Now that Rutgers University is back in person for this fall, you may not have taken an in-person class before, or maybe it has been a long time. Since we have changed from an online environment to an in-person one, here are some tips to stay on top of things and stay ahead of the […]
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 […]
I believe that everyone has their way of studying, however, the way you are studying may not actually be the best method for your learning style. That is why it is important to figure out what studying style works best for you. I realized that the space you study in and the time you cut […]
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 […]
As much as college can be a place of excitement, new memories, friends, and experiences it can also be a very stressful time for students. Many first-year students struggle to find the balance between having an active social life and balancing all their new school responsibilities and assignments. Coming in as a first-year nursing student, […]
The beginning of the college journey is an exciting and terrifying moment for many students. On one side, we are eager to have new experiences and meet new people. But, at the same time, we are worried about how difficult it may be to navigate this new stage in our lives on our own. If […]
Being at home can feel like you’re still in summer vacation mode, but don’t be fooled! It’s back to business and it is important to stay on top of all your lectures, assignments, exams, and notes. Act like it’s business as usual with online learning. It’s important to learn ways to manage your time wisely […]
Being a first generation college student is difficult to say the least. You may feel like you have to figure everything out on your own — I know I did. I searched high and low for all types of scholarships and ended up applying to 35 of them and only receiving six. I went on […]
Are you thinking about go to graduate school? If so, do you know what a GRE is? If you said no, then you are not alone. I had no clue I even needed to take one. I thought the only thing we needed to do was apply and hope we get in but guess not. […]
One of the biggest challenges college students face is in keeping a healthy work-life balance. While there are many different ways to ensure a good work-life balance, I think what it comes down to is how much time you would like to spend in your work life, school life, and social life. For example, I […]
