College is what you make of it. You could easily schedule your classes to be three days a week, just come for those select classes then go right home or right back to your dorm after. What is the fun in that? College classes are set up for you to have free time (work and […]
Hello Future Scarlet Raptors!
My name is Alexis and I am a Raptor Ambassador who graduated as part of the Class of 2020, much like all of you. I understand that during this time, you may have lost a lot of memories that you were looking forward to. I know I did, and I also am struggling with the fact that […]
Commuting via the PATCO Train: Tips and Tricks
Rutgers–Camden has a lot of commuter students. A big advantage for Rutgers–Camden commuters is that you can take the train to campus! I choose to take the train to school because it 1. saves money, 2. saves time, and 3. is convenient. If you find yourself considering taking the train, here are some things to […]
Why I Chose Psychology
I am a psychology major with a minor in sociology. Before stepping foot on campus, I knew I wanted to do psychology but I was unsure about the exact career path I wanted to pursue. I took two psychology courses in high school that I really enjoyed and I was always the friend that people […]
Dear Future Raptors,
First off, I want to congratulate all of you for all the hard work you have done this year. Graduating high school is a huge accomplishment. It is no easy task to find the motivation to wake up every day at 7 AM and endure seven hours of schooling each day. Some of you seniors […]
What NOT to Bring to Live On Campus
As college students, we are constantly on a budget and every dollar counts. There are some things I brought but I didn’t really need to live on campus. I gave you 10 things to bring to campus when you move in, but now here are some things you should not or do not have to […]
Reading Recommendations From a Nursing Student
Sometimes, school involves so much academic reading that you feel like you NEED to be reading about something other than cells, or history, or art, whatever the topic may be. Last semester, I took a microbiology class. Each day when I walked in, there was a girl sitting a few seats away from me who […]
My Experience With Commuting vs. Living On Campus
When thinking about going to college you might have a set idea about commuting to school or living on campus. Personally, I have done both and I can share my experience with you all. For starters when I was a senior in high school, I didn’t really know where I wanted to go to college, […]
What to Bring to Live On Campus
I have lived on our beautiful Rutgers—Camden campus for two straight years. I live about an hour away from campus which is the main reason why I decided to live on campus. It turned out to be one of the best choices I’ve made in my college career. I can leave my room 10 minutes […]
How To Stay Organized
College can be a difficult transition for high school and even for transfer students. It might be hard adjusting to new professors, harder courses, and a new environment. It is best to start out with a plan to stay organized rather than having no plan and potentially falling behind. Here are my personal tips to […]