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. …
A Late Introduction to College
It has been about two months since I’ve moved in at Rutgers, and here is a list of things I learned. (Side note: this is super late because it is in the nature of a student to procrastinate). 1. Your dorm won’t be perfect on move-in day. Chances are, it …
Midterms: Expectations vs. Reality
I just had my last of my first round of midterms for the semester on Friday, and I am so happy that I’m finished with them! Now that they’re over, though, I can say for sure that they were not at all what I expected them to be, especially because …
(New) Adventure Time?
The middle of the semester might seem like an odd time to start something new, but just hear me out. You've finished your midterms and several papers, and you've sort of got your social (maybe even romantic) life figured out. In other words, you're starting to get settled in. The grades …
Hearing Joe Biden Speak at the It’s On Us Rally
On October 12, former Vice President Joe Biden visited Rutgers to speak at the It's On Us rally as part of the Turn the Campus Purple week to raise awareness and prevention of sexual assault. I was one of the few people who got a ticket in the few hours …
Post Midterms
So taking midterms had everybody stressed and anxious. The exam marks that came out either made people really happy or really upset. Some people decided to bump down a class level because they didn't pass, and it is definitely my benefit because there's more room in the lecture hall. But, …
Survivor: Midterms Edition
Don't get voted off the island this semester. Whether you just finished your exams or still have a week of midterms ahead of you, check out these tips to make sure that your exam week doesn't have the same amount of drama as one of TV's most popular reality shows. Find a …
Sickness Season
Back in high school, I was one of those people you hated because they never seemed to catch whatever was going around. I was super careful about personal hygiene, including washing my hands every chance I got, and staying away from people who were coughing, sneezing, and/or sniffling. It's much …
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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#RutgersHacks
As I approach the end of my first month here, I've picked up some tips and tricks that have made my life so much easier. Since a lot of these are considered "common knowledge," no one ever really comes right out and tells you all these things — so here I …
The Heartbreak of Not Being Able to Commit to Every Club All the Time
Do you remember the involvement fair, the big event on the day before school that feels like it happened three months ago? If you went there and went there earnestly you may recall having the feeling of a being kid in a candy store, a candy store that goes on …
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I Survived my First Week of College!
September’s here and everyone is getting back into the swing of things; however, you are beginning a new life in a new place with new people! It can sound overwhelming, exciting, fun, and it can be all of those things! After going through my first week at Rutgers, I want …
5 Things I’ve Learned in 5 Days
Not even a week of college has gone by, and I've already picked up a few lessons to help me for the long run. College is so different from high school. Though I knew that big changes were coming, it wasn't until I completed my first day that I realized how true …
5 Things I’ve Learned in My First Week at Rutgers
Wow! I cannot believe it has already been 12 days since I moved into my dorm in Brett Hall on College Avenue. I love it here so far, and I've already learned so much, both in class and around campus. I'm glad to be sharing these five important lessons with …
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If You Know What You’re Doing, Don’t Listen to Anyone Else!
So the first week of school went absolutely wonderfully. I knew how to use the bus system because I practiced with my friends, I went to all my buildings and classes a week before school started, and I pretty much knew what I wanted out of my next three years …
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First Week Of Classes!
Hi! I am Sakshi and I am an international student. I am from Mumbai, India and I am a freshman. So I just had my first week of classes and these are some of the thoughts I had :- Honestly I know so many people have already told you this …
Key To Success This Semester!
The semester has started! Woo hoo! And I bet you're feeling a little overwhelmed because I sure am. But don't worry because today I have a few tips on how to make this semester and the rest of your semesters at Rutgers successful and stress free. Tip #1: Organize! This is …
Explore Your Values with the Discovery Program
On Tuesday, August 29, after spending a few hours moving into a mostly empty campus - for the vast majority of Rutgers students, even early move-in didn't start until August 31st this year - I headed to the College Ave Student Center with a duffle bag and a couple of …
For the Homebodies: How to Avoid Feeling Homesick
When I turned 18 this past July, nothing really felt different. It’s true that I am now legally able to vote, buy cigarettes (although I don't plan to do so - don't smoke, kids!), and sign my own medical forms, but I’m still the same clumsy, antisocial little fiend I’ve …
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Moving In (or, alternatively, I’m an Emotional Mess and It’s OK)
Warning: Experience may vary. Not as humorous as desired, but important (?) For quite a few students, yesterday was their move-in day, myself included. It was hectic. A little emotional. Draining. For someone like me, who's never been alone far from home for longer than a week, a year away …
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