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My Student Experience

Apr 26, 2023

My Student Experience: We Teach for NC Spring Break Trip Opens Window Into Education in Eastern North Carolina

A group of NC State College of Education students visited schools in three eastern North Carolina counties as part of the We Teach for NC Spring Break Trip. 

Mar 29, 2023

My Student Experience: Sarah Salahat Unlocks Potential as Entrepreneurship Ambassador

Sarah Salahat's desire to discover solutions drew her to the NC State Entrepreneurship Ambassadors, an organization that complements the skills she is developing in the College of Education's technology, engineering and design education program. 

MYEN at tabling event

Feb 26, 2023

My Student Experience: Multicultural Youth Educators Network Provides Community for Future Educators of Color

The Multicultural Youth Educators Network in the NC State College of Education has been working to provide a community for future educators of color. 

Syna Sharma with quote graphic: Advocacy is important to me because I went into education wanting to improve the education system

Jan 13, 2023

My Student Experience: Syna Sharma Advocates for Teacher Pay Through NC State’s Oaks Leadership Scholars Program

Syna Sharma, a middle grades English language arts and social studies education major in the NC State College of Education, is advocating for teacher pay as a member of NC State University's Oaks Leadership Scholars Program. 

Dec 7, 2022

My Student Experience: Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Students Take Home Top Prizes in Regional Competition

Students in the NC State College of Education's Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association traveled up to Rehoboth Beach last month to attend the TEECA Eastern Regional Conference, where they took home awards in a number of education- and technology-related competitions. 

Headshot of Zach VanHekken

Nov 18, 2022

My Student Experience: Science Education Major Zach VanHekken Recognized as 2022 Leader of the Pack Finalist

Zach VanHekken, a senior double majoring in science education and chemistry, was named a Leaders of the Pack finalist for his contributions in leadership, scholarship and service. 

Ally and Caitlyn

Oct 20, 2022

My Student Experience: Dual Enrollment Programs Put Transfer Students on Path to Teaching

Through dual enrollment programs like NC State's Community College Collaboration (C3) program and the NC State College of Education's partnership with Johnston Community College and Johnston County Schools, transfer students are provided with support to become teachers. 

Lisa Wilkins stands with Gates Count mentors

Sep 22, 2022

My Student Experience: Reading Program Started By Lisa Wilkins ’22MED Connects Gates County Students With Mentors

While earning her master's degree at the NC State College of Education, Lisa Wilkins '22MED was inspired to launch a reading mentorship program for fourth and fifth graders at T.S. Cooper Elementary School in Gates County. 

Monica Meza in a classroom in Prague.

Aug 26, 2022

My Student Experience: Monica Meza ’22MED Studies Abroad as NC State European Center in Prague’s First Graduate Intern

Monica Meza was not able to study abroad as an undergraduate student, but this summer she had an opportunity to serve as the Prague European Center's first graduate student intern. There, she also conducted research into the experience of first-generation students studying abroad. 

Thumbnail images of students from NC State and Middle East Technical University meeting virtually via Zoom.

Jul 15, 2022

My Student Experience: Global Educators Engage in Cross-cultural Communication Through Virtual Exchange Program With Middle East Technical University

NC State College of Education students connected with students at Middle East Technical University through a virtual exchange program that provided an opportunity to explore American and Turkish education systems.