Rowan Blog contributor Bianca Gray compiled this list of her top places to study on campus that she says “you need to know about for the upcoming semester.” 5. Campbell Library Since it’s kind of a given, I’ve decided to place the university’s library at the bottom of the list of places to study. However, […]
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Rowan RAs Share Tips for Creating a Positive Environment while Living with a Roommate
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 […]
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 […]
Must Haves For Your On-Campus Apartment
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 upperclassmen apartment living. Hi! My name is Rachel Rumsby, and I have lived in an […]
My Favorite Class: Shakespeare I
Today we speak to Taryn Guettler, a senior English major with minors in Women and Gender Studies and Writing Arts and concentrations in Honors and Shakespeare Studies from Succasunna, NJ (Morris County). Taryn is an on-campus resident at Whitney Center. What is your favorite class at Rowan? My favorite class at Rowan is Honors Shakespeare […]
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 […]
Junior Major Moments: Law and Justice Studies Major Matthew McGrath Talks Internships and Research Opportunities
Today we feature rising senior Law and Justice Studies major Matthew McGrath. Matthew is a Resident Assistant in the Whitney Center from Middletown, NJ (Monmouth County). Could you share your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? Over the course of three years I have completed at […]
How I Made Friends At Rowan, Bianca’s Experience
Hi! My name is Bianca Torres. I’m a senior Music Industry major with a minor in Marketing from Morris County, NJ who has lived on campus all four years. 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 […]
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! […]
Senior Reflects: Chemistry Major Mia Meola
Today we feature senior Mia Meola, a chemistry major from Hackettstown, New Jersey (Warren County) who lived on campus in Whitney Center. She plans to further her education at Rowan next spring. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? The faculty at Rowan […]
Pandemic Profs: Reconnecting with Family & Nature
Welcome to our series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story is from Bianca Torres, a junior isolating from her house in Morris County, NJ. Bianca is a Music Industry […]
Degree in 3 Success Story: Amanda Devers, Radio/Television/Film
“Rowan was always in the back of my mind, since my mom went here for her undergrad and master’s,” says senior radio/television/film major Amanda Devers, from Gibbstown, NJ (Gloucester County). “We drove through campus all the time, so I was able to see it from a younger age.” Amanda discovered at GCIT (Gloucester County Institute […]
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 […]
First Year Voices: Growing Up With Rowan
As Silas Alston grew up, he watched Rowan University grow up, too. “I remember campus before half these buildings were here,” the incoming freshman says. “Whitney, Holly Pointe, Rowan Boulevard, Barnes & Noble — I remember all of them coming up.” With many family connections to Rowan, Silas spent much of his childhood visiting campus. […]
Prof on the Run: Upperclassmen Housing [VIDEO]
Take a peek inside Rowan’s upperclassmen housing while our favorite furry prof has some fun with his friends. Know exactly where you’re looking for? Click the time stamp to your future home.Rowan Boulevard @ 0:05Whitney Center @ 0:40Townhouses @ 1:15Edgewood @ 1:50 Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS […]
Exploratory Studies Student: Allison Cespedes
Meet Allison Cespedes, who started off her Rowan experience as an exploratory studies major and discovered her interest in pre-med. “Hello! I’m Allison Cespedes, a first-generation college student who is a senior psychology major on a pre-med track with an honors concentration. I am from Bridgewater, NJ (Somerset County) and have lived on campus all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sophomore Biomedical Engineering Major Jeremy Decker
“We’re creating microfluidic devices to take analytical measurement of biologically significant molecules. Now, I know that sounds confusing…” When I first met with Jeremy, he spoke a language I probably could only follow about 80 percent of the time … but after listening to him explain and talk about his work, I walked away with […]
Roommates Reflect: Living with your Best Friend from High School
Sophomore engineering majors Nick Cooper and Mark Hausman reflect on their experience as roommates in Holly Pointe Commons during their freshman year at Rowan. They were best friends throughout high school and took the risk living together in college, and made some great memories! They now live down the hall from each other at the […]
Henry, College of Education at Rowan University [VIDEO]
Hey! I’m Henry, a junior at the College of Education. Welcome to my College, and to Rowan University. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Video Created By: Alexander Belli, public relations and advertising double major Carlo Lingesso, public relations major Courtney Hopper, marketing and advertising double major Jayce Williams, music […]
#PROFspective: English and Biological Sciences Major Kasey DiSessa
Today, we speak with Kasey DiSessa, a junior English and Biological Sciences major from Hackettstown (Warren County), NJ, who lives on campus in the Whitney Center. Kasey will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as […]
#PROFspective: Writing Arts Major Kaitlyn Gaffney
Today, we speak with Kaitlyn Gaffney, a junior writing arts major from Denville (Morris County), NJ, who lives on campus in the Whitney Center. Kaitlyn will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan […]
#PROFspective PROS Edition: Civil and Environmental Engineering Major Marissa Ciocco
Today, we speak with Marissa Ciocco, a junior civil and environmental engineering major from East Greenwich, NJ, who resides on campus in the Whitney Center. Marissa will give us insight on her career as being a member of Rowan PROS and will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan […]
#PROFspective PROS Edition: Engineering Entrepreneurship and Music Industry Major Jeff McConnell Jr.
Today, we speak with Jeff McConnell Jr., a sophomore engineering entrepreneurship and music industry double major from Marmora, NJ, who will live on campus in Whitney Center this year. Jeff will give us insight on his career as being a member of Rowan PROS and will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like […]
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 […]
#PROFspective: Chemical Engineering Major Nick Testa
Today we speak with Nick Testa, a sophomore chemical engineering major from Hainesport, Burlington County, who lives on campus in Whitney Center. Nick will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Nick Testa Major: Chemical […]
#PROFspective: Music Major Steve Solkela [VIDEO]
Normally, our #PROFspective series highlights a day in the life of a major here at Rowan University, through the written word of the student. With sophomore music major Steve Solkela, however, we felt it best for him to tell part of his story in his own voice. A Minnesota native, the one-man-band will share his […]
#PROFspective: Athletic Training Major Cassie Dennis
Today we talk with Cassie Dennis, a senior athletic training major from Edison, Middlesex County, who lives on campus at Whitney Center. Cassie will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Cassie […]
#PROFspective: Chemical Engineering Major John Schneider
Today we speak with John Schneider, a senior chemical engineering major from Glassboro, Gloucester County, who lives on campus in Whitney Center apartments. John will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. […]
#PROFspective: Biomedical Engineering Major Haley Schappell
Today we speak with Haley Schappell, a sophomore biomedical engineering major from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, who lives in Whitney Center apartments at Rowan. Haley will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: […]
