February is here and love is in the air! Whether single or partnered, find out about some Rutgers traditions and amenities that might make you fall in love with our university! Specialty Nights in the Dining Halls! Whether it's chocolate fountains, copious amounts of seafood, or giant inflatable Hungry Hungry …
What’s On Your RUcket List?
Rutgers is full of diverse options of involvement and fun to be had every day! Your ‘RUcket list’ is simply your Rutgers’ bucket list made to take advantage of all those opportunities. As you progress throughout college, the thought is that items on your list will be crossed off year …
8 Ways To Own Every Game Day
Fall games are a great way for you to hang out with all the new friends you’ve made your first semester, and bond over something you all love! With Homecoming right around the corner, here’s how YOU can make the best memories every fall! 1) Sign up for the lottery …
How to Pay for College: Decoding Your Financial Aid Package
Let’s keep it real. The first step to paying for college is having honest conversations about how much debt you can realistically gain while going to school. During your college search, you will notice that every college offers a different financial aid package. Give yourself room to explore all options. …
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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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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 …
Top 8 Online Resources to Kick Off Your College Search
Managing high school stressors can put anyone over the edge. Between five-page persuasive essays, unfortunate group projects, and sneaking the last piece of Five Gum during class – how do you find the time to plan for the future? With over three thousand colleges in the U.S., knowing when and …
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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 …
Boost Your College Application
Exploring colleges and universities introduces you to the first trappings of adulthood. Learn how to navigate those first steps into the real world like Super Mario on Boost Mode. We don’t guarantee that the floor will light up or that you’ll be able to take out your opponents – but …
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 Ways to Uncover Your Passion
For most, the college search process begins with putting together a list of schools based on academic qualifications like SAT scores or GPA requirements. Deciding which school is the right fit, however, is more than just numbers on a rubric. It's about size, culture, access to real-world preparation and most …
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 …