Pros
-NSLC's status as a nonprofit is commendable, and attending students generally have a worthwhile experience -Cohesive team dynamics between team advisors ensure that you'll get the help you need from your coworkers if you're struggling -You supposedly learn everything you need to know on the job
Cons
-Every program is run by college students. Team advisors, assistant team advisors, the head team advisor, and program director must all be in college or must have graduated in the semester prior. The lack of experienced employees causes the whole conference to feel like it's constantly on the verge of falling apart. -Lack of clearly defined expectations can lead to miscommunications. You learn everything you must do, the night before you need to do it. That's not a sustainable way to run a summer conference. -For the amount of time spent working, employees are underpaid. Competing summer conferences pay team advisors nearly 50% more for the same amount of work. -Strong performance and commitment to the company is not recognized nor rewarded. Most advisors are not able to return after completing one session, because the company prefers to cycle in new employees.