Each year the Office of International Students & Global programs offers several learning abroad opportunities to Rutgers students interested in gaining a global mind-set and immersing themselves in new and exciting cultures. With almost twenty programs being offered each academic year, choosing the right program can be a little overwhelming. After going abroad twice with […]
When entering college, most students decide to pursue only one major because they think that adding another field of study to their degree will require a lot of extra work that is not worth the time or the effort. However, as a triple major in Political Science, Global Studies, and Spanish, I found that doing […]
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 […]
Syllabus week is the first week of every semester. It is named Syllabus week because during the first week, most professors just go over the syllabus and their overall plan for the semester. In addition to going over the semester, most professors usually let you know what to expect, the course materials you need for […]
Hi guys! I am LeAnne, and I am currently a junior majoring in Health Sciences here at Rutgers—Camden. I choose this major because at first, to be honest, I had no clue what I wanted to do. All I did know was the general direction I wanted to go: the medical field. Health Sciences is […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Wow, so that’s how…” is something I’ve thought to myself quite a few times since I turned 18. The first time I felt like a “real adult” was when I went to the doctor’s office by myself. (Granted, it was the pediatrician, but still a trip to the doctor.) I’d already been driving and working […]
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 […]
Throughout my high-school career, I was in an Allied Health program. Throughout this program, I got an introduction as to what some courses in nursing school could be like. I took classes such as Dynamics of Healthcare, Anatomy & Physiology, and Medical Terminology, among several others. Naturally, as a student who enjoyed these medicine-based classes, […]
