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 […]
Where to Get Food Near Campus
Update: Due to financial difficulties and mandated guidelines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of these establishments may be temporarily or permanently closed at the time of this post’s publication. I have lived on campus for 2 years now and I plan on living on campus again for the next upcoming academic year. […]
Making the Best of a Remote Semester
The year of 2020 has been a rollercoaster to say the least. Taking it day by day, and focusing on the positive is all we’re able to do in a world of such uncertainty. Since the majority of classes will be remote for the fall semester, it’s important to set yourself up for success in […]
To My Fellow Scarlet Raptors,
Congratulations on your acceptance to Rutgers—Camden! What a huge accomplishment. I know that this is a very strange time in the world we’re living in, and I’m so sorry that your graduation got canceled. I truly feel your pain and my heart goes out to you. The positive thing is that you have so many amazing things to look forward to upon […]
Advice To Your First Year Self
Getting a Job on Campus is a Great Idea I 10/10 would recommend getting a job on campus. I got my first job on campus through one of the career fairs. As a commuter student, I find it was really convenient to work here because I’d come to campus for class and then, instead of […]
Dear Incoming Students,
First, I want to congratulate you on your acceptance and enrollment to our Rutgers—Camden family. I want you to know that I understand your disappointment with canceled graduations as I am in the same boat, but just know that it is still a big accomplishment with or without a ceremony and you still have college and […]
Tackling the “Freshman 15”
You’ve probably heard the horror stories about gaining weight your first year of college. You’re away from those delicious home cooked meals your parents used to make you and now you’re responsible for feeding yourself (plus you don’t have a mandatory physical education class to attend). It’s easy to think that you might add a […]
“Fire is the test of Gold.”
Hi Rutgers—Camden Class of 2024, I want to start by saying congratulations on graduating high school! That is a big achievement! And I also want to congratulate you all on committing to Rutgers—Camden! That is a big step towards the bright future that lies ahead of you! I know many of you do not feel like […]
5 Hotspots to Study or Hangout At on Campus!
Whether you are waiting for your next class or you’re done with your classes for the day and you don’t want to go back to your dorm or home, there are some great spots on campus you can go alone or with friends. I personally have frequented all these places many times since I have […]
Dear Incoming Students,
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on being accepted to Rutgers—Camden! It is a great achievement. Even though you may not have celebrated your graduation from high school the way you wanted to, you have a great future at Rutgers to look forward to! Before you know it you will be getting ready to graduate from Rutgers. There is […]