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Challenges First Generation College Students Face
Being the first person in your family to attend college is something to be proud of. You've made the decision to pursue higher education and strive...
NSCS Alumni Spotlight: Haley Berner
Campus: Purdue University Graduation Year: 2017 Degree Program: B.S. in Bioengineering When did you join NSCS? I joined NSCS during my first...
6 Mistakes to Avoid in College
By now, your guidance counselors and parents have probably given you a long list of things to make sure you do in college. Go to class, join some...
5 Personal Finance Tips for College Students
For many young adults, going away to college comes with a great increase in independence. Suddenly, you're in control of your own money and...
Internship Versus Externship: What’s the Difference?
Internships and externships are often suggested as a means of gaining experience in a certain industry prior to seeking employment in that industry....
Finding a Mentor in College
As a college student, you are called upon to make a lot of decisions about your future. What should you major in? What career path should you...
5 Benefits of Peer Mentorship in College
In college, there is often a collaborative learning atmosphere. Students learn not only from their professors, but also from each other. Teaching...
4 Ways NSCS Can Change an Undergraduate’s Life
If we asked students to describe their NSCS experience in one word, a good number of them would choose the term "life-changing." And they would not...
What Does Founder Steve Loflin Have to Say About NSCS?
NSCS was founded in 1994. Initially, the original chapter was started at George Washington University. Since then, NSCS has grown rapidly. There are...
5 Steps to Registering for the NSCS Portal Scholar Central
The NSCS Scholar Portal Central is a great tool to help you connect with other NSCS members. The tool can also find opportunities for scholarship,...
NSCS Awards $50K In Scholarships With Partner GEICO
You've probably heard of GEICO, the insurance company known for their affordable coverage and lovable Gecko mascot. Did you that NSCS partners with...
Make Yourself Memorable: Career Advice for Students
There's a common saying that goes, "It's not what you know, but who you know." Knowing certain facts and having certain skills is quite important in...
How NSCS Helps Members With Internships
Did you know that students who participate in internships are more likely to find a job in their preferred field directly out of college? Many...
How NSCS Improves Undergraduate Students’ Lives
Attending college is life-changing and can be a wonderful experience for students. Undergraduates who seek out extracurricular activities and honors...
How to Graduate in Style With NSCS
Graduation from college is a major accomplishment. All of those late nights, hard tests, and group projects have finally paid off, and you're about...
What Should You Do First After Accepting an NSCS Nomination?
So you received an NSCS nomination, accepted that nomination, and now you're a full-fledged NSCS member. Congratulations! NSCS members have access...
4 Tips for Negotiating Your First Salary
In 2019, author and documentary film maker Adam Carroll spoke to NSCS members about negotiating their first salary. This was an important...
What Does Honor Society Membership Do for College Students?
Joining an honor society, in most cases, is not required of college students. However, there are still so many benefits of joining a society like...
How and Why NSCS Members Develop Their Public Speaking Skills
Most people are not born as great public speakers. Rather, good public speakers have spent years developing and honing their skills. They've learned...
