College is a great place to experiment with your interests. One way to discover those interests while making friends are school clubs. Lucky for us Rutgers has a wide variety of clubs and organizations for students to join and feel a sense of community. On top of providing wonderful personal …
New Semester’s Resolutions
New Semester, new you. Have you already given up on your 2018 resolutions? Have no fear, for the early stages of this new semester are the perfect time to set goals for success. Check out some New Semester's Resolutions for inspiration! Actually Do Your Readings Although this sounds totally obvious, …
Make the Most of Your Last Week of Break
Unfortunately, holiday break is ending in a little less than a week. But there are still many things that can be accomplished within six days! Here are some ways to make the days count before the new semester: Do something with your family. You've probably been spending a lot of …
Taking the bus to the next campus? Think again.
Taking the bus may be the most convenient way to get from one campus to the other, but have you ever tried...
How to Survive Finals at RU
If I can get through it, so can you. Although most of us are done with finals for the semester, it never hurts to pick up some tips for next semester. Check out my list to make your next round of finals less miserable. Take Advantage of Reading Day Reading …
Eight Things I Love About Rutgers University
Yes, we all know it’s finals week right now, but we can’t forget that it is also the holiday season!! I’m Jewish, and while I’m constantly studying for and taking finals, I’m also celebrating Hannukkah. And since Hannukkah lasts for eight days, I figured I would share eight things I …
How to Survive Finals Season
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 …