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
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