Are you considering working with children in your career? Whether you want to be a teacher, social worker, doctor, counselor, therapist, or more, being able to work with children is an essential skill to have. The Ignite program offers students an opportunity to not only get the experience of working with children, but also make […]
The Importance of Community Service: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
One of the most prominent and significant civil rights activists who reigned above the grave era of the United States filled with much segregation and racism is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During his leadership as a prominent member of the Civil Rights Movement, King organized several movements, wrote and spoke many speeches, all of […]
Kirsten’s College Experience
Moving from Memphis Hello Scarlet Raptors! It’s Raptor Ambassador I am a first-year student at Rutgers University-Camden from Memphis, Tennessee who is Majoring in Social Work and Minoring in Musical Theater. After completing my first semester here, I can say I’ve had a great experience so far. This July, I made the move from my […]
The Honors College Experience
At Rutgers-Camden a lot of educational opportunities are provided to each and every student, and upon admission, every single student is considered for Rutgers-Camden’s Honors College. The Rutgers-Camden Honors College is organized to gather the strongest academic students within our institution with the goals of supporting these students’ academic achievement, encouraging engagement with the communities […]
Tips for Choosing Your College!
As a high school student getting ready to graduate, there are many things to consider, but choosing a college or university to spend your next four years is typically a top priority. College is a place where you will spend years furthering your education and earning your degree in hopes of launching your dream career. […]
My Financial Aid Story
My name is Genesis Crespo, I’m a Nursing student at Rutgers University–Camden and this is my financial aid experience! When I was applying for college, my biggest worry was financial aid. I come from a low-income household, one that could barely afford my charter school uniform. It was truly a struggle to find a university […]
Why I chose Rutgers-Camden
My name is Priyal Shah. I am a second-year student double majoring in Biology and Psychology at Rutgers Camden. I am in the 7-year BS/DO program at Rutgers University – Camden in conjunction with Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine. Currently, I am the Treasurer for South Asian Appreciation for Tradition and Heritage (SAATH) and Public […]
Why I stayed at Rutgers-Camden
When I first moved into my dorm room, I was up all night filled with excitement thinking about the year ahead of me. For the first week of classes, I was up early, eating three meals a day, and sitting in the front row of my classes eagerly paying attention. I felt great and was […]
Advice For Getting Into College Research
I will keep this short and sweet. You need a 4.0 GPA, you need lots of experience, and realistically there is a good chance the professor will never answer your well-worded email asking to join their lab. Hopefully, you know that I am completely joking, take a deep breath! It is so much easier than […]
Why I Chose Rutgers—Camden
Deciding on what college you want to spend the next 4-6 years of your life is a big challenge. The most important thing to keep in mind is “Will I be happy here?” because at the end of the day, this is the beginning of a new chapter in your life. You want to make […]