The Grown & Flown series features wisdom and insight from parents of current Rowan Profs, to help parents of new or incoming Rowan Profs. The transition of parenting a child at home to parenting a young adult enrolled in college is an important one, and Rowan parents are here to help our community. What is […]
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Grown & Flown: Mom of College Senior Shares Advice for First Time College Parents & Empty Nesters
Kim Bicknell, mom to communication studies senior Connor Bicknell, gives some insight into her own experiences as a Rowan parent. The Grown & Flown series features wisdom and insight from parents of current Rowan Profs, to help parents of new Rowan Profs. The transition of parenting a child at home to parenting a young adult at […]
Grown & Flown: Moving Away & Fostering Independence
The Grown & Flown series features wisdom and insight from parents of current Rowan Profs, to help parents of new Rowan Profs. The transition of parenting a child at home to parenting a young adult at college is an important one, and Rowan parents are here to help our community. Today we’re taking a look […]
Grown & Flown: Helping Your Student Through Homesickness and Mental Health Needs
The Grown & Flown series features wisdom and insight from parents of current Rowan Profs, to help parents of new Rowan Profs. The transition of parenting a child at home to parenting a young adult at college is an important one, and Rowan parents are here to help our community. How did you support your […]
Top 14 Must-Have Dorm Essentials for Rowan University First-Year Students: A Parent’s Guide to Starting Strong
As the last beach breezes begin to blow, college move-in creeps up closer and closer. Many students are returning to their own stomping grounds here at Rowan University. However, much of the student body comprises first-year students heading into the unknown as they begin their higher education careers. Outside of books and other stationery, there […]
Past Student Government President’s Mom Shares Insight on Transitioning to Parenting a College Student
Today we hear from Lori Bathurst, a Rowan mom from Gloucester County, NJ. Lori’s daughter Paige will enter her senior year this fall as a supply chain and logistics major through the Rohrer College of Business, and holds the distinction of being a past president of Student Government Association (SGA). As an experienced Rowan parent, […]
Removing Deficit from Disability: Rowan Minds Reframe College Success for Autistic Students in New Book
The steady increase of autistic students entering higher education coincides with schools creating programs and services to meet this growing need. But are these supports working? Autism researchers at Rowan University set out to learn more, and they’ve published their findings in a new book. Read more about their research, recommendations for college success and […]
How To Handle Homesickness: An RA’s Perspective
For most students, college is the first time they are living away from home for an extended period of time. This transition can be tough. Here are four ways students can handle homesickness from an RA’s perspective: 1. Plan to go to an on-campus event Sometimes, just being around people is comforting. Check ProfLink for […]
Rowan Foundation Scholarships: Which Ones To Apply To and Where To Find Them
Today a member of our Rowan Blog team, Rachel Rumsby, shares advice about Rowan’s Foundation Scholarships. Rachel is a junior Communication Studies and Public Relations double major. Rachel is an on-campus resident from River Edge, NJ (Bergen County). Paying for school is a struggle for some. Applying to scholarships is a great way to help […]
Ten Ways to Avoid Getting Lost on Campus
Are you new to campus? Is it your first time taking in-person classes on-campus? As any new place is, Rowan’s campus may be confusing at first. To help you out, here are 10 ways to avoid getting lost! 1. Visit the information desk The Information Desk at the Chamberlain Student Center provides directions and other useful […]
7 Must Haves For Your First Year Room
Today we hear from Rachel Rumsby, a junior Communication Studies and Public Relations double major from Bergen County, NJ. She has lived on-campus in Mimosa Hall and the Rowan Boulevard Apartments. In this story, Rachel shares her must haves for first year residence hall living. During my first year at Rowan, I lived on campus […]
Advice From a Rowan RA on the Residence Hall Experience
Today we speak with Alex Brown, a senior Music Industry major and first-time resident assistant (RA) at Chestnut Hall. What advice do you have for incoming first years or transfers living in residence halls? Definitely do not be afraid to try something out. If there is something that peaks your interest even a little bit […]
First Year Dorm Survival Kit
Don’t know what to pack for your dorm? We’ve got you covered. Take a look at this list we’ve compiled to help you prepare for your first year. Storage. Whether it’s bins or under-the-bed trays, it’s always a good idea to make sure everything has its own place. Storage containers will also help to keep […]
“Your Major is WHAT?” 10+ Unique & Interesting Majors at Rowan University [VIDEO]
Real Insights from Real Students on Their Majors Today we hear from Rowan students as they explain what their major is. Because, let’s be honest, we need to hear the real deal from students themselves. Here’s insight on some really cool things that you probably never heard of or considered, but might spark you to […]
How to Apply for Scholarships at Rowan University
Admissions counselor Amanda Marcks explains how scholarships work at Rowan and shares how prospective students can earn more money for college. Are you a continuing Rowan student? Check out our other story on scholarships for current students here. Reviewed for accuracy and updated October 2023. You’re probably asking yourself, “Why can’t I find a scholarship […]
I’m Not Sure What to Major in, is That Normal?
Admissions counselor Amanda Marcks dispels a myth about majors and details a unique Rowan program called Exploratory Studies that’s designed for undecided students. Deciding on a college major can be really intimidating, especially when there are so many options to choose from! At Rowan we have more than 80 different majors ranging from all areas […]
Full-Circle Moment: Communications Alumna Finds New Role at Rowan as Parent Advocate
Two generations of #RowanPROUD alumni live in the Wilner household. Lisa, from West Deptford (Gloucester County), earned her degree from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in Communications — with a minor in Advertising and concentration in Marketing — in 1986. Her son, Ben, graduated with a Music degree in 2018 and is currently pursuing […]
Success For All: Support Systems at Rowan and Where to Find Them
If your student has a documented disability, sending them to college without an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) may feel downright scary. Lisa Wilner, parent of a College of Education graduate student in the Higher Education program, wants to flip the script. “[Parents] need to understand that universities are not abandoning the IEP resources that your […]
Family Fun While Visiting Your Rowan Student
Dr. Heidi L. Newell, parent of a Rowan sophomore, shares her insight on how to make fun family memories while visiting your Rowan University student on campus. You moved them in, now what do you do for a little fun and bonding time? These are some on-campus or local activities my family has tried that […]
Vegetarian Eating at Rowan
My daughter and I decided to eat a vegetarian diet about four years ago. It’s not always easy finding a variety of options when go out to eat, so we wondered what she would eat her freshman year at Rowan. I interviewed her for this blog, and her number one tip is customization! Hopefully, these […]
Rowan University Application Timeline
Today we feature insight from admissions counselor Amanda Marcks, who has been an assistant director of admissions at Rowan since 2017. She reviews first-year applications (formerly known as freshmen applications), and was previously an admissions representative at Ocean County College. Amanda was a transfer student to Rowan University and graduated in 2015 with a bachelor […]
College Admissions Glossary
As you start the college planning process with your student, you may run into some terms you may have never heard before. What does FAFSA mean? What is rolling admission? What does superscore mean? Use this as a guide to help navigate and understand all the acronyms and terms used in the admission process! ACT: […]
Eight Budgeting & Saving Tips to Teach Your Student
Heading into a new academic year brings new goals — including new ways to improve financial habits and invest in a better economic future. For most students, paying down debt and saving more money topped the list of resolutions. Americans collectively were on pace to accrue about $4 trillion in consumer debt by the end […]
How to Help Your Student Adjust to “Adulting”
Helping your child adjust to “adulting” is easier than you think. Today we hear from Ferdoushe Laizu, mother of rising Rowan senior Mohammed Fuad (journalism); Brunilda Gomez, mother of rising Rowan senior Miguel Martinez (radio/tv/film); and Kathy Vause, mother of recent Rowan graduate Vanessa Vause (public relations and advertising). They will share their tips on […]
10 Myths about Financial Aid & The FAFSA
We make too much money, so we won’t get anything. MYTH! There is no income cut off, so eligible students will qualify for something, including low-interest loans that do not require a credit check or co-signer. Prof tip: Don’t make assumptions on what you may receive. Fill out the FAFSA and decide if you want […]
Mother of Two Offers Advice to New Rowan Parents
Learning to let go is no easy task. Today’s advice features Cindy Bitzer, mother of rising Rowan senior Josh (computer science) and recent Rowan graduate Lauren (marketing). Lauren interviewed her mother for this story. The time has finally come, your student is transitioning from a high school senior to a freshman in college. They are […]
The Importance of Parental Participation in Orientation
Today we hear from Dr. Heidi L. Newell of Williamstown, NJ, mother of a sophomore communication studies major at Rowan who lives on campus. Heidi will share her thoughts on the importance of parents attending orientation. Before attending parent orientation at Rowan University last year, I questioned how beneficial it would be for me as […]
Scholarships 101: Why Your Freshman Should Apply for Continuing Scholarships at Rowan
Once the celebratory clapping has drifted away at the high school senior awards ceremony, you might be thinking, “How am I going to make up the difference once this freshman-year only scholarship from our community disappears?” Once your son or daughter is a Rowan University student, they are eligible to apply for Rowan University Foundation […]
Questions to Ask a College Representative at a College Fair
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. Attending a college fair is a great way to ask college representatives […]
Who to Ask for Letters of Recommendation?
Letters of recommendation are a vital piece of a student’s application. In addition to the application, college essay, high school transcripts and test scores, letters of recommendation give an admissions counselor insight as to who the student is beyond what is seen on the other supporting documents. At Rowan University, we require at least one […]
Stop Amazon Priming, Start Planning
It’s so easy to Amazon Prime your way into debt, especially as a new adult who may be living away from home for the first time, managing a credit card for the first time or spending to self-medicate to feel better about homesickness or a breakup. Stop Priming, start planning. Make sure your freshman chooses […]
Parenting from Far Away: One Mom Shares Advice
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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Compare/Contrast Freshman Housing
Chatting with Rowan University on campus residents on a frigid, hectic morning just before finals (seriously, is it really spring yet?!), one thing was clear: the sense of community within their residence halls is what they love most. However, what “community” means in each residence hall is different. I learned that Evergreen is known for […]
Advice for Parents: Help Guide Your Student to the Right Major
No one knows your children better than you do. You know their interests, strengths and weaknesses. And when it is time to decide what career path they should take, you need to step up and guide them in the right direction. Almost 50% of students entering college are undecided about their majors. In addition, two […]
