For most people, college is the first time students live with a roommate. Resident Assistants (RAs), who are trained with mediation tactics, share some tips on how students can create and maintain a positive environment in their spaces. Senior RA in Townhouse Apartments Alyssa Putiri thinks the key to a positive roommate relationship is “all […]
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5 RAs Share the Benefits of Living on Campus

Living on campus can open a door of opportunities for Rowan students. Resident Assistants, or RAs, are an integral part of the on-campus community. They are trained to guide and support students in their transition to Rowan residence halls. Here, five Rowan RAs reveal the perks of on-campus living. “Especially in a time where […]
7 Must Haves For Your First Year Room

Today we hear from Rachel Rumsby, a junior Communication Studies and Public Relations double major from Bergen County, NJ. She has lived on-campus in Mimosa Hall and the Rowan Boulevard Apartments. In this story, Rachel shares her must haves for first year residence hall living. During my first year at Rowan, I lived on campus […]
Inside Look: 57 North Main Apartments [VIDEO]

Take a tour of 57 North Main Apartments, a Nexus Properties student housing option for sophomores, juniors and seniors, and get a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE
Inside Look: 114 Victoria Apartments [VIDEO]

Take a tour of 114 Victoria Apartments, a Nexus Properties student housing option for sophomores, juniors and seniors, and get a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE
Inside Look: 220 Rowan Boulevard Apartments

Take a tour of 220 Rowan Boulevard Apartments, a Nexus Properties student housing option for juniors and seniors, and get a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE
Inside Look: 223 West High Apartments [VIDEO]

Take a tour of 223 West High Apartments, a Nexus Properties student housing option for sophomores, juniors and seniors, and get a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE
Inside Look: Holly Pointe Commons [VIDEO]

Take a tour of Holly Pointe Commons, one of Rowan University’s first year housing facilities, and check out a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Related posts: Living at Holly Pointe Commons: A Sophomore Perspective Pros and Cons of Living in Holly Pointe Roommates Reflect | Anthony and Nasir | Holly […]
#PROFspective: JT Kurtz, Inspiring ARD & Genuine Friend

Today we speak with JT Kurtz, a recent Computer Science graduate from Egg Harbor Township (Atlantic County). JT is a first-generation college student and worked as an Assistant Resident Director (ARD) on campus, most recently at 223 Nexus. How did you like living on campus? I loved it! I was a Resident Assistant (RA) in […]
#PROFspective: History Major Anthony Raisley on Living On Campus

Today we speak with recent graduate Anthony Raisley, who majored in History with a concentration in U.S. History and multiple minors in Entrepreneurship, New Media, International Studies as well as a CUGS (Certificate of Undergraduate Studies) in Italian! Anthony comes from Middletown, NJ in Monmouth County and has lived on campus all four years of […]
Queer Voices: Business Major Ian McClellan

This interview was originally featured on the Queer Voices Instagram page @queer_voices. Biomedical Art and Visualization major Emerson Harman created the Queer Voices Project, which is working “to amplify LGBTQ+ student, faculty, and alumni voices at Rowan University through portraits and interviews.” You can also find more of their content here. Name, pronouns, and identity? […]
#PROFPRIDE: Leah Boyle, RA for the LGBTQIA+ Learning Community

Today we speak with Leah Boyle, who graduated this May with a degree in Psychology. Leah comes from Haddonfield, NJ in Camden County and is a first-generation college student. She has 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 […]
#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 […]
Why I Chose a School 20 Minutes Away from Home

Figuring out where you want to go to college is no simple task. Here, junior Public Relations and Advertising major Loredonna Fiore offers four reasons she says Rowan made it easy for her to pick a school 20 minutes away from home. 1. Amazing housing options Normally, only juniors and seniors get to live in fancy […]
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 […]
6 Tips To Live More Sustainably in College

Want to do your part in helping the environment? Here are some things that can help you be a more sustainable college resident! RecycleThis is the most obvious and easiest way to do your part in helping the environment! Make sure to separate (and clean) your recyclables from your usual trash waste. Try Meatless Mondays […]
Rowan Global Student Brittany Passano: Paving the Way for Latina Women in Higher Education

Brittany Passano, a Rowan Global student from Elizabeth, NJ (Union County), is earning her master’s degree in Higher Education: Administrative track. Here is her inspiring story. Brittany learned about Rowan’s graduate program at her prior institution, Montclair University. The program was appealing to her because of the size of Rowan’s residential life department and the […]
7 First Years 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 […]
5 Holiday Room Decorating Ideas

Nothing makes it feel like the holidays than festive decorations. Here are 5 ways to make your room feel more like the holiday season. 1. Put up twinkly lights Nothing screams the holidays like lights draped around the room. They create a beautiful ambiance that makes the space feel warm and bright. Make sure to […]
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 […]
Julia’s Corner: Handling the Emotions on Move-in Day

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 […]
Julia’s Corner: What to Pack and What to Leave Home

Move-in day is approaching quickly, and you are home making your pack list. Packing for college is an exciting time! You’re probably thinking about how you are going to decorate your room, and what color schemes you’ll want to use. It is likely though, however, that you will pack way more than you need. Remember, […]
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 From An RA

Meet Loredonna Fiore, junior Public Relations and Advertising double major with a minor in Communication Studies from Elk Township, NJ (Gloucester County). Loredonna was a Resident Assistant (RA) for Chestnut Hall this past year until COVID-19 shut down campus. She looks forward to being the Assistant Resident Director (ARD) of Mimosa Hall in the fall and shares […]
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! […]
Julia’s Corner: Getting Along with a Roommate

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 […]
Julia’s Corner: Advice for Freshmen Moving Away From Home for the First Time

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 […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Environmental & Sustainability Studies Major Aarushi Gupta

Today we feature incoming freshman Aarushi Gupta, an Environmental & Sustainability Studies major from Marlton, NJ (Burlington County) who plans to live on campus. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan?I’m looking forward to decorating my dorm room the most! I’m also very excited to meet new people […]
Thrift Store Dorm Room Makeover Under $50 [VIDEO]

Bianca Torres, a junior Music Industry major from Morristown, NJ (Morris County), shows us how she transformed her room in the Whitney Center apartments, using items she had and items she purchased from a Glassboro thrift store and the shops near campus. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Video edited by:Nicole Cier, senior writing arts […]
Inside Look: Rowan Boulevard Apartments [VIDEO]

Take a tour of the Rowan Boulevard Apartments, one of Rowan University’s upperclassmen housing facilities, and get a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Related posts: What I Love About Rowan Boulevard! Five Reasons the Rowan Boulevard Apartments are Great Avoiding Those Pesky Fire Alarms While Using Your Rowan Boulevard Kitchen
Inside Look: The Whitney Center [VIDEO]

Take a tour of The Whitney Center, one of Rowan University’s upperclassmen housing facilities and the home of the Honors program, and get a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Related posts: Prof on the Run: Upperclassmen Housing [VIDEO] Snowy Day On Campus [VIDEO] #PROFspective: Perks of Living On Campus with […]
Inside Look: Edgewood Park Apartments [VIDEO]

Take a tour of Edgewood Park Apartments, one of Rowan University’s upperclassmen housing facilities, and check out a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Related posts: Must Haves For Your On-Campus Apartment Keeping Houseplants In Your Dorm or Apartment Thrift Store Dorm Room Makeover Under $50 [VIDEO]
Inside Look: Rowan Townhouses [VIDEO]

Take a tour of the Townhouse Apartment Complex, one of Rowan University’s upperclassmen housing facilities, and get a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Related posts: Roommates Reflect: Townhouses’ Jenny and Nafisat 5 RAs Share the Benefits of Living on Campus Must Haves For Your On-Campus Apartment
Inside Look: Willow Hall [VIDEO]

Take a tour of Willow Hall, one of Rowan University’s first year housing facilities, and check out a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE
Inside Look: Magnolia Hall [VIDEO]

Take a tour of Magnolia Hall, one of Rowan University’s first year housing facilities, and check out a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE
Inside Look: Evergreen Hall Tour [VIDEO]

Take a tour of Evergreen Hall, one of Rowan University’s first year housing facilities, and check out a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE VISIT CAMPUS
Inside Look: Chestnut Hall Tour [VIDEO]

Take a tour of Chestnut Hall, one of Rowan University’s first year housing facilities, and check out a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Related posts: 7 Students Share Why They Like Magnolia and Chestnut Advice From a Rowan RA on the Residence Hall Experience First Year Voices: Chestnut Hall, Adjusting […]
Inside Look: Mullica Hall [VIDEO]

Take a tour of Mullica Hall, one of Rowan University’s first year housing facilities, and check out a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE
Inside Look: Mimosa Hall [VIDEO]

Take a tour of Mimosa Hall, one of Rowan University’s first year housing facilities, and check out a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Related posts: Compare/Contrast Freshman Housing Freshman North Halls Housing Move-In Day Timelapse Freshmen, Don’t Freak! It’s Easy to Eat