Mom, Dad and your younger brother load up all the empty boxes
and wrappings and slip into the car. Mom’s head hangs out of the window as they pull
out of the parking lot and she calls “Have fun, Sweetie! It’ll be great! Call me!” You
shout back that you will even though checking in with Mom is the last thing on
your suddenly over-flowing to-do list. You get to your new room. The
walls are bare. It’s then that you, a first year student at Rutgers University,
wonder, “What will great?... What now?”
When It comes to adjusting to campus life in addition to
balancing academics and new relationships, a first new student can feel
overwhelmed, uncertain and even lost. In addition to be metaphorically or emotionally
lost, I mean ACTUALLY lost. In order to
prevent ALL of these issues with which a first year is often faced, he or she
must know a few key locations and aspects of the Rutgers New Brunswick Campus.
The Rutgers Student Center aka the symbolic heart of Rutgers
and where a variety of academic and entertaining events take place, such as
visits from speakers such as Billy Collins, and live music from fellow students.
First years WILL get hungry. Rather than worry about paying
for or cooking food, Rutgers provides its students its students with 4 dining
halls. I recommend Neilson!
It’s important to know that no matter what campus a first
year may live on, resources for comfort and success are always nearby. The
Douglass Campus Center can provided all the Rutgers Student Center provides
when the CAC seems too far away
Classes are spread out! For a First year to feel confident enough
to move about campus for class, events , visit offices or just to explore, they
must be comfortable with the bus system. Know where you’re heading and how to
get there!
Of all the academic buildings on New Brunswick Campus, a
major of first students will have a class in somewhere in Voorhees Mall, and
mostly likely, Scott Hall. One must locate their classrooms ahead of time to
have the confidence that they arrive at the right place at the time!
Relieve stress about academics by visiting the Academic
Advising Center of the CAC campus in Milledoler Hall. Plan out your goals and
get started on your future with confidence!
Let’s get real
A major step in growing up and adjusting to college life is
handling your own finances, mail, meal plan and computer needs. Records hall
has it all!
Get your research and study on! Belle’s library in
Beauty and The Beast < Alexander Library.
Alex has plenty of research resources and quiet places to
study.
Know where to recharge!
There are various places on campus, such as the convenience
store at the Student Activities Center, that provide students with the little
but necessary things, like snacks, notebooks, and most importantly Coffee! ;)
Get OUT there
The football field is purging with Rutgers pride. Experiencing
a Rutgers football game is a great way to feel the RU Lovin’ and a sense of
true community.
When in doubt, ask about
A first year should know that regardless of whatever their
issue on campus may be. Their Resident Assistant and Hall Director are always
there to help!
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