Finals season is upon us, and while it may be stressful, it also marks the end of yet another semester. Its the final step before receiving a clean grade slate next semester, and while studying may seem like the last thing you want to do before going on Christmas break, …
Things To Be Grateful For This Holiday Season
As finals rapidly approach and so many things are going on at once, its very easy to lose sight of what you are thankful for. Being so caught up in school makes it harder to appreciate all of the wonderful things that surround you and are a part of your …
Sick Day Tips
Somehow, I managed to contract the flu (or some variation of it) on the last day of Thanksgiving and spent all of last week sick. Thankfully, I've recovered and have some tips to share with you all in case you ever get sick in college. Drink TONS of water. Some …
Celebrate with the Rutgers University Choir
The end of the semester can be a bit stressful with upcoming exams and papers due. Relieve those stresses with the wonderful sounds of music. -Rutgers University Choir’s Fall Concert: Visions and Vigils. Rutgers University Choir is pleased to present their annual Fall Concert, under the direction of Reid Masters. …
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 …
Thanksgiving on Campus
It's Thanksgiving Day, and the Honors College (thank goodness it's still open over the break — not every dorm is!), not to mention the campus at large, is quieter than it's ever been in the almost three months I've been here. All my friends have gone home, and I won't lie …
How to Slay the Scholarship Search
As I’m sure you are all unfortunately aware, college is expensive. There are the lucky few who get full scholarships to whatever college they end up going, and there are some that get a decent amount of money from their school, but the rest of us have to search for …
Scheduling Tips
Registration season is almost over, and here are some tips I've picked up along the way! Figure out what classes you need to take. This might involve going to your academic adviser, looking up your major requirements, or in some severe cases, making a detailed four year plan. Do whatever …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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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