You learn as much as you want, it's all about putting in the effort. Some kids skate by and take advantage of the bigger classes and never really go to lectures or learn much. Others go to every class and every exam and take a lot from it. Just like the rest of college, it is what you make it.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I've only been at Rutgers for a year, and I can honestly say I look forward to the school year now more than I do the summer. It's so easy to make friends, considering there are 20,000 people there, and there's always something fun going on when you have down time. Whether it's sporting events, parties, concerts, guest speakers, clubs, intramural sports, etc., there is always something to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Only around $12,000 or so for two full semsters in tuition and meals, and you can take up to 18 credits a semester. Factor in another $8,000-$9,000 for room and board, which aren't bad accomodations for a dorm, I loved it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get involved! I joined club baseball and got to travel to Florida with the team on spring break where we got to play teams from around the country and enjoy our time off at the beach as well. I also pledged Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity and made friends that I know I'll be close with for a lifetime. Rutgers is what you make of it, so get out there, start meeting people, and get involved! Make sure you take care of your work in the classroom too, because it can be tough to find balance being away from home for the first time.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Outgoing people - there are so many people at school, don't be afraid to introduce yourself.
Motivated students - Professors won't stay on you and keep buggin you for late assignments, you NEED to stay on top of things.
Time managers - It's easy to get caught up in the social life of Rutgers, so you need to balance your schedule between classes and social events.
You learn as much as you want, it's all about putting in the effort. Some kids skate by and take advantage of the bigger classes and never really go to lectures or learn much. Others go to every class and every exam and take a lot from it. Just like the rest of college, it is what you make it.
I've only been at Rutgers for a year, and I can honestly say I look forward to the school year now more than I do the summer. It's so easy to make friends, considering there are 20,000 people there, and there's always something fun going on when you have down time. Whether it's sporting events, parties, concerts, guest speakers, clubs, intramural sports, etc., there is always something to do.
Only around $12,000 or so for two full semsters in tuition and meals, and you can take up to 18 credits a semester. Factor in another $8,000-$9,000 for room and board, which aren't bad accomodations for a dorm, I loved it.
Get involved! I joined club baseball and got to travel to Florida with the team on spring break where we got to play teams from around the country and enjoy our time off at the beach as well. I also pledged Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity and made friends that I know I'll be close with for a lifetime. Rutgers is what you make of it, so get out there, start meeting people, and get involved! Make sure you take care of your work in the classroom too, because it can be tough to find balance being away from home for the first time.
Outgoing people - there are so many people at school, don't be afraid to introduce yourself. Motivated students - Professors won't stay on you and keep buggin you for late assignments, you NEED to stay on top of things. Time managers - It's easy to get caught up in the social life of Rutgers, so you need to balance your schedule between classes and social events.