A Blast From the Past: Former NA Students Offer Advice

I am a sophomore at Ohio State studying electrical engineering. This semester I am on co-op working at Honeywell Intelligrated, a company that designs custom conveyor belt systems for large retailers. When I was at North Allegheny I took a lot of honors and AP classes that were very challenging and I had to put in a lot of work to do well. Coming into college however, it really paid off because I was...

I am Lauren Rogus a sophomore Early Childhood and Special Education double major and Art Therapy and English Language Learner double minor at Mercyhurst University. I work jobs on campus and I would say the best thing you can do while scheduling classes is that you need to find college in high school classes so you can take credits that you will need anyway off your plate when you get to college. That...

I am attending the University of Akron studying chemical engineering with minors in chemistry and applied mathematics. I am currently working as an intern for Goodyear Tire & Rubber while in college in the research and development department. I would tell students to take as many honors or advanced placement classes as possible that align with your personal interests. Do not take them if you...

I am a 2014 NA grad.  I earned my B.S. in Biology and graduated with honors at Penn State University in 2018, and I am currently in graduate school at Chatham University to become a Physician Assistant.  I attribute a lot of my success to the hard work that I cultivated at NA. Don't shy away from a subject that you think is too difficult or not interesting to you. I never thought of myself as a ...

My name is Kristen Bishop, and in 2018 I graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Animal Science and a minor in Wildlife Conservation. I am currently enrolled in a 1 year MS program in Conservation Medicine at Tufts University Cummings school of Veterinary Medicine. After completing my degree, I will be working as the clinic manager of Avian Haven, which is a wildlife rehabilitat...

My advice to anyone struggling with their schedule is to try classes that are both interesting and challenging. High school is a great starting point for seeing what your limits are and how far your abilities can take you. The four years leading up to graduation should have you excited to learn, and it’s easier to do if you’re interested in what you’re learning. Take classes that YOU want to t...

When crafting your schedule, double check that you are making choices for yourself. It is so easy to get wrapped up in what other students are taking, but at the end of the day this is your schedule and your life. I know for me, I worried so much about being perceived by my peers as smart and as a result, I chose to take too many advanced classes that stressed me out. You need to know that you are n...