Today, we feature advice from Barbara Reina, a Rowan University parent from Hawthorne, NJ (Passaic County.) As a parent whose son (Mike Reina, a senior journalism major who lives on campus) goes to college not so close to home, approximately a two hour drive, it can be tough letting go and parenting from far away.
Month: May 2019
EMS Chief Shares How Students Benefit From Volunteering
Vernon Howery, chief of Rowan University’s EMS, shares how students benefit from joining his team. Rowan’s EMS handled approximately 800 calls last year and participates in two dozen on-campus events throughout the year — giving student volunteers real-life, practical, hands-on experience that helps them grow as pre-professionals. “The students are the best part of my […]
Passing the Torch: First-Generation Art/Photo Major Gives Advice
“Meet people and spend time with them!” says Johnathan Puglise from Millville, NJ (Cumberland County), a recent art/photo graduate from the College of Communication & Creative Arts. Johnathan, a first-generation student, rented off campus and commuted to Rowan. To make the most out of the college experience he says you should, “take photography!” Like what […]
My Rowan Transfer Story
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 alumna herself, having graduated from our Communications Studies program within the College of Communication & Creative Arts. Today she shares her own story, with hopes that it assists you […]
Exploratory Studies Leads to Perfect Match in Public Relations
Shaylin Heller, a rising senior public relations and advertising double major from Frenchtown, NJ (Hunterdon County), has so much passion for what she does, you would never guess she came into her freshman year overwhelmed with the thought of choosing a major. “In high school, what I thought I wanted to study changed every other […]
Passing the Torch: Studio Art Grad Gives Advice
“The best way I made friends was through my photography course,” says Kelsey Ross, a studio art major within the College of Communication & Creative Arts. Kelsey came to Rowan as a freshman, from Hillsborough, NJ (Somerset County.) “Advice I would give my high school senior self would be to do your work, and do […]
Passing the Torch: Political Science Major from Honduras Shares Tips for Success
“The best way to connect with internships is through email and on-campus job fairs,” says political science graduate Edwin Benavides from Trenton, NJ (Mercer County), who is originally from Honduras. He suggests that incoming students, “take advantage of all assistance programs provided by the University.” The advice he’d give to high school students is to, […]
Passing the Torch: Public Relations and Advertising Grad Gives Advice
‘”Faculty are very helpful with connecting you to internships and job opportunities.” says Alexander Belli, a dual major public relations and advertising graduate, who was a commuter from Voorhees, NJ (Camden County). “The best advice I could give for new students on time management would be to look at your schedule every night and to […]
Passing the Torch: Studio Art Commuter Gives Advice
“The best way to make friends in college is to walk in and be the loudest guy in the room,” says CJ Haughey, a studio art transfer student (now graduate!) from Kensington, PA, who commuted to Rowan from an off-campus rental and graduated from the College of Communication & Creative Arts. Like what you see? […]
From Exploratory Studies to Entrepreneurial Star
Jo Carter, a recently graduated senior from Lindenwold, NJ (Camden County), has always been full of ideas, but when she first transferred from Albright College, she wasn’t quite sure how to bring them to life. “I came to Rowan as an Exploratory Studies major, (within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences) unsure of what […]
Passing the Torch: Music Industry, First-Generation Student Gives Advice
“The best way to connect with internships and job opportunities was through the Rowan Music Group and speaking to your professors,” says first-generation college student Emilio Del Hierro, an international student from Ecuador and a recent music industry graduate from the College of Performing Arts. Emilio rented an off-campus apartment and commuted to Rowan. To […]
Passing the Torch: Radio/TV/Film Grad Gives Advice
The best way to make friends is by joining “clubs in your major,” says Taylor Forte, a Radio/TV/Film graduate from Brick Township, NJ (Ocean County), who rents off campus and commutes to Rowan. Taylor celebrated his graduation a the College of Communication & Creative Arts ceremony. To make the most out of the college experience […]
Passing the Torch: Engineering Major Shares His Tips
To connect with internships and job opportunities, “attend the Career Fair on campus” through the Office of Career Advancement, says Philadelphia resident and first-generation college graduate Cornelius Middleton, who earned a master’s degree in engineering management through the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. Cornelius served as a graduate coordinator in Mimosa Hall while earning […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Alanah Gorczynski
Meet transfer student Alanah Gorczynski, a rising senior communication studies major within the College of Communication & Creative Arts, from Stratford, NJ (Camden County). Alanah transferred to Rowan University from Penn State during her freshmen year. “I was looking for that home-feeling. A place where I can get to know the professors I’m learning from […]
Passing the Torch: Political Science Grad Gives Advice
“Don’t be afraid to take risks and try new things!” says Brianna Donahue, a political science and first-generation college graduate from Mullica Hill, NJ (Gloucester County). “If I could go back and give myself any advice it would be to not pick a school for anyone but myself. I was too busy focusing on fitting […]
Passing the Torch: International Student Gives Advice
“Participating in social activities is the best way to make friends,” says Ahmad Kindawi, a first-generation college student (now graduate!) from Syria, who rents a house off-campus, within walking distance of campus. Ahmad graduated with a master’s degree in history from the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. Like what you see? Come visit us! […]
First Year Voices: Dean Powers
When you wake up in the morning, what are you most looking forward to that day? “I look forward to my photography class, taking photos or making art in some way.” Were you nervous starting at Rowan? How did you overcome it? “Yeah, I was definitely nervous but then I kind of just stopped stressing […]
Passing the Torch: Law & Justice Transfer Shares Her Tips
“The best way to make friends is through social media,” says first-generation college student, now law and justice graduate Cieani Copes, who commuted from Camden, NJ (Camden County.) To make the most out of the college experience she says you need to “be social and get involved.” Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT […]
Passing the Torch: Grad Says “Just Do It”
“The best way to make friends is to ask for help and reach out to others,” says public relations graduate Allyson McDonough of Spring Lake Heights, NJ (Monmouth County.) As a first-generation college student and commuter who rents off campus, she shares her best advice to, “Go straight to Rowan and put yourself out there. […]
Passing the Torch: Transfer Student Grad Gives Advice
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 […]
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 […]
Exploratory Studies Student Finds His Passion: Political Science
Rising junior political science major Jason Brooks, from Monroe Township, NJ (Middlesex County) shares his journey with us on how Rowan’s exploratory studies major helped to connect him with the right major for him: political science. The on-campus resident, who recently wrapped up his sophomore year, lived in one of our newest residence halls on […]
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 […]
Prof Style: Dennis Campanella
“It was either black or green, and a black bike is just kind of boring.” Dennis Campanella, a rising senior biology major from Vineland (Cumberland County), commutes to class on this cool bike every day! Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Photo by: Nicole Cier, rising senior writing arts major
Aspiring Counselor Started As Exploratory Studies Major
Sophomore Autumn Vilches-Cruz, who commutes from Cherry Hill, NJ (Camden County), shares her insight with prospective students every day in her role as an Admissions Ambassador who gives tours of campus. Today she shares one snippet of insight, as a former exploratory studies major (commonly known as an undeclared or undecided major.) Coming in as an […]
Pete’s Home Away From Home: Flying First Program [VIDEO]
Pete Giancaspro, a graduating senior finance major from Brooklyn, New York, feels most at home within the Flying First program for first generation college students. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS Video by: Nicole Cier, junior writing arts majorMusic by: Louis Testa, sophomore music composition major
Faculty PROFile: Dr. Mahbubur Meenar
Meet Dr. Mahbubur Meenar, Assistant Professor of Planning in the Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability & the Director of Community Planning and Visualization Lab at Rowan University. Dr. Meenar has a multi-disciplinary background in architecture (B.Arch.), urban planning (MUP), and geography (PhD). What is your area of expertise? My academic training comes from multiple […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Melanie McGrath
Meet Melanie, a sophomore Inclusive Early Childhood Education major from Hazlet, New Jersey (Monmouth County). “I transferred from Brookdale Community College because I loved the education program here and the campus – far from home but also not too far travel-wise.” “I love kids so my passion is to teach special education kindergarteners. I have […]
#PROFspective: International Student Prasheetha Radhakrishnan
Today, we speak with Prasheetha Radhakrishnan, a freshman computer science major from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India who lives on campus in Holly Pointe Commons. Prasheetha will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University international student and how she gets the most out of her college experience as a […]
Roommates Reflect: Enzo Ronchi & Adam Goskowsky [VIDEO]
Meet roommates Enzo Ronchi, junior public relations major from Ventnor, NJ (Atlantic County) and Adam Goskowsky, sophomore advertising major from Brick, NJ (Ocean County.) Get a look into the Rowan Boulevard Apartments … Video by: Bianca Torres, sophomore music industry major & Edris Forde, junior radio, TV, film major Music by: Bianca Torres, sophomore music […]
(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 […]
Prof Style: Michael Buck
“One time a friend said my style is ‘athleisure’ (athletic leisure). I am ready to go to a movement class at any time.” Michael Buck, sophomore theatre major (acting/directing & musical theatre track), from Red Bank (Monmouth County), NJ. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Story and photography by:Vanessa Vause, senior public […]
Inside Look: Rowan Boulevard Apartments [VIDEO]
Take a tour of the Rowan Boulevard Apartments, one of Rowan University’s upperclassmen housing facilities, and get a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Related posts: What I Love About Rowan Boulevard! Five Reasons the Rowan Boulevard Apartments are Great Avoiding Those Pesky Fire Alarms While Using Your Rowan Boulevard Kitchen
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.
First Year Voices: Arianna Kaila Martins
Meet Arianna, an incoming freshman law and justice major from Edison, NJ (Middlesex County.) “I’ve been in love with the campus since 8th grade, it’s so calm, everyone’s social, and I have a few friends that go there too which brings a sense of comfort. My lacrosse coach is a Rowan alumni as well and […]
