Now that Rutgers University is back in person for this fall, you may not have taken an in-person class before, or maybe it has been a long time. Since we have changed from an online environment to an in-person one, here are some tips to stay on top of things and stay ahead of the […]
Staying On Top of Things With Online Learning
Being at home can feel like you’re still in summer vacation mode, but don’t be fooled! It’s back to business and it is important to stay on top of all your lectures, assignments, exams, and notes. Act like it’s business as usual with online learning. It’s important to learn ways to manage your time wisely […]
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 […]
Fall 2020: A Semester Like No Other
If you told me a year ago that the fall 2020 semester would be done remotely, I definitely would not have believed you. This year has brought a lot of surprise, fear, and uncertainty. I have a vivid memory of walking on campus with a group of friends opening the email letting us know we’d […]
Holiday Recipe: Walnut Peanut Butter Fudge
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. NO, it’s not because of all the presents. It’s because of the FOOD! Every year my grandma makes the perfect dessert: Walnut Peanut Butter Fudge! No matter how full I feel, I always have to have at least one bite of her fudge. If I […]
Tips to Make the Most of a Virtual Internship
Internships are great opportunities to learn new skills and get valuable work experience. With COVID-19 forcing employers to embrace teleworking, virtual internships have become the norm across many industries. While I am not an expert on online internships, I have learned some tricks after completing two during the past year. The following are my four […]
Keeping a Fraternity Alive during COVID
Like many clubs and student-run organizations, fraternities have been severely impacted by COVID-19. With most classes transitioning to an online format, Greek Life has been transformed this fall at Rutgers-Camden. However, despite the disruption caused by COVID, some fraternities have managed to keep functioning and even flourish in this new environment. With 17 active brothers, […]
Socially Distanced and COVID Safe Fall Fun
We are facing hard times while living in a global pandemic. You have to be cautious with who you hang out around; you have to worry about hand sanitizing after you get out of a store. Then, you add school to it all! With everything virtual, you might feel like you are all on your […]
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 […]
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 […]