Sometimes, school involves so much academic reading that you feel like you NEED to be reading about something other than cells, or history, or art, whatever the topic may be. Last semester, I took a microbiology class. Each day when I walked in, there was a girl sitting a few seats away from me who […]
My Experience With Commuting vs. Living On Campus
When thinking about going to college you might have a set idea about commuting to school or living on campus. Personally, I have done both and I can share my experience with you all. For starters when I was a senior in high school, I didn’t really know where I wanted to go to college, […]
What to Bring to Live On Campus
I have lived on our beautiful Rutgers—Camden campus for two straight years. I live about an hour away from campus which is the main reason why I decided to live on campus. It turned out to be one of the best choices I’ve made in my college career. I can leave my room 10 minutes […]
How To Stay Organized
College can be a difficult transition for high school and even for transfer students. It might be hard adjusting to new professors, harder courses, and a new environment. It is best to start out with a plan to stay organized rather than having no plan and potentially falling behind. Here are my personal tips to […]
How to Manage Stress
Ahh, stress. I become stressed just thinking of that word! Regardless of if we despise stress or love it, we should always embrace it. Everyone needs a little stress to thrive in life. But when the stress of school and life become too much, that is when we need to take a step back and […]
Best Study Strategies and Tips
One thing I always have to remind myself at the start of a new semester is that every class is different. As a nursing student, a lot of the classes I’ve taken before this semester have been pretty foundational. We learn, we test, we go. It wasn’t until this semester, the second semester of my […]
You Can Take Summer Courses Without Ruining Your Break
| Written by Victoria B. | Last summer, I decided to take two summer courses because I was six credits behind in order to be on track to graduate within four years, which is a goal I set for my education. I was hesitant at first because I thought taking summer courses wouldn’t allow me […]
Taking an Online Course
Although our Spring Break has only just begun and so many of us are hesitant to think about classes and coursework while the sun is shining, this week also happens to mark the release of the University Schedule of Classes for Fall 2020. Despite being several months away, it’s never too early to get a […]
Success and Spring Cleaning
The new semester is well underway, and my planner has been collecting assignments and deadlines as a hobbyist would vintage knick knacks and antiques. I’m off to a quick and busy start, what with juggling full time classes and two demanding jobs, and I have no doubt that my undergraduate community is rowing away next […]
How to Prepare for Your Advising Appointment(s)
| Written by Grace M. | Your advising appointment can help you pick out your courses for the upcoming semester. Consult with your advisor and ask any questions regarding what classes they suggest you take based off of your chosen career path. Streamline your advising experience by following these tips: Go on course schedule planner. […]