We asked upperclassmen, “What advice would you give to your freshman-self?” Here is what they said: Make friends during Move-In Weekend. – Molly Be open to change and trying new things. Join a club, play an intramural sport, make all the memories. – Brooke Look into the Study Abroad Program. It’s the best decision I […]
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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 […]
Computer Science and Math Graduate Student Shares Advice
Today, we feature advice from Elija Amponsah from Trenton, NJ (Mercer County.) Elija is a transfer student from TCNJ, currently pursuing his master’s degree in computer science and mathematics at Rowan within the College of Science & Mathematics. Today he shares his story and some advice for students wanting to major or current students in […]
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 […]
Meal Prepping on a College Budget
Junior Brooke Dommenge, from Waldrick, NJ (Bergen County) shares her insight on meal prepping as a college student. Brooke double majors in public relations and communications studies, both within the College of Communication & Creative Arts. Many college students struggle with maintaining a healthy diet while in school. Busy schedules and lack of funds often […]
From MBA to Big 4 Accounting Firm EY, Shivani Launches Career
Meet Shivani Shah, a recent Master of Business Administration (MBA) Rowan graduate from South Brunswick, NJ (Middlesex County) who will hold an Assurance Staff position at EY (Ernst & Young) this September. Shivani worked hard over the past four years at Rowan, earning her B.S. in Accounting and, immediately after, achieving her MBA. Learn how […]
Rowan: Not My First Choice, But My Best Choice
Graduating senior Alexander Belli, a double major in public relations and advertising – and recently honored with the highest honor for this year’s advertising students, the medallion – shares his story on how Rowan University was not his first choice, but ultimately was the best choice for him. Alexander commuted to Rowan from Voorhees, NJ […]
