Rider is full of opportunities, and extremely diverse. It is half and half commuters and residents. Nothing is handed to you at Rider, you have to work for it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you want to go here, make sure you want a small school where you will recognize almost everybody. There are SO many opportunities at Rider that people don't see, so definitely check out all of them. There's intramural athletics, different certificate programs, tons of leadership opportunities, and hundreds of clubs to join, you just have to keep an eye out.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Some classes are harder than others, and same can be said for professors- but that is the case EVERYWHERE. If you make sure that you take a class you know will be easy with one you know will be harder, then take some in between, you'll never be too stressed out! Just don't expect Rider to be like high school, it is a college, and you WILL be challenged academically.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is great, as long as you make friends! The people who say there is nothing to do at Rider on the weekends just don't know where to look. Not all the dorms are air conditioned, but Rider is an old school. The rooms are actually a decent size, as well.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Rider has multiple places to eat, as well as a Starbucks and other Coffee/snack stands around campus, plus a Convenience store. Dalys is the main dining hall, plus there is Cranberry's in the Student Center, and then the Diner at night. Dalys is your typical dining hall, and Cranberry's is just like the diner, both of which have made to order diner food, though Cranberry's also has pre-made stuff like sandwiches and salads, and also has the Wawa milkshakes.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go to sporting events, go Greek, or join a club!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
If you don't make Rider fun, it won't be. That's the case at any school though. The academics re pretty good, and so are your options for extracurricular activities. Career Services also does really well at helping with internship and job placements for students AND Alumni, so you're not just left with a degree.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Leaders: take advantage of the Leadership Development Program!
Thespians/Performers: You don't have to go to the Westminster campus to perform, the main campus also has many opportunities, including coffeehouses & open mic nights!
Athletic Supporters: Rider is known for their basketball & baseball teams, and has tons of sports, all of which are fun to watch!
Those who want to do community service: Rider has something organized to help the community out almost every week.
Those who don't want to live on campus but want to be involved: Rider is close to TCNJ, so there is a lot of houses close to campus just waiting to be rented!
Those who want an off campus Job: Princeton Marketfair is not even 10 minutes away, and has plenty of jobs to offer!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
You name it, Rider has it. If it doesn't, it is SO easy to start up a club, as long as there are just a few others interested in the topic!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Only four NPC sororities, and there are a few Fraternities, as well as the Latin and Black associations, and all are extremely friendly with one another, as well as supportive of one another and of Rider. Definitely recommended to anyone who has ever thought of going to Rider and Going Greek!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
It's a pretty safe campus, and even when something shady happens off campus to a Rider student, we all get text alerts, emails, and phone calls telling us every possible detail. Also, after 8 or 9 at night, you have to show your ID or at the very least have an extremely good reason to be entering the campus to even get on!
Rider is full of opportunities, and extremely diverse. It is half and half commuters and residents. Nothing is handed to you at Rider, you have to work for it.
If you want to go here, make sure you want a small school where you will recognize almost everybody. There are SO many opportunities at Rider that people don't see, so definitely check out all of them. There's intramural athletics, different certificate programs, tons of leadership opportunities, and hundreds of clubs to join, you just have to keep an eye out.
Some classes are harder than others, and same can be said for professors- but that is the case EVERYWHERE. If you make sure that you take a class you know will be easy with one you know will be harder, then take some in between, you'll never be too stressed out! Just don't expect Rider to be like high school, it is a college, and you WILL be challenged academically.
Dorm life is great, as long as you make friends! The people who say there is nothing to do at Rider on the weekends just don't know where to look. Not all the dorms are air conditioned, but Rider is an old school. The rooms are actually a decent size, as well.
Rider has multiple places to eat, as well as a Starbucks and other Coffee/snack stands around campus, plus a Convenience store. Dalys is the main dining hall, plus there is Cranberry's in the Student Center, and then the Diner at night. Dalys is your typical dining hall, and Cranberry's is just like the diner, both of which have made to order diner food, though Cranberry's also has pre-made stuff like sandwiches and salads, and also has the Wawa milkshakes.
Go to sporting events, go Greek, or join a club!
If you don't make Rider fun, it won't be. That's the case at any school though. The academics re pretty good, and so are your options for extracurricular activities. Career Services also does really well at helping with internship and job placements for students AND Alumni, so you're not just left with a degree.
Leaders: take advantage of the Leadership Development Program! Thespians/Performers: You don't have to go to the Westminster campus to perform, the main campus also has many opportunities, including coffeehouses & open mic nights! Athletic Supporters: Rider is known for their basketball & baseball teams, and has tons of sports, all of which are fun to watch! Those who want to do community service: Rider has something organized to help the community out almost every week. Those who don't want to live on campus but want to be involved: Rider is close to TCNJ, so there is a lot of houses close to campus just waiting to be rented! Those who want an off campus Job: Princeton Marketfair is not even 10 minutes away, and has plenty of jobs to offer!
You name it, Rider has it. If it doesn't, it is SO easy to start up a club, as long as there are just a few others interested in the topic!
Only four NPC sororities, and there are a few Fraternities, as well as the Latin and Black associations, and all are extremely friendly with one another, as well as supportive of one another and of Rider. Definitely recommended to anyone who has ever thought of going to Rider and Going Greek!
It's a pretty safe campus, and even when something shady happens off campus to a Rider student, we all get text alerts, emails, and phone calls telling us every possible detail. Also, after 8 or 9 at night, you have to show your ID or at the very least have an extremely good reason to be entering the campus to even get on!