors within the same college allows for more class overlap, but if you want to obtain degrees in different colleges it’s definitely not out of reach. Posted by: Catherine Casey
WISE Program
The Women in Science and Engineering living and learning village is located on the 7th, 8th, and 9th floors of Lee Hall on campus. The WISE Village is a great opportunity for female students in the sciences and engineering to network with other students in their majors. WISE offers a great many opportunities that you could not find elsewhere, such as mentors. The mentors are sophomores who lived in the WISE Village the year before and want to share their positive experience with others, as well as tutor twice a week for students in classically challenging classes. WISE also provides female speakers who have succeeded in male-dominated careers, and also fun social events to help unwind. As a WISE alumnus, I can honestly say that being in the WISE Village was a very positive experience, and I would not have been able to meet many of my closest friends had it not been for the WISE Village.
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) is a living/learning village for freshman and sophomore women majoring in science and engineering. It is a great way to get involved first thing when you start here at NC State. You will meet a great group of women who share similar interests and goals. Many of the girls are also in your classes and you will become very close with your suite mates and other girls in the program. Being involved in WISE also allows you to hear presentations from professors as well as from different professionals. It is a great program to help you build connections and start networking!
Posted by: Karen Payne
Posted by: Lauren Hysong
WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) is a living/learning village for freshman and sophomore women majoring in science and engineering. It is a great way to get involved first thing when you start here at NC State. You will meet a great group of women who share similar interests and goals. Many of the girls are also in your classes and you will become very close with your suite mates and other girls in the program. Being involved in WISE also allows you to hear presentations from professors as well as from different professionals. It is a great program to help you build connections and start networking!
Posted by: Karen Payne
University Honors Program
The University Honors Program (UHP) is another great option to help students find their niche at NC State. Prospective (or current) students must fill out a short essay application, and if accepted, must maintain at least a 3.25 GPA and complete a minimum of 12 hours of honors seminars. There are a variety of seminars offered each semester, all of which can fulfill a general education requirement, so it does not require the student to take any additional classes. These seminars are typically small, with no more than about 20 students per class, and students will often have classes with several of their friends, making the classes very similar to a high school setting. Another benefit of being an honors student is being able to register for classes before the rest of the student body -- although this may seem trivial, it's a huge advantage to be able to plan your schedule around your life, rather than the other way around, especially if you're trying to balance a job or extracurriculars with school! UHP students also have the option of living in the Honors Village. This is combination of three dorms (Bagwell, Becton, and Berry) located on East Campus in what is commonly referred to as "The Quad." There is a great common area in between the dorms with a volleyball court and plenty of grass for other fun activities, and Clark Dining Hall and the Honors Village C-Store (short for convenience store, where students can use their Board Bucks or AllCampus Account to purchase food, toiletries, etc.) both within 100 feet of all three dorms. The quad has an amazing environment because while being on East Campus helps avoid some of the student-congestion of central campus, there is no shortage of fun activities to partake in, schedule both by the RAs, as well as the Honors Village mentors. As a UHP student, I lived in the quad for my freshman and sophomore years, and I wouldn't trade my two years in Becton Hall for anything in the world!
Posted by: Tria Metzler
Posted by: Tria Metzler
CALS Honors Program
The CALS Honors Program invites second year students to join if they have a GPA at or above 3.35. When a student enters the program, he or she will take an introductory class with a faculty mentor and fellow students to understand the basics of research. As a group, they will present their project at the Undergraduate Teaching Symposium. After completing that class, the student will find a faculty mentor to worth with to complete a two semester project in either research or teaching. The findings of this project will be presented at the Undergraduate Teaching/Research Symposium. Upon completing the honors program, students will receive a medal at graduation and have their program completion on their transcript. Students can also be in University Scholars or Honors programs as well.
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
Posted by: Beth Migliaccio
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