Recent grad Julia McAleavey shares guidance through this advice column for incoming students. A student with well-rounded experience, Julia earned a bachelor’s in advertising this spring. She transferred to Rowan her sophomore year, after another school wasn’t a great fit. While at Rowan she started as an exploratory studies major, unsure of what to major […]
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Sophomore Reflects: Monica Torres Shares Her Freshman Experience and Advice

Today we feature rising sophomore Monica A. Torres. Monica is a Computer Science major with a concentration in Software Engineering from Jersey City, NJ (Hudson County). Monica is an on-campus resident. She lived in Evergreen Hall during her freshman year, and now will be living in the Edgewood Park Apartments for her sophomore year. Monica […]
RA and Psychology Major Jeremiah Garcia Reflects on His Experience as a Rowan Freshman

Today we feature third-year Psychology major and Urban Studies minor Jeremiah Garcia. Jeremiah is a first-generation college student from Camden, NJ (Camden County). Jeremiah is also a Residence Assistant (RA) in Evergreen Hall. How does being involved on campus impact your college experience? I am an RA and I am involved in the Minority Association […]
#PROFspective: Biomedical Art & Visualization Major Veronica Cava

Today, we speak with Veronica Cava, a freshman Biomedical Art and Visualization major who lives on campus in Mimosa Hall. Veronica 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: Veronica CavaMajor: Biomedical […]
Freshman North Halls Housing Move-In Day Timelapse

Move-in day at Rowan University was bustling with new freshman getting ready for the next chapter in their lives. Check to see if you see yourself! Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your […]
Living in Willow Hall

Meet the freshmen of the Willow lounge and see how they spend their time living on campus! Video featuring: Jordan Simhony, nursing major, Cherry Hill, N.J. (Camden County) Melanie Quido, exploratory studies major, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. (Bergen County) Mike Rodolico, computer science major, Cinnaminson, N.J. (Burlington County) Maycon Pinto, international studies major, Delran, N.J. (Burlington […]
Pros and Cons of Holly Pointe Commons

Choosing a dorm to live in for freshman year may be a difficult task for some because incoming college freshman typically don’t have experience living on their own. The process of choosing a dorm that is perfect for you will take some research. Luckily for the freshmen reading this, I have provided you with the pros and […]
Mercer County Transfer #PROFspective: Business Major Alexia Thorpe

Today, we speak with Alexia Thorpe, a transfer business management and entrepreneurship major from Lawrence (Mercer County), NJ, who lives on campus in Mimosa Hall and just finished her freshman year. Alexia 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 […]