http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs Undergraduate Admissions' Blog at North Carolina State Univeristy Raleigh, NC Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:01:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Please leave a message after the beep… With Early Action Notification Deadlines quickly approaching all of our admissions officers are reviewing applications and making decisions. This is not a task that is taken lightly by any means. We are reading over each application thoroughly and making thought out decisions. Since this ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/uncategorized/are-you-sure-there-are-only-24-hours-in-a-day/ On the road again…   So far my life as an Admissions Counselor has been very busy to say the least. There are some days where I can barely remember which hotel I’m staying in and my suitcase has become my “best friend.” But I enjoy meeting the admissions representatives from ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/uncategorized/the-wonderful-life-of-an-admissions-counselor/ Hello!!! Well I guess because this is my first posting as a staff blogger I should begin with an introduction of myself. Well here it goes…   I am Ashley Mackenzie and I am a proud 2007 graduate of North Carolina State University with a B.A. in Public and Interpersonal Communication. I ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/staff/whos-the-new-kid-on-the-block/ A couple of days ago, I was able to attend the National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk. The Buddy walk established by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. It has now become the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome. ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/uncategorized/buddy-walk/ Hello, hello, hello, everyone!!!  After much ado, I’m finally making my first post as the new Admissions Staff Blogger!  I know you’ve all been on the edge of your seats waiting for this one, right? I’ll start off by telling you a little bit about me:  I am a native of ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/frontpage/danas-intro-college-visit-tips/  Hola everyone!                 I am currently studying abroad in SPAIN!!!!  I have been here for about 12 days now.  I am finally settled in and ready to tell you all about my experiences so far!  Spain is AMAZING!!!!  I live with another girl from State and another American student from a ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/frontpage/sevilla-espana/ I'm so excited about the next 6 weeks!  On any given night, you'll be able to find members of the NC State Alumni Association staff having dinner or dessert with groups of alumni and high school seniors.  These events are called Senior Send Offs and are planned for the specific ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/guest-bloggers/senior-send-offs/ Last Saturday I was inducted into NC-State's oldest honor society. The Golden Chain Society was founded in 1926. Every year 12 rising seniors are inducted. Some links in the Golden Chain society include former Gov. James B. Hunt Jr., legendary basketball coach Everett Case, UNC System President Emeritus William C. ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/uncategorized/my-induction-ceremony/ Okay...technically in the admissions office, we don't get a spring break but I had the opportunity to serve as an advisor to a group of students on an alternative service break trip to the Domincan Republic. The trip was organized through the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service (CSLEPS) Office ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/uncategorized/760/ Recently on March 28,2009, NCSU students participated in Service Raleigh, an annual citywide day of service started in 1998 by NC State's Student Government and Park Scholars. This year, over 2,000 volunteers from the university and surrounding communities volunteered to lend a hand. Despite the wet and murky weather, students stuck ... http://admissions.ncsu.edu/blogs/uncategorized/honk-if-you-love-service-raleigh/