Today we feature freshman and Chestnut resident Griffin Roughgarden. Griffin is a Business Entrepreneurship major from West Caldwell, NJ (Essex County.) How do you like living in Chestnut?It’s really good, actually. It’s pretty quiet, it’s not really a loud place, there’s lots of amenities. It’s kind of the perfect location on campus. Have you thought about […]
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PROFFAMILY: An Inclusive & Welcoming Group Of Freshmen

Story header photo, from left: Tara Long, Brandon Sagbo, Jada Johnson, Poku, Aaron Brown, Dianna Schreidl, Jayshalie Jennings Today we speak with PROFFAMILY. Freshman founder Poku and first members of the group share how it began and how it has helped them transition into being college students. Creator and visionary, freshman Samuel Poku (who prefers […]
4 Freshmen Share Why Evergreen Is Great

Today we speak with four freshman on why they think Evergreen Hall is a great freshman dorm to live in, especially during the first semester of college. Most common points among all four: Great locationSmall community, know more peopleMore space than other dormsOne shared bathroomThe RA’s are cool Kelly: “We only have to share the […]
(FRESH)man Voices: Music Industry Major Nick Merritt

Today, we speak to freshman Music Industry major Nick Merritt from Toms River, NJ (Ocean County). Nick currently resides on campus in Holly Pointe Commons. He tells us a little more about living on campus and why he chose Rowan. How’s living in Holly Pointe? I like it! I just moved there from Chestnut! I […]
How to Apply for Scholarships at Rowan University

Admissions counselor Amanda Kuster explains how scholarships work at Rowan and shares how prospective students can earn more money for college. You’re probably asking yourself, “Why can’t I find a scholarship application for Rowan?!” At Rowan, we do not have a separate scholarship application. If you apply to Rowan before Jan. 31, you will be […]
7 Freshmen Share What They Like About Living On Campus

What’s it like to live on campus? Freshmen from four Rowan residence halls tell us what they like most about their home away from home. 1. The freedom. Matt Gandy, a resident of Holly Pointe, likes the freedom of being away from home and living on campus. 2. The community in her dorm. Nya Ritch, another […]
I’m Not Sure What to Major in, is That Normal?

Admissions counselor Amanda Kuster dispels a myth about majors and details a unique Rowan program 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 of interest. Some students who […]
(FRESH)man Voices: Musical Theatre Major Lennon Heitz and Acting Major Shayla Hermann

Today, we speak to Musical Theatre major Lennon Heitz and Acting major Shayla Hermann! The freshmen both reside on campus in Magnolia Hall and Holly Pointe Commons. Lennon is from Middletown, DE and Shayla is from Pennington, NJ (Mercer County). They tell us a little more about living on campus and why they chose Rowan. […]