The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honor society that focuses on three pillars, which are Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. NSCS engages students during their first and second years in college. Students are eager to learn and grow as an individual. We, as an organization, embrace all majors, all ideas, and concepts. We expose students to scholarship opportunities and professional and personal development while also encouraging them to participate in community service activities. Some of the benefits I have witnessed firsthand with my students and their ability to grow and develop their networking skills, apply for scholarships, mentoring peers and students in the community. Career resources are provided through many opportunities, including internships, study abroad programs, graduate school, and employment. Students have an opportunity to advance their leadership skills by becoming an officer, leading an activity, develop programming, and encourage other students to get involved in the university community. As an advisor, you have the opportunity to see students participate in NSCS and hone their leadership skills and help guide them through the learning experiences. Not only to improve our NSCS chapter but other organizations throughout campus. Leaders must have an open mind, communication skills, willingness to receive constructive criticism, and eager to accept help. Working as a team, students realize that “teamwork makes the dream work,” and everyone attempts to have an openness to many new and intriguing ideas. These simple, engaging activities aid students in growing skills they will need and use for the rest of their lives.
When one looks at the students in NSCS, you see students who are excelling in academia and look to expand their knowledge and skillset by applying to more opportunities. These students take advantage of opportunities that might come through email, texts, Facebook, or other avenues. However, you see the students eagerly seeking resources. These student leaders develop a sense of hard work and eagerly challenge themselves not to be stagnant in school, their communities, and even planning for the roads ahead. Through the advisor’s eyes, you see success. However, as an advisor, you will have ups and downs but, if the students receive the lessons in a positive light, they will handle all different types of situations to be stronger and wiser leader.
