Hey Raptors! My name is Kiyoshi, and I am one of the Raptor Ambassador Leaders! I am currently a Junior graduating in May 2023, majoring in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology. Initially, I wanted to be a surgeon for as long as I could remember. I was amazed to see the white coats […]
My name is Priyal Shah. I am a second-year student double majoring in Biology and Psychology at Rutgers Camden. I am in the 7-year BS/DO program at Rutgers University – Camden in conjunction with Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine. Currently, I am the Treasurer for South Asian Appreciation for Tradition and Heritage (SAATH) and Public […]
I grew up in a city where outsiders seemed to know more about my city than I did. I grew up hearing things like “He’s going to drop out of school”, “Oh you’re from Camden?”, or even “He’s not going to college.” They said this city, full of African Americans, Hispanics, and Latinos don’t have […]
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 […]
Rutgers-Camden is primarily a commuter school, so being involved in campus life is a common worry for many students. Luckily, Rutgers offers a ton of ways to stay involved whether you live on campus or commute! Clubs and Organizations There is no shortage of clubs available to students on the Rutgers-Camden campus! Campus clubs can […]
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 […]
When I started college, I was interested in getting involved with various clubs and organizations on campus. And so, I joined multiple in my first year at Rutgers—Camden. I would go to their events and meetings, meet new members, and have fun. However, once I got comfortable with college life as well as all the […]
Throughout our years at Rutgers—Camden there are so many different memories to be made. Here are some favorite memories that our Rutgers—Camden Raptor Ambassadors and students have to share: LeAnne H.: My favorite memory on campus was the first day of tennis practice. I was so nervous about meeting the team living on campus. This […]
Getting an internship or job is not an easy task. However, with the right advice and support, obtaining your dream career opportunity is always possible. If you want to have a successful job search, I recommend checking the following resources available at the Rutgers—Camden Career Center. Handshake Handshake is a great resource to start if […]
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 […]
