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 […]
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Inside Look, Chestnut Hall: Door Decs and Good Friends
One of the first images that probably comes to mind when students think of Rowan is the scenic outside of Chestnut Hall. With its elegant columns and vibrant brick walls, it is definitely a place on campus to admire. But what makes it even more special are the residents that live there. Sophomore Laura Colandrea, […]
My Life as an RA
Going into my senior year at Rowan University, I was excited. Knowing that all the hard work I have done over the past four years was finally going to pay off was something I really looked forward to. However, it also forced me to reflect on all of the decisions I have made thus far […]
Compare/Contrast: Benefits of Various Freshmen Housing
Congratulations! You’re now accepted into Rowan University as a freshman and now you need to choose where you want to live on campus. There are 9 residence halls to choose from: Chestnut Hall Magnolia Hall Willow Hall Mimosa Hall Laurel Hall Oak Hall Evergreen Hall Mullica Hall Holly Pointe Commons So how do you know which […]
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 […]
