We hope your spring semester has been a successful one! Now it's time to start thinking ahead—always wanted to travel but don't know where to start? NC State Study Abroad is here to make it happen! From Milan to Copenhagen, NC State Study Abroad is proud to offer 60+ study abroad programs. Spring 2023 applications close September 15, 2022. Follow the steps below to get started on your journey abroad:

Regardless of when or where you study abroad, completing the Study Abroad 101 videos is the first step for all students.

The majority of the application can be done online at your convenience. Review the steps and requirements for applying.

During the program search, it is important to consider academics, personal goals, program cost, and attitudes towards diverse populations.

The Study Abroad staff is here to help with any questions or concerns as you navigate your application and explore the best option for you!

The National Coalition Building Institute is holding a Building Bridges workshop on Friday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Zoom. The Building Bridges: Strengthening Diverse Communities workshop allows you to gain self-awareness, stretch beyond your comfort zone, and gain new understanding regarding the vital role of diversity and inclusion in day-to-day interactions. This unique workshop is experiential, high energy, and interactive. Participants are both teachers and learners. Participants engage in small group and large group discussions. Registration is required!

Early voting in North Carolina is happening NOW for the statewide primary on Tuesday, May 17! While NC State does not have the opportunity to serve as an early voting location for the 2022 Primaries, there is a close early voting location at Chavis Community Center that is open from April 28 to May 14. If you haven't registered to vote or you need to update your voter registration, visit our Pack the Polls website. If you are interested in learning more or pledging to vote, click the link below.

Interested in volunteering with Feed the Pack during summer 2022? Feed the Pack is now accepting new volunteers, and is looking for volunteer help this summer! We are looking for both faculty/staff and students, and we would love for YOU to get involved! After completing our online volunteer training module, new volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts with Feed the Pack. To get connected as a volunteer, please complete our volunteer interest form, or you can email feedthepackvolunteer@ncsu.edu with any questions.

Applications are now being accepted to serve in the Johnson Service Corps from August 2022 through July 2023. JSC places young adults (21-28 years old) with Chapel Hill and Durham nonprofits while they live together in intentional community. Housing, a shared food budget, monthly stipend, and health insurance are all provided. Participants will work as emerging professionals with their nonprofit partner organization while receiving training on social justice issues, growing in their faith, and discerning their sense of call.