The beginning of the college journey is an exciting and terrifying moment for many students. On one side, we are eager to have new experiences and meet new people. But, at the same time, we are worried about how difficult it may be to navigate this new stage in our lives on our own. If […]
Benefits of Being A Student Leader
When I started college, I was interested in getting involved with various clubs and organizations on campus. And so, I joined multiple in my first year at Rutgers—Camden. I would go to their events and meetings, meet new members, and have fun. However, once I got comfortable with college life as well as all the […]
The College Experience
The media had us grow up on the idea that “The College Experience” is when you move away from home, live on campus, and immerse yourself in a new environment where you end up changing into a new person after 4 years. High school guidance counselors had us under the impression that “The College Experience” […]
What Is A GRE?
Are you thinking about go to graduate school? If so, do you know what a GRE is? If you said no, then you are not alone. I had no clue I even needed to take one. I thought the only thing we needed to do was apply and hope we get in but guess not. […]
Career Resources That Will Help You Land Your Next Job/Internship
Getting an internship or job is not an easy task. However, with the right advice and support, obtaining your dream career opportunity is always possible. If you want to have a successful job search, I recommend checking the following resources available at the Rutgers—Camden Career Center. Handshake Handshake is a great resource to start if […]
How to Balance Work, School, and Social Life
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]