This is one aspect I guarantee you will feel the same way about. Having about 3-5 academic classes and 1-2 seminars per semester allowed me to really focus on the information presented. I found that teachers were incredibly effective and helpful, and I remember sitting in class wondering to myself why my high school teacher couldn't explain the info this way or answer a particular question. Take classes you are interested in! You will always be more likely to understand and pay attention in class because the information relates to you. Honestly, I am very surprised at how much I learned the first year not only in class, but about the school, others and myself.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The sun never sets on the Rutgers campuses Rutgers is an incredibly diverse and upbeat place. One will always find something to do from rock climbing to dancing, or from singing to sculpture making. Rutgers hosts numerous activities including concerts, football games, marathons, clubs, sports, leagues and intramural games, sororities/frats; you name it, they got it! There are tons of people to meet and even more places to go. This is one area where everyone can find their niche.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Most don't know that Rutgers was asked to become an ivy league school and turned down the offer. Rutgers wanted to make its resources equally available to all without the expensive private-school price tag. Considering its elite professors and staff, second largest transit system, endless extra curricular and research opportunities, top notch classes, and public school tuition; Rutgers is easily one of the top choice schools for a rock bottom price.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Dont take more then 16-17 credits per semester! You have as much time as you need to finish school. It's better to take your time and do well every year then jam your schedule and have to take the same classes again the next semester because you failed them. Remember! Slow and Steady win the race! Also, make sure that you go to academic advising even if you think you don't need it; You DO! Stay on top of deadlines and make sure come scheduling time that you have three times the amount of classes you really want because most likely you will not get every one you want. (and if you don't get them first off don't panic! Classes constantly change, I had 7 credits going into my second semester and a few weeks before classes started everything fell into place and I had a perfect schedule) Also, do yourself a favor. Don't declare a major before you've even started school. You may think you know what you want to do, but why wouldn't you want to just take some fun classes you are interested in and see where it takes you? You are finally FREE! Give yourself a chance and take classes you WANT to take for once and see where it takes you! Lastly, become a studyblue.com member. Its free and you get rewards for posting your class notes online. Its an awesome site, you can view peoples notes and check on info you don't understand and its always nice to have a little reward incentive :)
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Rutgers is literally great for everyone. Im not joking. You may be sitting there thinking this is definitely not the school for me; it's too big, it's not an ivy, I don't know what I want to do etc. etc. STOP! Rutgers has over 200 majors and a similar number of minors, there will ALWAYS be an opportunity for you to get a degree in what interests you. You can even create your OWN major with dean approval. Yes, the school is big, but for the most part you are never on all of the campuses anyway and you get used to the busing system in about 10 days. I am definitely an introvert and I was able to not not only adapt to Rutgers, but also end up loving it within a month of being there. It is great for students who like to be busy, involved, play sports or intramural sports, be in clubs/associations/sororities/or frats, have many people around, want a suburban/city atmosphere, like to live off campus but still be close to school, want extra activities available (dance, art, outdoor, traveling), are interested in study abroad, seeking credited professors, want free academic, physical and psychological services available 24/7, want equal opportunities, want to research with professors, like many large quiet libraries, lounges and computer labs, and take classwork seriously.
This is one aspect I guarantee you will feel the same way about. Having about 3-5 academic classes and 1-2 seminars per semester allowed me to really focus on the information presented. I found that teachers were incredibly effective and helpful, and I remember sitting in class wondering to myself why my high school teacher couldn't explain the info this way or answer a particular question. Take classes you are interested in! You will always be more likely to understand and pay attention in class because the information relates to you. Honestly, I am very surprised at how much I learned the first year not only in class, but about the school, others and myself.
The sun never sets on the Rutgers campuses Rutgers is an incredibly diverse and upbeat place. One will always find something to do from rock climbing to dancing, or from singing to sculpture making. Rutgers hosts numerous activities including concerts, football games, marathons, clubs, sports, leagues and intramural games, sororities/frats; you name it, they got it! There are tons of people to meet and even more places to go. This is one area where everyone can find their niche.
Most don't know that Rutgers was asked to become an ivy league school and turned down the offer. Rutgers wanted to make its resources equally available to all without the expensive private-school price tag. Considering its elite professors and staff, second largest transit system, endless extra curricular and research opportunities, top notch classes, and public school tuition; Rutgers is easily one of the top choice schools for a rock bottom price.
Dont take more then 16-17 credits per semester! You have as much time as you need to finish school. It's better to take your time and do well every year then jam your schedule and have to take the same classes again the next semester because you failed them. Remember! Slow and Steady win the race! Also, make sure that you go to academic advising even if you think you don't need it; You DO! Stay on top of deadlines and make sure come scheduling time that you have three times the amount of classes you really want because most likely you will not get every one you want. (and if you don't get them first off don't panic! Classes constantly change, I had 7 credits going into my second semester and a few weeks before classes started everything fell into place and I had a perfect schedule) Also, do yourself a favor. Don't declare a major before you've even started school. You may think you know what you want to do, but why wouldn't you want to just take some fun classes you are interested in and see where it takes you? You are finally FREE! Give yourself a chance and take classes you WANT to take for once and see where it takes you! Lastly, become a studyblue.com member. Its free and you get rewards for posting your class notes online. Its an awesome site, you can view peoples notes and check on info you don't understand and its always nice to have a little reward incentive :)
Rutgers is literally great for everyone. Im not joking. You may be sitting there thinking this is definitely not the school for me; it's too big, it's not an ivy, I don't know what I want to do etc. etc. STOP! Rutgers has over 200 majors and a similar number of minors, there will ALWAYS be an opportunity for you to get a degree in what interests you. You can even create your OWN major with dean approval. Yes, the school is big, but for the most part you are never on all of the campuses anyway and you get used to the busing system in about 10 days. I am definitely an introvert and I was able to not not only adapt to Rutgers, but also end up loving it within a month of being there. It is great for students who like to be busy, involved, play sports or intramural sports, be in clubs/associations/sororities/or frats, have many people around, want a suburban/city atmosphere, like to live off campus but still be close to school, want extra activities available (dance, art, outdoor, traveling), are interested in study abroad, seeking credited professors, want free academic, physical and psychological services available 24/7, want equal opportunities, want to research with professors, like many large quiet libraries, lounges and computer labs, and take classwork seriously.