Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Razor's Edge Scholarship Program

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The Razor's Edge experience is designed for student leaders who have already demonstrated a commitment to leading and to making an impact both in their schools and in their local communities. Razor's Edge participants receive an annual scholarship package valued at $10,000 and we're currently looking for Fall 2011 student leaders at Nova Southeastern University's (NSU).
Transcript:
Liz: Welcome to Nova Southeast University located in sunny Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. My name is Liz and I'm a theater,
marine bio, and legal studies major.
Mike: I'm Mike, majoring in criminal justice. Welcome to NSU. It will take
just a minute to tell you able Razor's Edge, and our
university.
Ted: I'm Ted, majoring in business and legal studies. We're excited to
share with you today a small glimpse of our NSU experience.
Unknown Speaker: As leaders, you are all going to face challenges. The true
test of character, however, is how you respond to those
challenges. This is quote from Dr. Martin Luther King,
truly a leader who faced many challenges. The quote simply
reads, "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he
stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he
stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Liz: So what is Razor's Edge? Razor's Edge is a curricular and co-
curricular basic leadership program, where students will
earn 16 academic credits that will earn them a certificate
in leadership by the time they complete their under
graduate degree.
Mike: There will be some required courses as well as several options for
electives. The point is to take what you learn in the
classroom and apply it to your leadership roles on campus.
Unknown Speaker: Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech lasted only eight
minutes. So here is your next challenge. On the card
provided you've been asked to deliver an eight minute
speech that will change the world. Write the first line.
Mike: Oh yeah, we named the program after our mascot, Razor the Shark.
Ted: Razor's Edge participants are expected to be leaders on campus from
the very beginning. That's why we're looking for students
that have the talents, skills, and character to be the
movers and shakers on campus.
Mike: That's right. Razor's Edge participants will live on campus all four
years, we lead student organizations, and will take on
other significant campus-wide leadership roles.
Unknown Speaker: Everyone please take a seat and let's get this meeting
started. In our meeting last week we discussed on how to
build campus unity. In this week's meeting let's please
continue the discussion on how to build shark pride.
Ted: See? This is a lot about you, but mostly doing great thing with and
for the people. Isn't that what great leaders do?
Liz: So what do you think? Are you ready for a college experience you'll
never forget? If so, don't wait and apply to our program
online at our website. But don't wait too long, because
only 50 students are allowed into the Razor's Edge program
every year and admission is very competitive.
Mike: You may not know a lot about NSU but we're one of the largest
independent universities in the country. We have award
winning residence halls and a brand new university center,
with a fitness and art complex. We have national
championship athletic teams and over 40 undergraduate
majors.
Ted: Thinking about grad school after college? NSU offers grad programs in
education, business, psychology, oceanography, as well as
professional law schools, optometry, and dentistry just to
name a few.
Liz: Apply today. Make NSU part of your future.
Ted: Good luck wrapping up with high school.
Mike: Make NSU your home away from home and..
All: Go Sharks!