N.C. State offered prospective students the opportunity to attend general informational sessions about the application process on Saturday when it hosted its fall Open House.
The event lasted from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Main Campus and Centennial Campus.
Representatives from campus clubs and organizations filled the Brickyard with interest booths.
Prospective students toured the D.H. Hill Library, Hunt Library, Carmichael Gymnasium, Greek Village and Residence halls throughout the day.
Gene McConnell, a parent of a perspective student from Mooresville, came to the open house hoping for some insight into her son’s future college experience.
“We want a better idea of what’s available in the engineering program and, really, an idea of what his life will look like for the next four years,” said McConnell.
Open house serves to introduce students to all of the different areas of study within each college, said Tricia Buddin, coordinator of recruiting and First Year Experiences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
She said she hopes that students see the allure to CALS.
“CALS is an amazing place to study, and it’s a great place to be family oriented,” Buddin said. “The faculty is amazing, very friendly, welcoming, and willing to talk and help you. That’s what we hope they feel when they leave.”
Perspective students met with representatives from different colleges.
Kayla Gore, a high school senior from Greensboro, spoke with professors from the College of Engineering about what was involved with her major. Gore also said she visited the engineering buildings, which has prompted her to rethink her major.
“I just want to learn how to apply,” said perspective student Zach Bunsen a high school junior from Clayton. “What’s the process and the requirements involved.”
Renzo Shamey, a professor in color science and textile chemistry, said the College of Textiles seeks to emphasize the importance of students understanding exactly what they are getting into when choosing a major.
“They need to choose carefully, because sometimes decisions are made just based on a title, and then people don’t really understand what the programs about,” Shamey said.
