Student Profile

Apr 19, 2016

I’ll take Sullivan Hall for $400, Alex

Contestants eagerly press the buttons on their clickers, fighting to be the first to buzz in to answer a question. It’s the 2016 College Championship of America’s favorite quiz show, “Jeopardy” and competition has reached an all-time high. Among the contestants was Ziad Ali, a freshman studying electrical and computer engineering. Ali has competed in…

Apr 5, 2016

Student Success Spotlight: Sal Camassa

Stepping out of your comfort zone is not easy, but will provide you with opportunities you never would have encountered previously. Sal Camassa is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when you explore options outside of the classroom. Sal is a sophomore studying Statistics with a minor in Computer Science. As an out-of-state…

Feb 26, 2016

Student Success Spotlight: Macayla Wall

A common misconception is that students need to be upperclassmen before they start thinking about careers related to their major. Macayla Wall is a perfect example of a student who wanted to form a plan early in her undergraduate years and utilized services from the Career Development Center to do so. Macayla is a sophomore…

Feb 5, 2016

Student Success Spotlight: Mike Rose

As Harvey Mackay once said, “A goal is a dream with a plan.” Mike Rose, a senior studying Applied Math and Statistics, has always dreamed of being accepted into NC State’s Masters of Science in Analytics program. He began his college career at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College when he began to set goals to achieve his…

Nov 17, 2015

Student Success Spotlight: Cris Baillargeon

Sometimes, it is rocket science. Cris Baillargeon, a junior studying Aerospace Engineering at NC State, landed a co-op position with UTC Aerospace Systems in Wilson, NC this summer. His primary goal was to work on optical flame detectors in Black Hawk helicopters, as well as other military and commercial aircraft. He performed engineering design, qualification,…

Nov 12, 2015

Mock Interview Day was a success!

The Career Development Center hosted a successful Mock Interview Day on November 5th, 2015. 15 representatives from 10 companies volunteered their time to interview over 40 students and provide feedback about their performance. Representatives conducted a mock interview for 30 minutes, then spent 15 minutes sharing with the student what they did well and where…

Oct 16, 2015

Student Success Spotlight: Joshua Ndon

Do you want to go to Disney World without leaving your room? What about touring a factory from your kitchen? This might sound impossible, but NC State student Joshua Ndon made this a reality. Joshua is a junior studying Electrical and Computer Engineering with a minor in Design Studies. He became involved with the Career Development…