Whether you live down the road, or are coming from 3,000 miles away, shipping off to college can be a tough process for any student. Living in a new environment, leaving the comforts of home, and having to make new friends is all part of the collegiate experience. For some …
What Your Favorite Holiday Movie Indicates Your College Major Should Be
One of the most treasured holiday past times is getting cozy under a bunch of fuzzy blankets, sipping on hot chocolate, and turning on your favorite holiday movie. However, what you might not have known about this tradition is that your movie choice could indicate your future career path. Home …
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Meal Swipe Options Outside of the Dining Hall
There are many big adjustments that come with leaving home and heading to college for the first time. Students have to adapt dorm living, navigate a new campus, and face college level classes. However, one of the biggest struggles I faced was losing the luxury of having home cooked meals …
The Place Where Dreams Come True
As a child, many of us daydreamed about traveling to Disney World and exploring the magical place where all of our dreams were told to come true. Disney World is a place that fosters imagination, creates adventures, and cultivates happiness. What if I told you that the sensation and wonder …
Boost Your College Application
Exploring colleges and universities introduces you to the first trappings of adulthood. Learn how to navigate those first steps into the real world like Super Mario on Boost Mode. We don’t guarantee that the floor will light up or that you’ll be able to take out your opponents – but …
5 Fat Sandwiches Perfect for This Thanksgiving!
If you ask someone who attended Rutgers–New Brunswick what the “classic” Rutgers food is, their answer is almost always going to be the fat sandwich. The fat sandwich is such a staple of Rutgers student culture that even former U.S. President Barack Obama mentioned it during his 2016 commencement speech …
5 Ways to Uncover Your Passion
For most, the college search process begins with putting together a list of schools based on academic qualifications like SAT scores or GPA requirements. Deciding which school is the right fit, however, is more than just numbers on a rubric. It's about size, culture, access to real-world preparation and most …
10 Tips for Applying to College
During senior year, I often heard my friends complaining about applying to college. There are so many deadlines to keep track of, papers and forms to get together. Luckily, I did all of my applications early on so, my senior year was significantly easier. While it is a time consuming …
Dorm Haul
Dorm shopping is one of the most exciting things to do during the summer before college! As Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond start to advertise their dorm supplies I find myself growing more and more excited for the start of the school year. It all feels like it can't …
What to Bring When Starting College?
Most of you have seen checklists of what to bring with you when moving in, especially on-campus students. Beddings, table lamp, chargers, etc. You know what I'm talking about. This post applies to commuters, too, though, because compared to those checklists that you’ve seen, this may be a bit different. …
What I Learned My First Year
Take AP classes seriously. As a premed, if you come in with no AP credit, you're going to find yourself taking Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and maybe a 1-credit seminar. It's a lot. There is absolutely no time if you're playing catch-up with the system. Friends aren't always forever. Do …
The Ultimate Guide to Geek Week 2018
Calling all geeks and nerds!! Tomorrow is the first day of Geek Week 2018, and it’s time for all of us to shine. Now, you may be wondering: what the heck is Geek Week? It’s a week filled with all kinds of events celebrating the different things that people geek …
Black Panther: How it portrays the things significant to the African background
Black Panther, one of Marvel's best Avengers hero, made one of the biggest pre-sale tickets in history. Black Panther happens to be the first actual Black hero that has been brought to the screen and it has such an inspiring …
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The Importance of Relaxation in Mental Health as Told Through SpongeBob Gifs
Don't feel guilty for taking time for yourself. Let's face it, college can be hard. Between attending classes, studying, and sleep deprivation, it is no wonder that college students are stressed out. College can seem like an everlasting cycle of responsibilities. In the midst of all the chaos, it I …
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5 Things to Do on a Rainy Day at Rutgers
So today (February 11) is the second day in a row that it’s been raining here, and I’ve been pretty much stuck in my dorm to avoid getting soaked. I’m sure I’m not the only one, and I’m also sure that this won’t be the last time this happens while …
Top 5 Places to Eat on Campus That Take Meal Swipes
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s gotten sick of eating in the same place every day, but while there are so many good places to eat near College Avenue, where I live, I really don’t want to waste my meal swipes. So over the last couple weeks of …
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Experience Rutgers Outside the Classroom
College is a great place to experiment with your interests. One way to discover those interests while making friends are school clubs. Lucky for us Rutgers has a wide variety of clubs and organizations for students to join and feel a sense of community. On top of providing wonderful personal …
New Semester’s Resolutions
New Semester, new you. Have you already given up on your 2018 resolutions? Have no fear, for the early stages of this new semester are the perfect time to set goals for success. Check out some New Semester's Resolutions for inspiration! Actually Do Your Readings Although this sounds totally obvious, …
Make the Most of Your Last Week of Break
Unfortunately, holiday break is ending in a little less than a week. But there are still many things that can be accomplished within six days! Here are some ways to make the days count before the new semester: Do something with your family. You've probably been spending a lot of …
Taking the bus to the next campus? Think again.
Taking the bus may be the most convenient way to get from one campus to the other, but have you ever tried...
How to Survive Finals at RU
If I can get through it, so can you. Although most of us are done with finals for the semester, it never hurts to pick up some tips for next semester. Check out my list to make your next round of finals less miserable. Take Advantage of Reading Day Reading …