What it is like to be a Student at NCC?

(Posted on behalf of Zander Johnson)

Have you ever wanted to get involved or are looking for ways to enhance your college experience? I have been there as well. When joining NCC, I had already had some college experience under my belt, but I wanted to make sure I was making the most of my time here. Personally, I think that college is way more than just going to class and getting your diploma. College is about the connections that you make and the experiences that you have. It is everything from the first time that you walk through the school doors until the day you walk off the other side of that stage, the friends you make, the clubs you are a part of, the study groups you participate in, and so much more.

In my time here at NCC, I have strived to make the most of these experiences. I have been in the GSA, Student Senate, as well as started the Entertainment Appreciation Club where we brought live music to the NCC campus.

I have now had the lucky opportunity to join the Board of Trustees as a Student Ambassador. While I never thought I would have been a part of this program, I am so happy that I said yes. In being an ambassador, I have the chance to see the school system from a new perspective that I wouldn't have otherwise, I have the chance to effect change for students, and get to meet people that I may have never met otherwise. I have the chance to be a direct voice of the student. How many times have you sat there and thought, "I really wish we had this or that we could do that?" My position allows me to bring that thought to the powers that be and ask for them. While not everything may make it beyond the meeting table, it gives that thought a voice and a chance to become more.

If I could leave you with anything after all my time in the college system, it would be to take the chance and branch out. When visiting NCC, or even when you are looking to move on to your 4-year program; ask yourself what kind of services do they offer, how can you become involved, and how can you help make your voice heard?

- Zander Johnson

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