Why Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP

Here, you’ll build lifelong friendships, create lasting memories and find a place that truly feels like home. But that’s just the beginning. At Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP, you’ll also experience academic excellence, hands-on learning and opportunities that prepare you for what’s next — in your career and in life.
Discover the Brave Experience — and why Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP is the right choice for you.
Reasons to Attend
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The Brave Experience
The Brave Experience is Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP’s student success model — built by students, faculty
and staff to support your growth in every aspect of college life.
Launched in 2019, it takes a holistic approach to your personal, academic and professional
development. It encourages you to get involved, build meaningful connections and take
ownership of your journey at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke. The model is rooted in four key areas inspired
by Native cultural symbols and Lumbee traditions, reflecting the values that guide
our BraveNation community.
Belonging
Cultivate a sense of belonging and purpose through active engagement — in your discipline, your career path and campus life.
The Brave Experience is built on four key areas that guide your development:
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Social: Develop self-awareness while building positive, meaningful relationships with others.
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Academic: Engage in academic exploration across disciplines and connect your learning to real-world opportunities.
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Career: Discover your passions, gain hands-on experience and build the skills to confidently pursue your career goals.

Community
At Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke, community means learning and growing through shared experiences — both on campus and beyond. It’s about exchanging knowledge and resources to build stronger, more inclusive environments.
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Service: Create positive change by addressing social injustices and making a meaningful impact in local, national and global communities.
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Citizenship: Embrace civic responsibility and take an active role in shaping a better society.
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Culture: Explore diverse perspectives through the arts, history and shared dialogue — and celebrate the stories and achievements of others.

Learning
Learning is a lifelong, self-driven journey — one that goes beyond the classroom and empowers you to grow personally, academically and professionally.
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Self-Exploration: Understand your beliefs, values, skills and identity — and how they shape your motivation to grow and take action.
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Experiential Learning: Apply what you’ve learned across disciplines to real-world experiences in and outside the classroom.
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Reflection: Make meaning of your experiences, challenge your thinking and define your leadership through intentional reflection and critical self-awareness.

Well-being
Wellness at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke means building a sustainable, healthy lifestyle — one that balances your mental, physical and emotional well-being.
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Resilience: Develop the ability to overcome challenges by using positive coping strategies and persistence.
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Health: Make informed, intentional choices that support a balanced body, mind and spirit.
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Congruence: Align your thoughts, actions and beliefs with your personal values and the values of your community.

Value & Affordability

Because the class sizes are so small and the faculty connect with you, it feels like a private university. You get individualized attention, access to internships and opportunities to do research in your field of study. Then you see the tuition statement and realize — wow, I’m actually at a public institution. That feels great.
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