Today we speak to Rowan siblings Sarah and Madeline McClure. Sarah McClure, the Executive Vice President of the Student Government Association (SGA), is a senior International Studies and Political Science double major. Madeline McClure, the Assistant Vice President of Public Relations of the Student Government Association, is a junior Marketing major. They are from Rockaway, […]
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Why Psychology Major Leah Boyle Chose to Study Close to Home
Today we speak with Leah Boyle, who recently graduated with a degree in Psychology. Leah comes from Haddonfield, NJ in Camden County and is a first-generation college student. She had been an on-campus resident all four years and worked as an RA (Resident Assistant) for the LGBTQIA+ Learning Community in Holly Pointe for the last […]
#PROFspective: Perks of Living On Campus with Dom Natali
Today we speak with Dominick Natali, a first-year Music Industry major from Washington Township (Gloucester County) who lives on campus. What are you looking forward to about next year? I’m looking forward to my first apartment and not having people accidentally come into the room. I currently live in a suite. Some days I’m working […]
First Year Dorm Survival Kit
Don’t know what to pack for your dorm? We’ve got you covered. Take a look at this list we’ve compiled to help you prepare for your first year. Storage. Whether it’s bins or under-the-bed trays, it’s always a good idea to make sure everything has its own place. Storage containers will also help to keep […]
My First Apartment: Rachel Rumsby in Rowan Boulevard Apartments
Today we feature sophomore Communication Studies and Public Relations major Rachel Rumsby from River Edge, NJ (Bergen County). Rachel is an on-campus resident currently living in the Rowan Boulevard Apartments. Here, she shares with us her experience living in an apartment for the first time. Before I lived in an apartment at Rowan, I visited […]
4 Tips To Adjust to Living with Roommates
Today’s post is from Bianca Torres, a senior Music Industry major with a minor in Marketing from Morris County, NJ. She lives on-campus in Whitney Center. Bianca writes: “Going to college has helped me get out of my comfort zone and has helped me become a much more well-rounded individual! I know that adjusting to college can be […]
Advice For Living With Roommates
Today’s story is from Melanie Sbaraglio, a recent Public Relations and Advertising graduate from Nutley, NJ (Essex County). Melanie joined the Rowan Blog team to wrap up her remaining internship hours, after her internship with Ace Screen Printing in Glassboro was cut short due to COVID-19 affecting business. Since I’ve lived with roommates for all […]
Advice for Packing to Live Away at School
Today’s feature is from Bianca Torres, a senior Music Industry major with a minor in Marketing from Morris County, NJ. She most recently lived on campus in Whitney Center. She writes: “Going to a college farther away from home has helped me get out of my comfort zone and has helped me become a much more well-rounded individual! […]
Rising Sophomore Advice: Law and Justice Major Dynasty Suarez
Meet rising sophomore, Dynasty Suarez. Dynasty is a Law and Justice major with a minor in Psychology from Woodbridge, NJ (Middlesex County). She is planning on living on campus this upcoming year and is proudly a part of the Rowan Dance team, where she met some of her best friends. Here, she shares advice on how […]
First Year Voices: Bella Hargesheimer Reflects on Freshman Year
Today we speak to Bella Hargesheimer, a freshman Spanish major from Philadelphia, PA wrapping up her first year. She lived on campus in Holly Pointe this school year. What is one moment you’ve had with a club or a group of friends that made you feel like Rowan is “home”? Second semester I applied to […]
Future In Roller Coaster Design for Mechanical Engineering Grad Matthew Mazalewski
Meet Matthew Mazalewski a graduating senior who majored in mechanical engineering. Matthew lives with his three engineering roommates (above) for all four years at Rowan Favorite Classroom Experience: Finishing thermal/fluids systems was a huge accomplishment that I’m sure many mechanical engineers (MechE’s) can relate to. How Did You Meet Your Roommates? I simply reached out […]
Senior Reflects: Jonathan DeLair Celebrates Commencement with Fellow Engineers — from a Safe Distance
Meet Jonathan DeLair, a graduating senior from Piscataway, NJ (Middlesex County) who majored in mechanical engineering. He and his closest engineering friends met at Bunce Hall for a social distancing graduation farewell. Favorite Class Memory: My favorite moment would have to be when my partner and I got the air engine we built from scratch […]
Senior Reflects: Friendship & Greek Life
Today’s story is from Melanie Sbaraglio, a senior public relations and advertising major social-distancing from her house in Nutley, NJ (Essex County). Melanie joined the Rowan Blog team to wrap up her remaining internship hours, after her internship with Ace Screen Printing in Glassboro was cut short due to COVID-19 affecting business. I have made […]
Senior Reflects: Samantha Maynard Shares How Her Double Major Supports Her Aspirations
Meet Samantha Maynard, a graduating senior who double majored in disaster preparedness and emergency management, and community health. Samantha lived on campus and is originally from West Milford (Passaic County.) Favorite Faculty Memory: My favorite moment with a faculty member is when Dr. Willis helped me plan my big trip to Europe. Thank you! Favorite […]
First Year Voices: Football & Friendship
“We’ve been playing football together since we were 6,” says freshman Jared Armitage, a business management major from Estell Manor, NJ (Atlantic County) of his Magnolia Hall roommate, Chris Doughty of Buena, NJ (Atlantic County). “We both played for Rowan this year,” Jared continues. It was fun living with someone he’s known since childhood, he […]
Tips for Successfully Finding Off-Campus Housing
Getting housing on campus can be stressful enough — ditching the dorms and finding a place on your own off campus can feel intimidating and impossible at times. Finding a house itself can be difficult, while maintaining and affording it can be another challenge all together. Here are my tips on how to be successful […]
Roommates Reflect: Enzo Ronchi & Adam Goskowsky [VIDEO]
Meet roommates Enzo Ronchi, junior public relations major from Ventnor, NJ (Atlantic County) and Adam Goskowsky, sophomore advertising major from Brick, NJ (Ocean County.) Get a look into the Rowan Boulevard Apartments … Video by: Bianca Torres, sophomore music industry major & Edris Forde, junior radio, TV, film major Music by: Bianca Torres, sophomore music […]
Roommates Reflect: Margot, Maddie & Kira in Whitney Center [VIDEO]
Roommates Margot Clarke, Maddie Brock and Kira Rose talk about living together in the Whitney Center Apartments. Check out their room and hear what it’s like living with your best friends. Kira is a civil engineering major from Princeton Junction, NJ (Mercer County), Maddie is a psychology major from Delran, NJ, (Burlington County) and Margot […]
Roommates Reflect: Seth, Kerry & Nicole in 230 Victoria [VIDEO]
Classmates, roommates and now best friends … Get a glimpse of what it’s like living in 230 Victoria St. with Seth Jackson, Kerry Jules and Nicole Cummings. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Video by: Vanessa Vause, senior public relations and advertising major &Dean Powers, freshmen radio/TV/film majorMusic by: Joseph Murphy, junior […]
Hajah’s Home Away From Home: Willow Hall [VIDEO]
Hajah Carpenter, a freshman biology major from Somerdale, NJ (Camden County), feels most at home with her “Willow Squad” friends in Willow Hall. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS Video by: Nicole Cier, junior writing arts major and Edris Forde, junior radio/TV/film majorMusic by: Louis Testa, sophomore music composition […]
Long-Time Friends Talk Rooming Together in Holly Pointe Commons
Meet freshmen Carli Poeta, public relations major, and Alayna Inman, sports communication and media major, both from Pennsville, NJ (Salem County), who live together in Holly Pointe Commons. How’d you guys meet? “We met in our second grade class.” – Alayna What’s your favorite memory of living together? “Just moving in and decorating together and […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Ramen
College students are known for living off of ramen because realistically, we either can’t afford fine dining or we just don’t know how to make anything else. Embrace the stereotype and upgrade your ramen!! Ingredients: 1 ramen noodle pack 1 chicken breast Bell peppers Microwavable broccoli Microwavable corn Teriyaki sauce Directions: Cook chicken in a […]
Roommates Reflect: Freshmen in Holly Pointe [VIDEO]
What will they say? High school best friends and former Holly Pointe roommates Nick Cooper (chemical engineering) and Mark Hausman (mechanical engineering) reflect on what it was really like to live together. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Carlo’s Day at Rowan University [Video] College Essay Advice [Video] […]
20 Minute Radius: The Deptford Mall
Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf said it best: “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness clearly didn’t know where to shop.” I’m admittedly a bit of a shopaholic. My study breaks consist of online shopping and searching Pinterest for outfit ideas. I’m the Director of T-Shirt Design for my sorority, Alpha Sigma Tau, in part because of […]
Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to Live With You, Triad [VIDEO]
What will they say? Triad roommates Annie Busarello (junior advertising and public relations double major) and Melissa Banuelos (junior psychology major) dish on what it’s really like to live with roommates at Rowan University. By: Jen Green, senior public relations major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Sophomores Give Advice: What It’s […]
Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to Live With You, Whitney Center [VIDEO]
What will they say? Whitney Center on Rowan Boulevard roommates Elizabeth Leick (sophomore writing arts and public relations double major), Hanna Dietrich (sophomore biomedical engineering major) and Olivia Grasso (sophomore history and modern languages and linguistics major) dish on what it’s really like to live with roommates at Rowan University. By: Natalia Panfilova, senior public […]
