December 23, 2024

Tag: Academic Advice

Best Study Strategies and Tips
College Survival Guide

Best Study Strategies and Tips

One thing I always have to remind myself at the start of a new semester is that every class is different. As a nursing student, a lot of the classes I’ve taken before this semester have been pretty foundational. We learn, we test, we go. It wasn’t until this semester, the second semester of my […]

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My Experience as a Health Sciences and Psychology Double Major
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My Experience as a Health Sciences and Psychology Double Major

I am a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers—Camden. I am double majoring in Health Sciences and Psychology. I am currently taking Experimental Psychology, Medical Sociology, Introduction to the Bible, and General Organic Biochemistry II. Experimental Psych is a requirement of a Psychology major and Organic Biochemistry is a requirement of […]

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Taking an Online Course
College Survival Guide, COVID-19

Taking an Online Course

Although our Spring Break has only just begun and so many of us are hesitant to think about classes and coursework while the sun is shining, this week also happens to mark the release of the University Schedule of Classes for Fall 2020. Despite being several months away, it’s never too early to get a […]

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Mayhem in Majors and Minors
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Mayhem in Majors and Minors

When it came time to begin my college career, I was only partially aware of what direction I wanted to take and what precise outcome I was pursuing. I had already taken some time to avoid classes and coursework, spending my first three years out of high school working, traveling, making precious memories and some […]

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Success and Spring Cleaning
College Survival Guide, First Year Advice

Success and Spring Cleaning

The new semester is well underway, and my planner has been collecting assignments and deadlines as a hobbyist would vintage knick knacks and antiques. I’m off to a quick and busy start, what with juggling full time classes and two demanding jobs, and I have no doubt that my undergraduate community is rowing away next […]

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How to Survive Your 8 a.m. Courses
College Survival Guide

How to Survive Your 8 a.m. Courses

| Written by Alexis K. | Just don’t sign up for one—simple as that! Just kidding. I truly wish it was that simple but, eventually, an advisor is going to talk you into taking an 8 a.m. course. They’ll make it sound like a good idea, and you are going to buy it, just like […]

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Make the Most Out of A Challenging Course
College Survival Guide

Make the Most Out of A Challenging Course

| Written by Alexis K. | Students tend to talk to other students and learn which classes are challenging and whether or not they should maybe avoid them. That being said, some classes are going to be tougher than others, no matter what—it’s inevitable. Although students try to avoid the more difficult classes, you’ll actually […]

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Must-Read Books
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Must-Read Books

| Written by Grace M. | Hello! We’re a little more than halfway through the summer. If you’re looking for something to do, you could grab a good book, sit outside, and get reading. Also, reading is a way to wind down during the semester. I’ve provided a list below of some “must-read” books if […]

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