Eduarda Moura, a law and justice graduate from Delran, NJ (Burlington County), shares how she made the most out of her college students as a first-generation transfer student. “Definitely don’t waste time. Time flies — my four years hit me before I could realize it. Now, off to grad school!” Like what you see? Come […]
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Passing the Torch: “Let Your Light Shine” [VIDEO]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSJwBuzZ2HA&feature=youtu.be Debah Tiah, a sociology graduate from Liberia, shares her best advice for incoming freshmen: “Let your light shine. Be the true and authentic you!” Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS
Passing the Torch: Law & Justice Grad Gives Advice
“On campus I’ve worked with Tutoring, Housing, and as a Public Safety intern. Networking is everything!” says law and justice graduate Christian Grund, from Verona, NJ (Essex County.) He says that having a job while going to school makes college more fun and manageable. His best advice to freshmen on time management is, “Do it […]
Passing the Torch: History Grads Share Insight
“I’m really proud of you,” were Professor Glenn McDorman’s parting words to two of his graduates. “Please reach out if you need anything.” Graduating with degrees in history and humanities, Cory Gibson (right) from Wall, NJ (Monmouth County) says that the best advice he would give his high school senior self about how to make […]
Passing the Torch: Commuter Grad’s Advice to New Students
Commuter and first-generation college student (now graduate!) Cheyenne Rickabaugh of Cape May, NJ (Cape May County) says the best way to make friends at college is, “Show up to things! Talk in class! Not during lecture, though.” She also says that the best way to get the most out of your college experience is to, […]
Care Packages to Show Your Prof How Much You Love Them
A Peer Referral & Orientation Staff (PROS) leader, sophomore Camryn Hadley – a dual major in both advertising and public relations – works with incoming freshmen and transfer students, as well as their parents. Today she shares insight and advice for parents about care packages. All parents have been there, that empty nest feeling. Don’t […]
Computer Science Major Kick-Starts her Career with Co-Op Experience
Monica Mahon, a rising senior from Mays Landing, NJ (Atlantic County), is one of the lucky kind of students who knew what she wanted to study before even coming to college. “I took a computer science class in high school and had a really great teacher that introduced me to it. It was something I […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Hard Boiled Eggs
Having hard-boiled eggs prepped in the fridge allows me to eat during my busy days. It’s easy to make once you get the hang of it and great to throw on avocado toast, on top of a salad or seasoned with salt & pepper. Shout-out to my mom for coaching me over the phone throughout […]
5 Things To Do With Your High School Junior
Today, we feature advice from Amanda Kuster – not only is she a Rowan University admissions counselor with the Office of Admissions, but she is also a Rowan alumnus herself, having graduated from our Communications Studies program within the College of Communication & Creative Arts.
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Chicken & Veggie Pasta
I see so many students (especially my roommate) eating plain pasta, which gets old… fast. I always try to add a type of protein and veggie(s) into my pasta to enhance the taste and quality of the meal – it adds a couple of steps but is well worth it! Ingredients: Pasta Chicken Spinach Mushrooms […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients: Seasoned bread crumbs Parmesan cheese Chicken cutlets Eggs Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk 2 eggs in bowl. Then pour bread crumb and parmesan cheese in shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg wash and then in bread crumbs. Place on pan. Cook for 20-30 minutes depending on how thin/thick your chicken is. Plate […]
Teaching Your Transfer to Cook
An admissions ambassador within the Office of Admissions, sophomore Grace Coulthurst – a dual major in public relations and advertising – serves as a campus tour guide for incoming freshmen and transfers, as well as their parents. Today she shares insight and advice for parents on teaching your incoming transfer student to cook, before they go […]
How to Help Your Homesick Student
A Peer Referral & Orientation Staff (PROS) leader, sophomore Camryn Hadley – a dual major in both advertising and public relations – works with incoming freshmen and transfer students, as well as their parents. Today she shares insight and advice for parents about how to help your student with homesickness. We’ve all been there; missing […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – BLT
This easy BLT makes for the perfect light lunch! Ingredients: 2-4 slices of bacon/turkey bacon 2 slices of bread Half of an avocado Tomatoes Lettuce Directions: Toast bread. While bread is toasting, line a plate with a paper towel, place bacon on plate and cover with another paper towel. (I microwaved my turkey bacon for […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Healthy Pancakes
Pancakes are great, but healthy pancakes are even better—especially when there’s only two ingredients needed for the recipe. Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 banana Directions: Crack eggs in bowl, break up banana in the same bowl, and mash with a fork. Pour mix into a medium sized pan on a medium heat. Flip after a few […]
How Much Communication is Too Much?
An admissions ambassador within the Office of Admissions, sophomore Grace Coulthurst – a dual major in public relations and advertising – serves as a campus tour guide for incoming freshmen and transfers, as well as their parents. Today she shares insight and advice for parents – from experienced Rowan parents – on communication with your student.
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Microwave Baked Potato
Ingredients: 1 russet potato Olive oil Salt & pepper Shredded cheese Directions: Rinse potato & dry. Using a fork, poke the potato several times on each side. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Microwave for 5 minutes, flip potato and cook for another 5 minutes. Cut in half, top with cheese […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Microwavable Quesadilla
This quesadilla is quick and easy to make – perfect for days where you only have 5 minutes to eat! Ingredients: 1 tortilla 2 slices of cheese Pre-cooked chicken Directions: Microwave tortilla for 30 seconds. Place cheese and chicken (I added peppers for an extra topping) on half of the tortilla. Fold over the tortilla […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish: 3 Healthy Breakfasts Under 10 minutes
I definitely consider breakfast an important meal – no one wants to be that person with the rumbling stomach in their morning class. These 3 meals only take a few minutes to make and fill me up more than a bowl of cereal ever will. 1. Avocado Toast Avocado toast is a trendy, healthy and […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – 5 Minute Pizza
If you don’t have 30 minutes to wait for a pizza , check out this 5 minute recipe with only 3 needed ingredients! Ingredients: English muffins Marinara sauce Mozzarella cheese Directions: Cut english muffin in half. 2. Spoon marinara sauce on top of english muffin halves. 3. Top english muffins with cheese. Add toppings of […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Grilled Cheese
One of my favorite comfort foods is grilled cheese. Embarrassingly enough, I’ve only recently mastered this meal, but along my journey, I learned how to make it 10x better. Ingredients: Two slices of bread Cheese of your choice (my favorite is mozzarella) 1/2 of an avocado Spinach Tomato slices Directions:1. Heat pan over medium heat. […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Mac and Cheese
Living off of boxed mac and cheese doesn’t have to be as sad as it sounds … I found ways to upgrade my meal in a quick and affordable way! Ingredients: Box of mac and cheese 1/2 of an avocado 1/2 of a jalapeño Chopped sun dried tomatoes Directions: Follow boxed mac and cheese directions […]
How One Student Uses Skills Learned at Rowan to Fight Crime
Do you think you have what it takes to work at a prosecutor’s office? Well check out senior computing and informatics major Diane Nealon’s perspective on interning at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office (OCPO), where she assists the High Technology Crime Unit in providing law enforcement agencies in the county with tools to assist with investigating […]
New Semester Resolutions
It’s pretty common for people to set goals for the upcoming year, but a specific group of people who’d really benefit from new resolutions is college students. It’s hard coming back to school after a month of relaxation and your mom doing your laundry, but some new semester resolutions will help you get back on […]
Liz Shares Her Advice for Out-of-State Students
Liz Kratz, a sophomore public relations major from Harleysville, PA, shares her insight and advice on how to adjust to college as an out-of-state student. It can be daunting to go to a new university where you do not know many people except those you went to high school with. It can be very hard […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Home Made French Fries
Ingredients: 3-4 medium sized potatoes Olive oil Desired seasonings Directions Rinse potatoes and dry. Cut potatoes. 2. Coat wedges with seasonings of your choice. 3. Place on baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until crispy and enjoy! Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a […]
Three Tips on Dealing with Social Anxiety and Meeting Friends in College
Here’s a secret that no one bothered telling me: it is not easy to meet people in college if you aren’t a social butterfly. Dealing with social anxiety is both increasingly common and increasingly difficult as college progresses. I’m almost done with my first semester of sophomore year and I still don’t talk to very […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Breakfast Meal Preps
Mornings can be stressful when you wake up 30 minutes before your class, but that doesn’t mean you should skip breakfast! Here are my two holy grail breakfast prep meals, which, more importantly, you can take on the go. Yogurt Parfait Ingredients: 1 cup of yogurt 1 cup of strawberries 1 cup of granola Honey […]
How to: Decorate for the Holidays on a College Budget
The holidays should be full of decorations, unhealthy food, family/friends and A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra playing in the background. For me, decorating for the holidays is more enjoyable than actually celebrating them … but holiday decorations aren’t college-budget-friendly. However, when in doubt, go to the dollar store! I upgraded my dorm this holiday […]
(Weekly Daily Dish) – How to Meal Prep
Cooking most of your meals can be extremely stressful and time-consuming, so meal prepping once a week saves you time and it forces you to eat healthier. Pro-tip: fitting everything onto one pan makes for an easier clean-up! Ingredients: 5 chicken breasts 5-7 medium red potatoes 2 bundles of asparagus Olive oil (enough to coat […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Microwave Hacks
Freshmen usually aren’t given a full kitchen in college (which I think is for the best), but that doesn’t mean they aren’t able to cook anything. Check out these microwave hacks I wish I had when relying on a microfridge to eat. Eggs: Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp shredded cheese Toppings of […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Ramen
College students are known for living off of ramen because realistically, we either can’t afford fine dining or we just don’t know how to make anything else. Embrace the stereotype and upgrade your ramen!! Ingredients: 1 ramen noodle pack 1 chicken breast Bell peppers Microwavable broccoli Microwavable corn Teriyaki sauce Directions: Cook chicken in a […]
Finding “Secret Menu” Options Not On Tapingo
Looking to switch up your routine meal? This week I explored a couple of food spots on Rowan’s campus that aren’t featured on the Tapingo app, but still offer meal exchanges and accept Dining Dollars or Rowan Bucks. As campus expands to accommodate new Prof’s, so do the food places … and “Whoo” wouldn’t love that? […]
First Year Voices: Jewel Barnett
“Rowan Choice is a smart decision to go through if you’re like me, a first time college student transferring, and you’re not fully sure what you want to do. It’s a good fit to get you started. I get a taste of a four year university experience at a lower community college level price, ” […]
7 Tips To Avoiding the Infamous Freshman 15
Being alone in a new environment isn’t the scariest part of college – it’s the infamous freshman 15. An all-access meal plan is all fun and games until walking up two flights of stairs leaves you completely winded. I, along with just about every other Rowan student, have ordered Domino’s one too many times, but […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish: Chicken Avocado
Chef Alyssa gives you the scoop on what’s cookin’ in her apartment… To the majority of college students who have never attempted to “cook” anything more complicated than toast, I am living proof that you can survive a semester without a meal plan. This series isn’t an excuse for your parents to deprive you of […]
Rowan University Student with Spondylo-Epi-Metaphyseal Dysplasia (SEMD) Shares Her Campus Experience
Two years ago, Rowan University student Mackenzie Trush shared her experience with Spondylo-Epi-Metaphyseal Dysplasia (SEMD), an extremely rare form of dwarfism (less than 100 known cases exist). After the previous article, “Dominating the Stage at 3 ft tall,” Mackenzie received an overwhelming amount of support from readers all over the world. In honor of Dwarfism […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish: Taco Tuesday
Chef Alyssa gives you the scoop on what’s cookin’ in her apartment… Who needs to go out for Taco Tuesday when you can host one instead? No need to feel intimated or overwhelmed when cooking with your friends because if the end result is bad, you’re all to blame! Ingredients: • 4-6 chicken cutlets • […]
7 Things College Taught Me Outside The Classroom
Molly Purcell, a senior at Rowan dishes the top seven things she learned while on campus. 1.) Time management From on campus activities, to hanging out with friends, to doing homework, every day is a busy day. Every single college student will tell you about how important managing your time is. College teaches you […]
Juggling Two Internships To Prep For Graduate School
Emily Acton holds not just one internship but two – acting as a research assistant in the Health & Exercise Science Department here on campus and shadowing professional therapists at Woodstown Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab. Emily’s time at the rehab clinic, located close to her Pennsville (Salem County) home allows her to experience the professional life a […]
College Senior Gives Advice to High School Seniors
Graduating senior Scott Timko, a long-time resident assistant (RA) in freshman dorm Mullica Hall gives advice to incoming freshmen. Listen to what this Hillsborough, NJ (Somerset County) native has to say about how to get the most out of your Rowan student experience. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT […]
Am I Too Old?
When the idea crossed my mind two years ago about going back to college, I immediately thought, “These next few years are going to be tough.” I remember the day I graduated high school and the struggle I had to endure for four years to barely make it out. Not one day ever went by that I […]
DIY, Italian Leader-Named Plants in Willow
Adjusting to college life was a struggle. I found that giving care to my space easily combated that. Now, my room feels more like home to me than the one I left behind at my parents’ house. These tips and tricks to making your dorm room “home” are low cost, easily adaptable, and overall very […]
Have a Ball with Financial Aid at Rowan University
These financial aid officers are a hoot! Learn about the nine steps it takes to navigate seamlessly through your financial aid application at Rowan University. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Related stories: RISE: Helping Financially or Academically Disadvantaged Students with Dawn Singleton Sweltering Winter at Rowan University [Video] 5 Creative Ways to Reduce Student […]
20 Minute Radius: Through Blueberry Hill Trail
The smell of pine and crisp air, the sound of bustling trees flowing with the wind, and the warming sun-rays accompanied my friend and I during our visit to one of South Jersey’s top hiking trails. You don’t need to be an avid hiker or a fitness nut to enjoy nature’s beauty – just step outside and […]
Ingredients for a Great Career: The Office of Career Advancement Gives Students the Recipe for Success
The Office of Career Advancement at Rowan hosted a workshop to help students learn more about internships, career paths and conflict resolution within the workplace. Students of all majors were encouraged to bring their resumes and discover valuable techniques for success. Dr. Alicia Monroe, assistant director of the OCA, and Dean of Students Richard Jones […]
Finding your Career Path
Not everyone who thinks about their future knows exactly what they want to do for the rest of their life. This is because not many people know which types of jobs are out in the real world. One study states estimated 20 to 50 percent of students enter college as ‘undecided’ and an estimated 75 percent […]
Top 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before College
1. Know that it’s not like high school You’re now responsible for the coursework, and it’s easy to delay assignments in favor of more fun opportunities. In high school, everything was set at a certain schedule. When you get to college, your life is already consumed by other responsibilities, and now, classes which could be […]
What I Wish I Knew: On Campus Living [VIDEO]
Joey Bertheau (senior, psychology), Oluseun Dairo (junior, biological science), and Sydney Larsen (senior, political science) share what it is like living on campus at Rowan University. Watch to see how their experiences could help you better prepare for your own transition to living on campus at Rowan University. Video production and editing by: Alexander Belli […]
Tips to Make the Most of Your Dorm Room Space [VIDEO]
Though people may initially think of dorm rooms as plain, temporary living spaces during the semester, it is easy to make the best out of your room and make it really feel like home! This video shows you fast, simple ways to spruce up your space and create the perfect oasis for studying and living […]
Insanely Easy Three-Ingredient Recipes You Need to Know
We’re college students. It’s in our nature to always be rushing. When it comes to life on the run, we need quick and easy meals to chow down and head to class. Here’s a list of my favorite three ingredient meals that’ll never bore your taste buds. Hot dog, cheddar cheese, puff pastry– Lay out […]
Exploratory Studies Workshop: A Preview of Science, Math and Health at Rowan
While the Exploratory Studies program at Rowan is being chosen more by freshmen undecided about their educational paths, many within the major do have a general idea of what fields they are drawn to, but they want a closer look before committing to a major. The workshops held by Exploratory Studies provide students with an […]
7 Dorm-Friendly Microwave Meals
As a Facebook junkie, I’m constantly sharing food videos in hopes of one day making these scrumptious meals. It never seems to happen … however, I came across a Tasty video of seven dorm friendly meals you can make right in the microwave! I knew the information had to be passed along … Throw macaroni, […]
Find Your Passion through Exploratory Studies
The pressure to enter freshman year of college with a clear idea of a major and career path is a struggle that many students tend to face, but do not know how to deal with. It can feel discouraging to watch friends dive into a major that they enjoy, meanwhile they themselves are unsure of […]
College Essay Advice [VIDEO]
Assistant Director of Admissions Jessica Prach gives future Rowan students the inside scoop on how to write a strong college essay. Video by: Mitch Weiman, senior advertising major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: The Truth Behind Student Population Growth [Video] Ask the PROS: 10 Best Aspects of […]
Rise and Ride: A Morning Cycling Sesh With Beth
Want a way to set your day up for success? Improve your overall physical and mental health? Fit in exercise into your busy schedule? Cycling instructor Beth invites you to join her in her Rise and Ride, a 7:00 a.m. cycling class for go-getters looking to start their day off on a positive foot. Beth […]
20 Minute Radius: Down the River We Go
Being active and energetic is an important aspect to living life, and what better way to enjoy life than going kayaking. Here at Rowan University in South Jersey you have several choices for your day excursion including: Al & Sam’s Canoe Boat & Kayak (Newfield, Gloucester County, NJ), Pinelands Adventures (Shamong, Burlington County, NJ), and […]
Rowan Student Chef: Tomato-Garlic Chicken
When leaving home and attending college, a step is taken in a direction that leads one to be more independent and self-sufficient. Part of this growth means handling your own meals and cooking for yourself. I remember my first time cooking; it was an intimidating but surprisingly easier than expected experience. Once the ingredients are […]
5 Tips and Tricks to Keep You on Schedule this Semester
Whether you are a freshman adjusting to college, or an upperclassman who needs to find balance with work, school, and your future career, time management skills are essential! Here are some tips to keep you punctual and to avoid major stress. 1. Make a list planning out your day. I do this on my phone’s […]
Advice for Transfer Students by a Transfer Student
Choosing the right college can be one of the toughest decisions anyone can make in their young adult life and, for me, it turned out to be a decision I would end up changing. I initially attended another four-year school in Arizona. However, after a year I decided to transfer to Rowan University in Glassboro, […]
#PROFspective PROS Edition: Philosophy Major Donald C Roberts III
Today, we speak with Donald C Roberts III, a junior philosophy major from Irvington, NJ, who lives on campus in Edgewood Park Apartments. Donald will give us insight on his career as being a member of Rowan PROS and will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student […]
5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I was a Rowan Freshman
Just like many other 18-year-old incoming freshmen, the only thing I cared about was living on my own inside a college dorm without a parent in sight. What could be better than no parents, a dorm and unlimited meal swipes? Although all of that was more excitement than my 18-year-old mind could even handle, as […]
Commuter Survival Guide: Top 10 Tips
As a freshman commuter, I understand the feeling you get the first day of classes. There’s a lot of wondering where to park and where to go after your class. The following are things I wish I knew before attending Rowan University. 1. Take morning classes There are fewer students who take an 8 a.m. […]
Avoiding Those Pesky Fire Alarms While Using Your Rowan Boulevard Kitchen
Having set off the fire alarms twice while trying to cook in my Rowan Boulevard apartment, I began to ask other residents how they try to avoid triggering those extremely sensitive detectors. Public Safety and resident assistants will tell you to just open your windows and turn on the fan above your stove—but we, as residents, […]
Goal Setting Advice from a Senior
“Most of you say you wanna be successful, but you don’t want it bad—you just kinda want it.” -Dr. Eric Thomas, motivational speaker Sorry, guys. But Dr. Thomas is right. The running stereotype about us millennials: We’re entitled and aren’t willing to earn our stake. That disgusts me. Visualizing and mapping goals allowed me to transition […]
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My Tips for Rowan Commuters
As a commuter to Rowan I need to make sure I wake up early enough to arrive to class on time, whether there is any traffic or not. For me, I wake up at 7:00 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday mornings to make a 9:30 a.m. class. When I wake up I spend the first hour […]
Insanely Quick & Easy Way to Dress to Impress for $8!
Ever heard the term “broke college student”? I bet you have. In fact, I hear it almost every day from someone. The truth is, we all go to school hoping to land that dream job one day. But how can a student on a tight budget afford to dress effectively to get that job? Today, […]
How Working in a Pizza Shop Made Me a Better Student
What’s that thing employers look for? A college degree? A high GPA? Oh, yeah—experience. You can learn anything you want by reading a textbook or asking Google. But you can only gain experience from, well, living. Experience offers wisdom parallel to none. My experiences taught me lessons that I ingrained in my value system. My […]
Esteemed Actor Joins Cast, Teaches Students
Feature photo courtesy of David Cimetta Philadelphia’s own professional actor Brian Anthony Wilson joins Rowan theatre students to perform the audacious role of Titus in Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus. The 6′ 3” thespian is most known for his work in Creed (2015), Limitless (2011), and as his character Vernon Holley in the HBO series “The Wire.” This is […]
A Non-Traditional Student Shares:
8 Things My Parents Were Right About
Spoiler Alert: They knew EVERYTHING. A few-years-of-angst ago I agreed with that as much as I did the idea that the world was flat. It took a few years and a lot of mistakes. As a late bloomer who started college at age 20, today at 23 I can now confirm that my parents (almost) always knew […]
Adjusting to Freshmen Housing
As a senior in high school who had always had my own room, it was hard for me to picture myself sharing a room equivalent to the size of a shoe box with not one, but two, other girls whom I did not know. In fact, the thought was horrifying. In the effort to make […]
Sophomores Give Advice:
What It’s Like to Live On Campus
Before you learn anything in your college classroom, you will first learn what it’s like to live on campus, if you’re a resident. You might have to deal with a roommate who snores so loud the entire building can hear, get trapped in your dorm during a snowstorm, stay up all night eating pizza with […]
