As a Sophomore Nursing student, having time management is very crucial as the program progresses. Regardless of what major you are in, in general, I believe mastering the art of managing time will help you succeed in college. I understand what it’s like to have a tight schedule and let me tell you, it is […]
How to Set Goals
It might sound silly, but knowing how to set goals is extremely important. It is not only important for professional development but for personal growth as well. All through high school I was asked what goals I had for my future self, but I was never asked how I was going to be able to […]
How to Choose a Learning Abroad Program
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 […]
Benefits of Having More Than One Major
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 […]
Environment is Key: Remote Learning Hacks
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 Tips and Tricks
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 […]
Nursing: The Science That Takes an Art to Learn
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, […]
Research on Campus
At the start of college, I would never have imagined that I would be involved in on campus research. In my freshman year of college, I was invited to be part of Q-STEP which was a science club on campus geared towards research. I was invited to join by the advisor of the club, Dr. […]
What No One Tells You
College is the “Best 4 Years of Your Life” if You MAKE IT the Best 4 Years of Your Life. I remember hearing all throughout high school that once you go to college, it will be the best 4 years of your life. But no one ever explained HOW it would be the best 4 […]
Happy to Be “Back”
Going back to school is always exciting. After three months of summer break, the first week of September marks the beginning of the Fall semester at Rutgers University—Camden and other campuses across America. This year, I was more excited than ever to come back to school because my summer was not too fun due to […]