January 11, 2025

Author: Brittany Clements

How I Made Friends on Campus
College Survival Guide, First Year Advice

How I Made Friends on Campus

Editor’s Note: This article was written and submitted prior to the announcement of a remote semester. Despite the non-traditional environment we have been navigating thus far, we do not expect this situation to become the future norm. As such, we expect this advice and inspiration to remain helpful and encouraging to our students. Making friends […]

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Happy to Be “Back”
COVID-19

Happy to Be “Back”

Going back to school is always exciting. After three months of summer break, the first week of September marks the beginning of the Fall semester at Rutgers University—Camden and other campuses across America. This year, I was more excited than ever to come back to school because my summer was not too fun due to […]

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Resources to Use On Campus
College Survival Guide, Why Rutgers-Camden?

Resources to Use On Campus

Edit: While all campus services have transitioned to primarily virtual operation, all of our campus resources are still available to students. Please follow the links provided to find more information specific to each office, department, and student support service. Whatever it is you need in regard to your classes or Rutgers in general, there’s an […]

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Unnecessary Pre-Stress
COVID-19

Unnecessary Pre-Stress

It’s not uncommon toward the end of the summer for me to feel pre-stress about the upcoming school year/semester. I wasn’t quite stressed about individual assignments, but thinking about the 15 weeks that lie ahead and all that needs to get done within them made the light at the end of the tunnel seem very […]

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Where to Get Food Near Campus
College Survival Guide

Where to Get Food Near Campus

Update: Due to financial difficulties and mandated guidelines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of these establishments may be temporarily or permanently closed at the time of this post’s publication. I have lived on campus for 2 years now and I plan on living on campus again for the next upcoming academic year. […]

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Making the Best of a Remote Semester
COVID-19

Making the Best of a Remote Semester

The year of 2020 has been a rollercoaster to say the least. Taking it day by day, and focusing on the positive is all we’re able to do in a world of such uncertainty. Since the majority of classes will be remote for the fall semester, it’s important to set yourself up for success in […]

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To My Fellow Scarlet Raptors,
Senior Reflections

To My Fellow Scarlet Raptors,

Congratulations on your acceptance to Rutgers—Camden! What a huge accomplishment. I know that this is a very strange time in the world we’re living in, and I’m so sorry that your graduation got canceled. I truly feel your pain and my heart goes out to you. The positive thing is that you have so many amazing things to look forward to upon […]

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Advice To Your First Year Self
First Year Advice

Advice To Your First Year Self

Getting a Job on Campus is a Great Idea I 10/10 would recommend getting a job on campus. I got my first job on campus through one of the career fairs. As a commuter student, I find it was really convenient to work here because I’d come to campus for class and then, instead of […]

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Dear Incoming Students,
First Year Advice

Dear Incoming Students,

​First, I want to congratulate you on your acceptance and enrollment to our Rutgers—Camden family. I want you to know that I understand your disappointment with canceled graduations as I am in the same boat, but just know that it is still a big accomplishment with or without a ceremony and you still have college and […]

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