Meet First Year Student – Laila Rogers

Hometown

•  Iva, SC

What school will you graduate from:

•  Crescent High School

What is your Intended Major:

• Paper Science and Engineering

Why did you Choose NC State:

•  I chose NC State because it was the one place I visited that made me feel like I was home. Also, the program that NC State has sounded like something that I would really enjoy and be engaged in.

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

• I ran on the varsity cross country team, was a member of the beta club, and was a leader off FCA. I really enjoyed cross country because I like running. I also felt like the team was my family. 

Include one fun fact about yourself.

• I was valedictorian of my class.

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

•  Meeting new people.

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

•  Being on my own.

What are you going to miss from home?

•  Having an animal in my house and my dads cooking.