Rutgers University Student, aspiring writer.
Author: msal13
How to enjoy a warm day at Rutgers
Who's excited for this amazing weather? It's finally getting warm out, and all anybody wants to do is get out of their dorm room to enjoy the sun rays. Just by walking around campus, you can see there's been a total shift …
Go to Guide to Survive Finals
So... who else is freaking out? I am, particularly because I'm writing from the library. And on a typical day, I'd never write from the library but it's finals week, and I'm taking a break from studying... so here I am! Obviously, this has been the most stressful time I've …
A Hate (Love) Letter to the RU Bussing System
Dear Rutgers Bussing System, Before I actually met you, all I knew were lies that people told me during the "is this the right college for you?" phase. Such tales included how you would stop getting crowded after the first two weeks, and that you really aren't that bad. And I'll give it …
5 Things You Get Used To When You Go Away to College
When I was applying to college and I told my parents I wanted to stay on campus rather than commute, they seemed appalled. Why would I want to trade in my beautiful home for a room that's, well, just a room, share bathrooms with other people, and possibly live with a …
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Why I said “yes”
When I was younger, my friends and I used to play college. We would get notebooks, pretend to write in fancy cursive writing (which ended up just being scribbles), and roll our eyes and complain about 'class'. It seemed like such a distant part of my life, but at the …
Should You Stay With Your High School Boyfriend/Girlfriend?
Going into college, numerous people told me it would be beneficial to ditch my high school boyfriend and start over in college. They said that I wouldn't get the "full college experience" and would feel left out, held back, and aggravated about the distance situation. My boyfriend and I had …
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Top 10 Differences Between College and High School
I come from a small town, and even smaller high school. Everyone knows everyone else's business. A single rumor could destroy somebody's reputation. People seemed two-dimensional and boring, and people's status depended upon the wrong things. I so desperately wanted to leave my high school and move onto a different …
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Walking Around Campus: Footwear
Coming to Rutgers, I wasn’t given the impression I’d be walking a lot. For some reason, the whole idea of buses made me think that I’d be maneuvering by foot a lot less than most traditional campuses that do not require public transportation. However, I was completely wrong. These past …
Home Away From Home
So picture this: I’m from a small town in New Jersey. Where I live, there is an overwhelming amount of corn, farmland, horses, and peace and quiet. To get to the grocery store, I have to drive 25 minutes (20 if I go fast). I was comfortable with the long …