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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How to Celebrate the Holidays in College
Don't let college ruin the most wonderful time of the year. With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season has officially begun! However, our busy college schedules may distract from fully experiencing all that the season has to offer. Don't let this turn you into a Scrooge, for there are still …

R U Homesick?
There's no place like home. Home is where the heart is, not to mention our family, home cooked meals, and steaming hot showers. For those of us who have yet to trade in our shower flip flops for a weekend at home, check out these tips to cure your homesickness. …

6 Ways to Destress
Don't let stress get the best of you. Stress is something that all college students are much too familiar with. Between schoolwork, exams, jobs, and other commitments, it is no wonder that all students feel overwhelmed at some point. Preventing stress is one thing, but dealing with stress when it is …

Having Fun Isn’t Hard When You Got A Library Card
Alright, so maybe this is a little exaggerated, but the library seriously is an extremely productive place. I'm actually amazed at the amount of work that I'm able to get done in a single session. A lot of people reading this may be laughing at my newfound fascination with the …
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My Rutgers Family
I've always been told that the transition from high school to college would be a tough one. For the first time in my life, I would be living on my own with new people. More importantly, I would face the struggle of not seeing my family everyday. From the outside …

Why I’m Excited to Be a Scarlet Knight
For us Freshman, our first days as Rutgers students are right around the corner. College will certainly be a big change for most of us. From getting used to our new schedules, way of life, and learning to navigate the bus system, it is no wonder that some of us …

Everything You Need to Know For Your Rutgers New Student Orientation
Only a month remains before most Freshman move in for the fall semester. While most of us are in a race against time to shop for our dorms and get in any last minute health forms, Rutgers NSO still has a jam-packed month of orientations planned for nearly a third …
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R U Ready To Learn About Rutgers?
All across New Jersey, a faint noise is lurking in the air. It starts out as a gentle, indistinguishable whisper but rapidly becomes easier to decipher. What started out as a gentle mutter has now turned into a proud chant that shakes the whole state from the mountains of North …