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 …
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Top 5 Places to Eat on Campus That Take Meal Swipes
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s gotten sick of eating in the same place every day, but while there are so many good places to eat near College Avenue, where I live, I really don’t want to waste my meal swipes. So over the last couple weeks of …
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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...
10 Things I Learned During My First Semester at Rutgers
The end of the fall semester is rapidly approaching, and as a freshman I have learned a lot about myself, college, and others. In order to help those who have yet to experience the college life, here are some of the things I wish I knew at the start of …
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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 …
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 …
My Rutgers Family
I’ve always been told that the transition from high school to college would be a tough one. For the first time in my life, I would be living on my own with new people. More importantly, I would face the struggle of not seeing my family everyday. From the outside …