I Love Livi!

I Love Livi!

 10 Places You Need to Know on Livingston to Make Your First Year at RU Convinient

                                                                                                     

There’s no doubt that Livingston is the freshman campus here at Rutgers. Jumping into such a large environment can be intimidating to most first year students. Making Livingston Campus feel like a home away from home is going to be crucial to a successful first year. This list is of places that will help lead to that feeling of a small community rather than a large university. Enjoy!  

                                                                                        1. Livinston Student Center

 Simply a home away from home. The Livingston Student Center is the hub of the campus. Duncan Donuts and Sabarros are conviniently located in the center's cafeteria. Sabarros even offers slices for meal swipes. The center also offers mant lounge/study spcaes throught both floors. Feel free to stop by the Campus Help Desk to get pamplets on upcoming programs and organizations. Freshmen will find the center due to the many activities that they will mind happening here.

2. Livingston Convinience Store

Convenience at its finest. The Livingston Convenience Store has almost anything students may need during their stay on Livingston. Feel free to stock up on treats and snacks for late night studying. The Convenience Store saves many students from unneeded trips off campus.   

3. Rutgerszone

Take a break from studying and come to the Rutgerszone located in the Livingston Student Center. This awesome place has food and came to cure any boredome. The Zone offers large screen TVs and tons of arcade games. With events happening almost every night, this is the place to be. When freshmen can find the fun at their campus, they don't have to venture out off campus. Ps. The workers there rock!

4. Livingston Post Office

Never lose mail ever again. Many first year students don’t even know there is a post office at every campus. The Livingston Post Office is conveniently located in Tillet Hall. Every student’s mail box is also located there. Students can have books and packages mailed directly to the post office instead of your home. Take advantage of also being able to mail packages out as well. Having a post office right on campus makes Livingston feel more like a small neighborhood.

5. Kilmer Library

Welcome to late night studying! The Kilmer Library is the Livingston Campus library. Hours run from early morning to late night. If freshmen ever need to leave their room to study, this is the place to be. The library has tons of computers and work tables for group studying. It is also the primary place to print out papers and assignments; no need for printers on your dorm with the library feet away.

6. Tillet Computer Labs

The library is the not the only place that has all the fun. Located in Tillet Hall you will the find computer labs that have tons of Mac computers and a printer. When the library is a bit overcrowded for your liking, this place is an alternate option. This is also the place to come to when you need to fix things with your RUid account.

7. Livingston Dining Commons  You’re lucky you’re on Livingston! Livingston Dining Commons is the newest dining facility at the university. It has plenty of food options for everyone. The dining hall includes the typical stations along with The Pub, a made-to-order burger station. The dining hall on Livingston is also where many students meet up after class and meet new people. The dining hall also offers a takeout section on the outside of the hall for those students rushing to class.

8. Livingston Recreation Center

No Freshman 15 over here! With all the food conveniently available, it’s important to maintain good health. With gyms located on every campus, students never miss a workout. The Livingston Gym offers a weight and machine room as well as a multipurpose open gym. Basketball, Volleyball, and Tennis courts are located on the outside of the gym. No need for expensive gym memberships, gym facilities are free to students.

9. Rutgers Bus System

Get to class on time! There is no surprise that Rutgers is a HUGE university. Although Livingston may be the home of most freshmen students, there will be times where you will have to take the bus to another campus. Don’t fear though because the Rutgers Bus System is one of the largest campus bus systems in the country. Busses often get crowed during mid day but they will take you where you need to go. Getting accustomed to the bus system will help you get acquainted to the Rutgers lifestyle faster.

 

10. The Residence Halls

You’ll be living here for the next 10 months, better enjoy it. The residence halls on Livingston are made to give first year students a sense of home. Most of the halls are only first years, giving them a chance to experience this for the first time together. The main lounges in the halls are made for students to connect with each other and relax. The RAs in each hall provide students with resources they may need throughout the year. They over residential help and are there to answer any questions students may have about things on campus. Meeting new people in your residence hall will lead to a  more comfortable living environment.