If there were a list of things that are stressful when it comes to commuting to college, parking would surely be at the top of the list. The main reasons for the stress that parking causes college students across the United States has to do with the time it takes to park, finding parking spots […]
Kirsten’s College Experience
Moving from Memphis Hello Scarlet Raptors! It’s Raptor Ambassador I am a first-year student at Rutgers University-Camden from Memphis, Tennessee who is Majoring in Social Work and Minoring in Musical Theater. After completing my first semester here, I can say I’ve had a great experience so far. This July, I made the move from my […]
Managing Nursing School
As a second-year Nursing student here at Rutgers-Camden, I definitely know more than I did prior to starting my course of study and moving to campus. Before coming to campus, I had the opportunity to meet other members of the Nursing program and we formed friendships that have helped us stay focused and anchored during […]
Managing Stress as a Nursing Student
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, […]
Resources to Use On Campus
Edit: While all campus services have transitioned to primarily virtual operation, all of our campus resources are still available to students. Please follow the links provided to find more information specific to each office, department, and student support service. Whatever it is you need in regard to your classes or Rutgers in general, there’s an […]
How to Prepare for Your Advising Appointment(s)
| Written by Grace M. | Your advising appointment can help you pick out your courses for the upcoming semester. Consult with your advisor and ask any questions regarding what classes they suggest you take based off of your chosen career path. Streamline your advising experience by following these tips: Go on course schedule planner. […]
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 […]
Maintaining Your Mental Health in College
| Written by Shannon M. | College, for anyone, is a big adjustment in life. It a big and new experience, and one of the most important times in your life. With that being said, the levels of advancement and demanding requirements can really take a toll on the people, and lack of time causes […]
Before You Spend a Fortune on Textbooks, Try This!
| Written by Manush K. | Going to college is not cheap in the first place and the financial burden of buying books for classes just adds fuel to the fire. Books and supplies for classes can range from being very inexpensive to being very expensive for people of different majors and of different levels. […]
Surviving the Lows to Really Enjoy the Highs
| Written by Alexis K. | Up until the spring semester of my junior year, I considered my life perfect. My family was supportive, I had an amazing circle of friends, a great relationship, and I was maintaining my grades and managing my classes with ease. My very first week back to school after winter […]