{"id":1764,"date":"2017-07-19T13:35:05","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T17:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science-new\/?page_id=1764"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:20:10","slug":"opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/students\/opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
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Animal Science Club<\/h2><\/a>
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The Animal Science Club educates the community about animal agriculture, performs services projects, and provides scholarships to club members. Club members run the milk booth and help with livestock shows at the NC State Fair, host a Club Day, and participate in Farm Animal Days and Ag Awareness Week. Follow the Animal Science Club on Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Animal Science Graduate Student Association (ANS GSA)<\/h2><\/a>
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The Animal Science Graduate Student Association<\/a> exists to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Disseminate information of interest or importance to the graduate students involved in ANS programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Provide a forum for discussion of problems and other matters of importance to the students of North Carolina State University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Organize and conduct professional and social activities for ANS graduate students, including the Annual Invited Guest Lecture series.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Collegiate Horseman’s Association<\/h2><\/a>
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    The Collegiate Horseman’s Association is open to horse enthusiasts from any experience level or discipline. Our focus is not on competition but on education, service, and fun. We hold meetings every other Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., in Fox 304<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Companion Animal Club<\/h2><\/a>
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    We welcome students from all majors who are interested in enhancing their knowledge of companion animals, spending time with people with similar interests, and celebrating the contributions made by pets to the emotional and physical well-being of their owners. Follow the Companion Animal Club on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Dairy Science Club<\/h2><\/a>
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    The Dairy Science Club provides educational activities for students interested in agriculture and promotes scholarship and leadership skills. We encourage interest in and enthusiasm for the dairy industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Equestrian Club<\/h2><\/a>
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    The Equestrian Club is part of NC State Club Sports. Visit the NC State Club Sports web page <\/a>to view the different equestrian activities and contact information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Livestock Judging Team<\/h2><\/a>
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    The team focuses on the evaluation, production, marketing and management of livestock.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Pre-Veterinary Club<\/h2><\/a>
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    The NC State Pre-Veterinary Club caters to students interested in the veterinary medicine profession. Students can attend presentations about the variety of careers in veterinary medicine, meet fellow students, participate in service projects and social events, and participate in opportunities that will help them gain experience and networking contacts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Internships<\/h2>

    Internships provide students with an excellent opportunity to gain work experience while earning college credit. They are resume-boosters, add value to your degree and prepare you for a career after graduation. Find the right internship for you.<\/p>\n

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    Pack Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Our study abroad programs span the globe — offering unique opportunities for learning and travel. And you’ll receive class credit for the work you complete, since our programs are supported by NC State, and are led by faculty or staff members.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    You will have the opportunity to learn about all facets of the equine industry in a country that is world-renowned for its horses.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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    United Kingdom<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

    Study animal behavior and veterinary physiotherapy at Harper Adams University in Newport, southeast Wales.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

    Learn more about studying in the U.K. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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