Student Profiles

Laasya Choudary-Nandamuri is a computer science graduate student and a barista lead with NC State Dining. She had never worked a job when she lived in Telangana, India and was excited to gain that experience when she came to NC State. 

“I wanted to have that financial independence when I moved here,” she said. After applying to several jobs, she got her first call back from NC State Dining for a barista position at the Port City Java (PCJ) in Talley. 

Aniruddha Kulkarni - or as his friends know him, Ani - is a man of many trades. Originally from Pune, India, Ani moved to Raleigh in 2023, where he began a master's program in computer science at NC State. During his first month, he secured an on-campus job as an event set-up assistant for NC State Student Center, a part of Campus Enterprises, the university’s retail and hospitality division. His friends motivated him to apply, as they also worked on campus and spoke highly of their experiences.

Yash Bharodiya is a NANO engineering graduate student and student manager at the On The Oval Food Hall on Centennial Campus. Having spent his whole life in India, Yash was nervous about starting at NC State for a variety of reasons.

“When I arrived here I was depressed due to homesickness, different cultures, and my introverted nature," he recalled. "I applied to work with Campus Enterprises because I wanted to be employed in an environment where I could work with a diverse team and make friends concurrently.” 

Itzel jump-started her campus employment early by landing a job at Wolfpack Outfitters as soon as she set foot on campus.

“I am a cashier at Wolfpack Outfitters, the campus bookstore,” Itzel said. “My daily tasks include ringing up sales, maintaining accurate records of customer paperwork and department stock, and providing a high level of customer service that reflects the values of the university.”

Hailey Eisen, a fashion textile management major, started working with Wolfpack Outfitters during her sophomore year. Initially, she was a bookstore ambassador but decided to expand her role and apply for a marketing internship. During her time as a bookstore ambassador, she was able to promote both the NC State and Wolfpack Outfitters’ brand through social media, events, etc. Eisen stated that her ambassador role helped her transition into her new position as a marketing intern.

Abby Cozart, a Fall 2019 graduate with degree in genetics and history, has been promoted twice as an NC State employee with Rave! Events.
Initially, Abby was drawn to the idea of having a job on campus because she knew an NC State supervisor would be accommodating to her class schedule. She waited a couple of semesters before applying for her position because she wanted to adjust to the academic strain of college before taking on more responsibility.

Jaenine Galido works for Wolfpack Outfitters in Talley Student Union while pursuing a degree in accounting. She wanted to gain work experience before graduating from college, so she applied for a position at Wolfpack Outfitters because she knew it would be a great fit for her.
“Working on campus seemed ideal because all of my classes would be close to my work,” she said. “I love Talley and I love shopping at the bookstores, so I thought to myself, ‘why not work at a place I love.’”

Jasmine Gaston, a student employee pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, has been working on campus since the first day she arrived. She initially worked for Wolfpack Outfitters before realizing she had a greater interest in NC State Dining. She has been working for Clark Dining Hall ever since.

According to Gaston, her job role is always changing at Clark. Not only does she know how to cook, but she also knows how to do other tasks essential for running a dining hall.