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Meet First Year Student – Elena Zuidema

Hometown

  • Lewisville, NC

What school will you graduate from:

  • Ronald W Reagan High School

What is your Intended Major:

  • Paper Science and Engineering & Chemical Engineering

Why did you Choose NC State:

  • I choose NC State because of the location, the atmosphere on campus, and the incredible resources the school has to offer.

What activities did you participate in during high school? What was you favorite and why?

  • I participated in my high school’s dance team, a competitive dance team, and I volunteered at a local children’s museum. My favorite was high school dance team because I was able to develop my leadership skills through my position as captain for two years and just have fun dancing at games.

Include one fun fact about yourself.

  • One time I was fifth in the world for temple run.

What are you most excited about as you head to NC State?

  • I am most excited about getting to take more specialized classes, and having more freedom/independence.

What are you most nervous about as you head to NC State?

  • I am nervous about the thought of getting behind in my classes, and meeting so many new people at once.

What are you going to miss from home?

  • I am going to miss my family, my friends, and my room because I worked very hard on decorating it.