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 […]
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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 […]
Rowan Students Receive Prestigious National Awards [VIDEO]

This spring Rowan University has had the extraordinary distinction of seven of our students being selected for highly competitive, national awards. We currently have two Fulbright Scholar winners and one alternate, as well as two summer Fulbrights. Fulbright is considered one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world and offers merit-based grants for international educational […]
#PROFspective: Psychology Major Carly Sanchez

Today we speak with Carly Sanchez, a junior psychology major from Edison, Middlesex County, who lives on campus in the Rowan Blvd Apts (Robo). Carly will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Carly Sanchez Major: Psychology […]
Benefits of Improved Advising Model with Rory McElwee

Having multiple jobs and an hour commute, I knew I was doomed to spend countless, fragmented hours piecing together my class schedule. RateMyProfessors.com and course catalogs were my best friends as I earned my education at my local community college. I have to say, I was doing fine – that is, until I once overestimated […]
#PROFspective: Athletic Training Major Cassie Dennis

Today we talk with Cassie Dennis, a senior athletic training major from Edison, Middlesex County, who lives on campus at Whitney Center. Cassie will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Cassie […]
Affording the College Life: A Student Forum

Teenage Hollywood movies made up a big chunk of how I imagined college life to be. Crazy parties … lots of them, food fights and little to no homework. There has to be a fraternity or sorority in which you can only get in by passing some humiliating test. And, of course, let’s not forget […]
6 Reasons to Study Abroad

Senior Vivian Wang talk to us about her study abroad experience Many Rowan students contemplate studying abroad for a semester, but are often too nervous to actually go through with it. Learning a new language, immersing yourself in a different culture and making new friends can seem intimidating. But as intimidating as it sounds, the experience […]