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Meet Ms. Chelsea Zbikowski: Region 1 Advisor of the Year
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Meet Ms. Chelsea Zbikowski: Region 1 Advisor of the Year

Meet Ms. Chelsea Zbikowski, winner of the Region 1 Advisor of the Year award for the outstanding success of her NSCS chapters.
May 11, 2022
3 min read
Challenges First Generation College Students Face
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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, but it can come with some specific challenges you can learn to navigate.
May 11, 2022
4 min read
NSCS Advisor of the Year Winners 2021-2022
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NSCS Advisor of the Year Winners 2021-2022

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is pleased to introduce the Advisor of the year winners for 2021-2022
May 10, 2022
5 min read
Meet Dr. Kim Buch: Region 1 Advisor of the Year
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Meet Dr. Kim Buch: Region 1 Advisor of the Year

Meet Dr. Kim Buch, Region 1 Advisor of the Year winner for her excellent work at University of North Carolina.
May 4, 2022
2 min read
NSCS Alumni Spotlight: Haley Berner
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NSCS Alumni Spotlight: Haley Berner

An interview with Halye Berner on her experience as an NSCS member at Purdue University majoring in Bioengineering
April 27, 2022
3 min read
6 Mistakes to Avoid in College
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6 Mistakes to Avoid in College

Avoid commonly made college mistakes for a more enjoyable and productive undergraduate experience.
April 15, 2022
3 min read
Meet Ms. Jenn Cook: Region 3 Advisor of the Year
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Meet Ms. Jenn Cook: Region 3 Advisor of the Year

Meet Ms. Jenn Cook, winner of the Region 3 Advisor of the Year award for the outstanding success of her NSCS chapters.
April 11, 2022
3 min read
Meet Professor Elizabeth Rhoades: 2022 Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year
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Meet Professor Elizabeth Rhoades: 2022 Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year

Meet Professor Elizabeth Rhoades winner of the 2022 Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year award.
April 10, 2022
2 min read
5 Personal Finance Tips for College Students
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5 Personal Finance Tips for College Students

Personal Finance tips can come in handy for college students who are trying to spend and save responsibly
April 5, 2022
4 min read
Internship Versus Externship: What's the Difference?
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Internship Versus Externship: What's the Difference?

Internships and externships are often suggested as a means of gaining experience prior to seeking employment. But what's the difference?
March 21, 2022
3 min read
Finding a Mentor in College
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Finding a Mentor in College

A good mentor can help guide you as you finish college, choose internships, and enter the working world. Here's a few tips for finding one.
March 14, 2022
3 min read
5 Benefits of Peer Mentorship in College
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5 Benefits of Peer Mentorship in College

Peer mentoring programs pair older students with younger students, helping the younger students to navigate college and their coursework.
March 7, 2022
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