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 […]
What No One Tells You
College is the “Best 4 Years of Your Life” if You MAKE IT the Best 4 Years of Your Life. I remember hearing all throughout high school that once you go to college, it will be the best 4 years of your life. But no one ever explained HOW it would be the best 4 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Tackling the “Freshman 15”
You’ve probably heard the horror stories about gaining weight your first year of college. You’re away from those delicious home cooked meals your parents used to make you and now you’re responsible for feeding yourself (plus you don’t have a mandatory physical education class to attend). It’s easy to think that you might add a […]
5 Hotspots to Study or Hangout At on Campus!
Whether you are waiting for your next class or you’re done with your classes for the day and you don’t want to go back to your dorm or home, there are some great spots on campus you can go alone or with friends. I personally have frequented all these places many times since I have […]
The Importance of Getting Involved
College is what you make of it. You could easily schedule your classes to be three days a week, just come for those select classes then go right home or right back to your dorm after. What is the fun in that? College classes are set up for you to have free time (work and […]
Commuting via the PATCO Train: Tips and Tricks
Rutgers–Camden has a lot of commuter students. A big advantage for Rutgers–Camden commuters is that you can take the train to campus! I choose to take the train to school because it 1. saves money, 2. saves time, and 3. is convenient. If you find yourself considering taking the train, here are some things to […]
Why I Chose Psychology
I am a psychology major with a minor in sociology. Before stepping foot on campus, I knew I wanted to do psychology but I was unsure about the exact career path I wanted to pursue. I took two psychology courses in high school that I really enjoyed and I was always the friend that people […]
What NOT to Bring to Live On Campus
As college students, we are constantly on a budget and every dollar counts. There are some things I brought but I didn’t really need to live on campus. I gave you 10 things to bring to campus when you move in, but now here are some things you should not or do not have to […]