One of the biggest challenges college students face is in keeping a healthy work-life balance. While there are many different ways to ensure a good work-life balance, I think what it comes down to is how much time you would like to spend in your work life, school life, and social life. For example, I […]
Planning Your Time
As a Sophomore Nursing student, having time management is very crucial as the program progresses. Regardless of what major you are in, in general, I believe mastering the art of managing time will help you succeed in college. I understand what it’s like to have a tight schedule and let me tell you, it is […]
What Should You Ask on a Tour?
Choosing colleges can be an extreme challenge when you’re a senior, transfer, or first year. With this challenge comes stress, especially if you have no clue what to look for, which was my problem. Neither one of my parents went to college. I went into college tours having no clue what questions to ask while […]
How to Set Goals
It might sound silly, but knowing how to set goals is extremely important. It is not only important for professional development but for personal growth as well. All through high school I was asked what goals I had for my future self, but I was never asked how I was going to be able to […]
How to Choose a Learning Abroad Program
Each year the Office of International Students & Global programs offers several learning abroad opportunities to Rutgers students interested in gaining a global mind-set and immersing themselves in new and exciting cultures. With almost twenty programs being offered each academic year, choosing the right program can be a little overwhelming. After going abroad twice with […]
Benefits of Having More Than One Major
When entering college, most students decide to pursue only one major because they think that adding another field of study to their degree will require a lot of extra work that is not worth the time or the effort. However, as a triple major in Political Science, Global Studies, and Spanish, I found that doing […]
Environment is Key: Remote Learning Hacks
Remote learning for now is the new normal. Not only can it be difficult to adjust from high school to college but you have to do it like no other generation before. The switch from a college campus environment to remote environment can be challenging because of distractions. A helpful tip to avoid distractions while […]
Syllabus Week Tips and Tricks
Syllabus week is the first week of every semester. It is named Syllabus week because during the first week, most professors just go over the syllabus and their overall plan for the semester. In addition to going over the semester, most professors usually let you know what to expect, the course materials you need for […]
Why I Chose Rutgers—Camden
Hi guys! I am LeAnne, and I am currently a junior majoring in Health Sciences here at Rutgers—Camden. I choose this major because at first, to be honest, I had no clue what I wanted to do. All I did know was the general direction I wanted to go: the medical field. Health Sciences is […]