Travel & Sanity: We hope this helps
"During the long holiday weekend, 46.9 million Americans are expected to go 50 miles or more from home, the highest number since 2007." Ah, the holiday travel! We're inspired to bring up that above stat (via AP) as many of your NSCS staff here at DC are gearing up...
Where in the World are NSCS Scholars?
Before traveling somewhere, especially traveling somewhere for an extended period of time, there's a lot of questions. Where to stay? Where to eat? Where to start! Our NLC got together & realized they had so many questions before deciding to study abroad...and...
All the November!
Scholars, November is a BIG month. Big for you meaning maybe going home (or somewhere!) for Thanksgiving! Studying for midterms? Considering holiday shopping as you hear the first holiday tunes on the radio? We can tell you, here at NSCS, big means we have...
CGI U: From Emily & Rylee
This spring, NLC President Emily and NLC Vice President Rylee were invited to attend the Clinton Global Initiatives University (Class of 2015) in Miami, Florida. CGI U hosts a meeting that brings together students, topic experts, university representatives,...
Test drive new app SameGrain
Who doesn't love some gardening metaphors in a social app? SameGrain, an NSCS-Certified Start-Up, has invited you guys to be among the first to download the app. Plant (Like) and Mulch (Dislike) other NSCS members who share your same Grains (Characteristics). Be...
Happy Spirit Week!!!!
Scholars, it's our NSCS Spirit Week at our HQ in DC! Not only because Halloween is coming (are you ever too old to celebrate?), but because you have inspired us. This year, our TEAM in DC has been in awe of your hard work. We can see that across the nation-from...
Negotiate Nice: NSCS Talks Secrets & Strategies
In an office with 25 women and 6 men, I am lucky to see successful, professional women in senior leadership positions every day. The fact that this is not unusual in Washington, DC is one of the qualities that drew me here. In fact, the District of Columbia has the...
When Video Chat Is the Best Medicine
Chi Zhang noticed that patients in isolation missed their families. She wondered whether an iPad could make a difference. In 2014, Chi was a recipient of the Engaging Race Award, a scholarship to fund her service initiative. She shared with us how her...
Why haven’t I been awarded a scholarship yet?
First, let me acknowledge that it's rough putting together application after application and ending up with the rejection email. No one likes to lose, and it's natural to feel discouraged. That being said, understanding what goes into an amazing application...
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