I was alone on my academic journey until I was asked to join NSCS. Now, I have a whole community of elite students and leaders around the world that I can lean on for help, receive guidance, and form lifelong friendships. I have been able to receive offers to study over the summer afloat, live and go to school in Italy, and scholarship opportunities that are for NSCS members only. I have gained valuable leadership and life skills by being in this organization.