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
