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Meet First Year Student – Rachel Racz

Hometown

  • Gastonia, NC

What school will you graduate from:

  • South Point High

What is your Intended Major:

  • Paper Science and Engineering & Chemical Engineering

Why did you Choose NC State:

  • I love the sense of community I feel here! Like I just fit in!

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

  • My favorite high school activity was definitely the varsity soccer team! I loved being a part of a team where all of the girls were so supportive of one another!

Include one fun fact about yourself.

  • I was named after Rachel Green from Friends, and my mom looks just like Jennifer Aniston.

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

  • Dorm living! It’ll be like having a sleepover every night!

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

  • Matching up to my sisters success. I am so unbelievably proud of my sister and all she has accomplished, I’m just afraid not to match the standard that she has set.

What are you going to miss from home?

  • My family, and my dogs.