Sharks Speak: What advice would you give to incoming NSU students?

“One piece of advice I would give to  incoming NSU students is to keep on moving. Holding onto the past, specifically if you are coming from high school, will not allow you to fully flourish into this new milestone. Make sure that you also stay up to date with due dates as they tend to come and go fast.”

Ahmad Alkabouni, junior political science major.

"A piece of advice I would give to an incoming student is that moving away from your family is difficult, and you can make your own support system. It is very hard to start over in a place that is new and without your original support system, but by expressing that and finding new people, you can build a new support system filled with friends you have made throughout the years.”

Avani Kulkarni, senior neuroscience major.

"One piece of advice that I would give to an incoming student is to form relationships with your professors. They can open so many doors for  you and let you get involved in projects that you never would think that  you could do. Also, they can help you  with your coursework and grades. Finally, find work-life balance. This will be what gets you through undergraduate, I promise.”

Kamea Peterman, senior psychology major.

“My advice to incoming first-year students would be to get as involved  in campus life as you can. The more you put into NSU, the more you will get out of it. Take advantage of (Waves) of Welcome and  Sharkapalooza to make new friends, explore new opportunities and see  what NSU has to offer. Make the most of your time here and enjoy every moment.”

Elia Gorelik, sophomore  biology major