<p>I’m not sure. I know it’s on a daily basis, the majority of students are in-state but its not rare by any means to see an out of state student. I have friends from Virginia, Florida, Maryland, Maine, and Pennsylvania. Now that I’ve known people for a while, I don’t think “hey an OOS” every time I see one.</p>
<p>Okay, thank you! Is the freshmen year engineering curriculum generic to all the engineering majors or is it specific to your major? And will it touch base on the different types of engineering if you still aren’t sure what you want major in or is there a different program for that?</p>
<p>Some majors will have special classes you take second semester (PSE has PSE201, EE and CE make you take FORTRAN), but you aren’t behind if you don’t take them your freshman year. </p>
<p>E101, a one hour introductory class, will cover the different majors and they have you go to different departmental workshops to experience the majors even if you have already decided on one. I think you need to attend 3 of them, but you’re welcome to go to more.</p>
<p>Hi ncstatefreshman,
What are the pros/cons of purchasing a computer at the school bookstore? Are they under warranty, so that in the event your computer goes down they can provide a loaner? I think that’s the purchase policy at VT. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Sorry for this taking so long! I haven’t been checking as frequently.</p>
<p>The only pro I know of for buying books at the Bookstore is that you can use the Walk-In Center ([OIT</a> Walk-in Center | OIT Website](<a href=“http://oit.ncsu.edu/unit-tss/walk-center]OIT”>OIT Walk-in Center – Office of Information Technology)) for repair. If your child is in engineering, and I think your son is, the College of Engineering recommends specs for laptops and all of those can be found on computers at the Bookstore. ([Student</a> Owned Computing](<a href=“http://www.eos.ncsu.edu/soc/?from=eos+home+nav]Student”>http://www.eos.ncsu.edu/soc/?from=eos+home+nav))</p>
<p>I know that I brought a 3-year old computer, and it worked just fine for me. I used the library or computer lab computers for any software I didn’t have, which was only Maple as a freshman in PSE/CHE. They’re in good shape, quick, and it allowed me to save up money!</p>
<p>I’m guessing your son decided on NCSU instead of VTech?</p>
<p>I’m officially in the Poole College of Management but I’m having second thoughts right now. Would it be a bad idea for me to switch into First Year College? I’m still leaning towards a business major but I’m not 100% positive that’s what I want to do and I would like to explore some other career paths. What classes would a typical FYC student take?</p>
<p>I think FYC students take general education requirements, and then their introduction class helps them explore different majors at NCSU.</p>
<p>Many students aren’t 100% sure what they want to do, but if you are really unsure of what you want to do, FYC wouldn’t be a bad option. I would, personally, stay in PCOM in case you don’t change your mind.</p>
<p>Once again, Hello ncstatefreshman!</p>
<p>Now that his high school finals are finishing-up, my son is getting ready to take some placement exams. He’s not too concerned about the calculus exam, but hasn’t had chemistry since 10th grade. I realize it’s been about a year since you took them, but any thoughts / recollections regarding what he should he focus on? The website seems to simply list nearly all aspects of chemistry: </p>
<p>◦Stoichiometry.
◦Naming/identification of elements; compounds; polyatomic ions; acids & bases; chemical formulae.
◦Periodic Table and properties.
◦Atomic Structure.
◦Gas Laws.
◦Solutions & Concentration (dilution).
◦Phase changes and energy changes of reactions.
◦Math skills (through pre-calculus).
◦SI system of units; temperature units and conversion</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Mudgedatch,</p>
<p>I don’t remember specifically what was on the chemistry placement exam, but I would know the absolute basics. Mostly stoichiometry, things about the elements, and maybe ionic and covalent bonding. Maybe know the basic basics of everything else they mentioned, like the ideal gas law for the Gas Law section. </p>
<p>We re-learn all of this in CH101, so I wouldn’t think you son needs to know anything in detail. </p>
<p>Also, I just want to say it makes me happy to see you ask a question. :)</p>
<p>Mudge my son ran into the same issue. He refused to do any preparation and ended up doing poorly on the placement exam. 10th grade was a long time ago. Because of his major he needed several Chemistry classes. His adviser placed him in the classes necessary for his major in spite of his scores and he has had no problem keeping up. In fact he did so well in Organic Chemistry that he was excused from the exam.</p>
<p>Wow! Two great responses from my two favorite posters! </p>
<p>Thanks! </p>
<p>BTW: my son’s settled on living in the Arts Village at Turlington (primarily so he can make more open use of the drum set he’s heard they have in the nearby studio). </p>
<p>So, ncstatefreshman, if you’re cutting through central campus by Turlington next year and you see a skinny freshman on a skateboard with some drum sticks in his hands you can say to yourself “I really helped that guy out” -because you truly have.</p>
<p>Take care & thanks to you both again!</p>
<p>He will find himself right at home. There are a bunch of skateboarders that are always around Tucker and Owen, right at the entrance to the Free Expression Tunnel. I see future friends!</p>
<p>I’m happy to answer any more questions you have. I don’t check this as obsessively as I used to, but I’ll always be popping in as people have questions about move-in, scheduling, and meal plans. :)</p>
<p>If you are part of a learning village (for example, WISE) Are you restricted to only the dorms that houses that village?? Or can you be housed in another building and still be part of that village?? ( Maybe because you really don’t like the housing style that village is housed in) Thanks!</p>
<p>HellO:</p>
<p>My son’s experience, supported by NCSU’s online Housing information, would lead me to respond “Yes”. The whole idea of the “village” is to group and house students with a similar interest together. </p>
<p>Initially, my son had Metcalf listed as his first choice for housing. However, as soon as his application for the Arts Village was approved he was forced to change his first choice to Turlington (home of the Arts Village). BTW I used the term “forced” just for clarity…it’s a very nice historic hall with an awesome courtyard!</p>
<p>Anyway, I note you had another post here about choosing a major coupled with another housing question. I would strongly encourage you to begin making some decisions. There’s a lot of things you have to take care of by June. Besides housing, you may have to take placement exams and even, in some cases begin to enroll in courses for the Fall. I would highly recommend reviewing the “New Student Checklist” that you should have received a link to in an email at your wolfpaw account. It’s also searchable by keyword on NCSU’s webpage. </p>
<p>So I say…just do some research, go with what seems like the right choices for you, remembering you’ll be able to make adjustments after your first semester or first year. But most importantly keep in mind you are now at the point where you really need to start making those decisions and completing required documents to complete your enrollment.</p>
<p>wchristen89:</p>
<p>You are restricted to the rooms in that village because that’s what creates the village! Living together definitely creates a sense of community not seen from just meeting weekly.</p>
<p>Are you considering WISE and not very fond of Lee? </p>
<p>And mudgedatch, thank you for touching on the timing issue.</p>
<p>When would be the best time to apply to NC State and the Park Scholarship program?</p>
<p>I like Business, and I plan on majoring in it. Are the math courses extremely hard? Math has not always been my best subject.</p>
<p>NVW0905, apply as early as you can you get a decision quicker and if there are problems you can sort them out in a timely manner.</p>
<p>NVW0905,</p>
<p>I don’t think the math classes outlined in the curriculum would be particularly hard, but I’m taking the calculus for engineering. I think most of the hard math will be in accounting classes, but I’m fairly unfamiliar with the business program. I would try to get in touch with a current PCOM student to ask them!</p>
<p>Hey, I just got an e-mail that I’ve been placed in Sullivan Hall. Does that mean I’m in the scholars program? I have the credentials, but don’t remember specifically applying to be in the Scholar program.</p>
<p>Hey, I don’t want to come across as…rude. Is the female/male ratio noticeable at NC State? I have been searching across various universities in NC and the gender and general demographics are fairly skewed at NC State.</p>
<p>One of the statistics I saw even said the split was an upwards of 60 male/40 female. Obviously academics are more important, but that could be a factor for attending NC State I suppose.</p>