Student Life
Join the Family
From our student events and community service activities to our clubs and numerous research opportunities, you’ll find a home at FBNS. Although a large department, our small class sizes and family-like atmosphere create an inviting environment where you can learn, explore, and grow as an individual and rising professional.
Nutrition Club
This dynamic, student-led group provides various opportunities to enrich student life, including professional development, social events, service activities, and community outreach, both on and off campus. While primarily focused on Nutrition majors and minors, the club is open to any NC State student interested in Nutrition and health.Club activities also include:
- Organizing guest speaker events and workshops to enhance professional skills
- Hosting nutrition-focused community service projects to promote health awareness
- Engaging in social events and networking mixers to build a supportive community
- Participating in university-wide events to increase visibility and foster collaboration
with other student organizations
Food Science Club
This active, student-based group comprised of members interested in the food science discipline. The club provides opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction and with industry professionals outside of a classroom atmosphere.
Club activities also include:
- Hosting the annual wine and cheese gala
- Sponsorship of the Dairy Bar at the NC State Fair
- Tailgates at potluck style get-togethers prior to home football games
- Participation in the College Bowl where students battle faculty to determine who knows the most facts about food
professional organizations
Research Opportunities
FBNS faculty frequently hire students in different research capacities. Check out the exciting research happening in our department and affiliated extension and outreach programs.
Learn about more research opportunities through the university’s Office of Undergraduate Research. Students who qualify can participate in a more structured research program through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Honors Program.
Community Service Opportunities
Our students have worked with a variety of local organizations, including:
- Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
- Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
- North Carolina Summer School Food Service
- Rise Against Hunger
- Urban Ministries of Wake County
Check the Schaub Hall bulletin boards frequently for additional opportunities.
Wellness Resources
We’re here to help with any challenges you may be facing. Faculty and staff can assist and provide recommendations to on-campus resources: