| Written by Kai P. | People will always tell you that your college years are a time of self discovery. Who are you? What are your likes and dislikes? The answers to these questions are not just important for choosing your classes or your major, but also for your fashion choices! I went around […]
Choosing My Major
| Written by Grace M. | At the time you’re starting college, you may know exactly what you are going to major in or you may have no idea. I started college positive that I wanted to become a veterinarian and declared myself a biology major on a pre-vet route. However, before classes even started, […]
Unsung Heroes Series: Sierra M., Mail Handler
| Written by Arianna F. | The definition of an “unsung hero” is a person who does great work but receives little to no recognition. Simple gestures can cause an endless ripple effect. Sometimes we tend to take people for granted, whether they’re our professors or the less-noticed people in our lives like our mail […]
My Experience with the Rutgers–Camden Incoming Class FB Group
| Written by Kayleigh M. | The Rutgers University–Camden Incoming Class of 2020 Facebook group is now active for undergraduate first-year and transfer students starting in 2020. Join the group, connect with your peers, and stay-up-to-date on events and deadlines! Mason Hopkins The summer going into college can be very stressful and overwhelming. As you’re […]
Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Cavanaugh
| Written by Alexis K. | When you step foot on Rutgers–Camden campus, you will find a warm and welcoming environment that you should take full advantage of. High school teachers may have told you that professors in college aren’t really going to care about your success, but that is definitely not the case here […]
The Importance of Internships and Other Real-World Experiences
| Written by Alexis K. | By attending college, you are preparing for a ideally a more successfully and fulfilling life in what we call “the real world.” But, just showing up for classes does not give you real-world experience. Trying to gain all of the experience you need for your future, real-world job can […]
10 Things They Didn’t Tell Us in High School We Should Know for College
| Written by Aaron S. | 1. You’re going to feel like you don’t know what you’re doing for awhile. Each day in college can be something unique, depending upon your schedule, your professors, your commute, and thousands of other variables. When you park your car or wake up on campus on your first day […]
What We Have to Say About the Scarlet Summer Social (2018)
| Written by Erika S. | Before the Scarlet Summer Social, Rutgers–Camden hosted New Raptor Night for incoming undergraduate students. Our first Scarlet Summer Social was in 2016 and kicked off with great success. The Scarlet Summer Socials are free and each year Rutgers–Camden plans something new and exciting. This year’s Scarlet Summer Social was […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Maintaining a 4.0
| Written by Alexis K. | After doing so well in high school, I was scared to come to college. Everyone says the work is so much harder and the classes are more intense, so—naturally—I assumed the worst. Now, as I enter my third year of college, I can say that I’ve successfully maintained a […]
Your Living Situation Can Affect Your Learning Situation
| Written by Breanna R. | A lot of different factors play into academic success. Are you eating right? Do you get enough sleep at night? Is there a social support system available for you? What was your high school education like? What’s your financial situation? Do you have any medical issues or learning disabilities? […]