Lily Neal and Jess Errico

Show Notes

Jess Errico, first-generation college student and NC State Student Body President 2018-2019 and Lily Neal, TRIO student and NC State Student Government Board of Elections Chair discuss how and why students need to be involved in student government and campus activities beginning in their first year on campus. How does a low-income first-generation afford to run for a campus leadership position – Jess shares what funding is available to you. The power students in leadership positions have to improve the lives of under-resourced students on campus is real! It was under the leadership of Jess that the university started the Pack Meal Share Program which students donate their guest meals for students experiencing food insecurity to access. The food was available in the dining halls and Student Government made sure the students in-need accessed it.
Jess Errico graduated May 2019 with a B.S. in Engineering. To learn more about Jess:
www.engr.ncsu.edu/news/2019/04/10/…ng-and-advocacy/
Lily Neal will be graduating NC State in May 2020 with a degree in Psychology. Upon graduation she will be pursuing a master’s degree in counseling. Lily has been an active leader on campus involved with student government in various capacities, as an Orientation Counselor and work-study student for the Psychology Undergraduate Academic Advising Office.
To learn more about the Pack Meal Share program – NC State Pack Meal Share Program.

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This is Beyond the Bell Tower, a podcast for students enrolled in the TRIO Programs at NC State. Current students, alumni and community members share their personal stories to offer support and guidance to TRIO Program students. The episodes focus on all things related to academics, finances, career and personal development and culture to promote undergraduate and graduate school success relevant to the low-income, first-generation college student experience.