Life on the NB Campus
Category: Campus Life
Major Key Alert! 3 Networking Tips for Career Success
Connecting with people who share similar interests as you is essential to success. Here are three modern-day tips to help you land those connections: Start Where You Are Truth is, you're probably already networking some way or another. Use connections that naturally present themselves in your life and work to …
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Rutgers Day
Rutgers Day: April 27, 2019 - List of Opportunities and Events There is no day more suited to celebrate your scarlet pride than April 27. Starting at 10 a.m. each of the Rutgers University locations in New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark will be hosting activities to celebrate all things Rutgers. …
Springtime at Rutgers University
By: meghanshokoff and wordyparker Say goodbye to snow days and hello to sunny days. With second semester almost halfway over, now comes the arrival of spring. This time of year is all about new beginnings. Spring at Rutgers is no different. There are always opportunities to start fresh and try …
5 Phrases You Would Find Printed on a Box of Rutgers Themed Conversation Hearts
One of the most iconic Valentine’s Day symbols is a box of conversation hearts. The holiday would simply not be complete without receiving a carton of these candies and having the opportunity to read over some of their cute and cheesy messages. Over the years, candy companies have gotten pretty …
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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 …
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 …
Feeling Homesick? Do not Fear! The Wizard of Homeward Advice is Here!
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 …
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5 Reasons to be Thankful for Rutgers University
After surviving the stress of midterms, students are looking forward to unwinding and relaxing with friends and family over Thanksgiving break. While Thanksgiving prides itself on food and football, it also serves as a reminder to reflect and remember all that we have to be thankful for. As a student …
3 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to Beginning My Freshman Year at Rutgers
In a little over a month from now, I will be moving into my dorm at Rutgers and beginning my freshman year. I'm really nervous, as I'm sure all incoming freshmen are, but I am also really excited to start this next journey of my life. Here are some of …
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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 …
Getting Ready to Apply?
It feels like just yesterday that I was about to start my senior year of high school and was getting ready to start my college applications. Now, as I am about to enter my freshman year at Rutgers, I want to share any information and tips I can to help …
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 …
Why You Should Get More Involved at Rutgers
While school and college in general can be a huge time commitment, its also so important that you get involved at Rutgers outside of the classroom. Lots of times, students may get caught in the mindset of thinking that they just dont have time to do other activities because of the …
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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