Meet First Year Student – Gavin Roupe

Hometown

• Taylorsville, NC

What school will you graduate from:

• Alexander Early College

What is your Intended Major:

• Paper Science and Engineering

Why did you Choose NC State:

• I chose NC State because they have good engineering programs.

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

• I participated in BETA, Boy Scouts, and NJROTC. My favorite was probably Scouts because I met a lot of new people there.

Include one fun fact about yourself.

• I am an Eagle Scout

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

• I’m probably most excited to be independent.

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

• I’m most nervous about meeting new people.

What are you going to miss from home?

•  I’m going to miss my family.