<p>There are brilliant and inspirational students everywhere - NC State will have it’s share too, including those who either couldn’t afford to spend big dollars to go to school elsewhere or didn’t see the value in doing so. Your job, as a student, is to find them. Being one of those people is a good place to start, because stars attract stars and your reputation will get around. The faculty also know who their stars are and, since there may be fewer of them fighting for their attention, you will stand out all the more.</p>