Never in a million years did Shafayeth Syed, “Sha”, think that his pastime activities of vlogging and making humorous videos would go viral, but here he stands today with 132,000 views, 2,200 reactions and 1,400 shares on his latest video This Kid Made A Music Video At His Graduation. This Muslim rapper was raised in New York and […]
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Rowan 4+1 Getting You Closer to Your Master’s Degree
Meet Emily Strauser a current 4+1 writing arts student from Stratford, NJ, who is undergoing her senior year as an undergrad while concurrently taking her first year of graduate courses. She is focusing on a dual-specialization in creative writing and new media and publishing within her bachelor’s degree. She earned her associate degree in English […]
Rowan Community Dishes About the Tutoring Center
In my previous post “Tutoring Center Helps Students Boost GPA” I talked about the benefits of using tutoring services. But this time, I decided to investigate deeper, and ask the Rowan community to share their thoughts about the tutoring center. Here is what they have to say: Sean Hendricks, Director of the Office of Academic […]
#PROFspective: Journalism Major Greg Scharen
Today we speak with Greg Scharen, a freshman journalism major from Middletown, Monmouth County, who lives on campus in Mullica Hall. He 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: Greg Scharen Major: Journalism in the College […]
Incredible Tuition Discounts for South Jersey High School Students
Did you know that the earlier you start preparing yourself for college the more money and time you can save? Rowan offers a great program for high school students to save lots of money and get high quality education, called High School Options Program (HSOP). HSOP in a nutshell: Many Gloucester County area high schools […]
Tutoring Center Helps Students Boost GPA
Why do we forget what we learn? Think about it. You may spend countless hours memorizing information for a test. But after the test, you won’t probably remember a thing. So what can you do about it? Understand what you study and not just simply memorize it. Tutoring is most definitely one of the most effective […]
#PROFspective Liberal Studies Sequence Business and Sociology Major Tiara Nock
Today we speak with Tiara Nock, a senior liberal studies: sequence business and sociology major from Franklinville, Gloucester County, who rents an apartment off campus. She 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: […]
#PROFspective Spanish; Secondary Education; Modern Languages and Linguistics Major Christina Terry
Today we speak with Christina Terry, a senior Spanish, secondary education and modern languages and linguistics triple major from Voorhees, Camden County, who lives on campus as an resident assistant in the International House. She 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 […]
Not “Just Rowan” After All
When I was a senior in high school there were multiple things I THOUGHT I wanted in a university—I wanted to be around two hours away, which would allow me to be far enough away from where I grew up, while still having the option to come home on weekends. I wanted a Division I […]
Goal Setting Advice from a Senior
“Most of you say you wanna be successful, but you don’t want it bad—you just kinda want it.” -Dr. Eric Thomas, motivational speaker Sorry, guys. But Dr. Thomas is right. The running stereotype about us millennials: We’re entitled and aren’t willing to earn our stake. That disgusts me. Visualizing and mapping goals allowed me to transition […]
International #PROFspective: Biochemistry Major Tsion Abay
Today we speak with Tsion Abay, a sophomore biochemistry major originally from Ethiopia, who commutes to Rowan from Williamstown, Gloucester County. Tsion shares her #PROFspective with us on with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University international student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Tsion […]
#PROFspective: Early Childhood Education Major Naveen Khan
Today we speak with Naveen Khan, a senior early childhood education and history/Spanish double major from Cherry Hill, Camden County, who commutes from home. She 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: Naveen Khan […]
International #PROFspective: Radio/TV/Film Major Frank A. Villarreal
Today we speak with Frank A. Villarreal, a freshman Radio/TV/Film major originally from Venezuela, who lives on campus in Edgewood Apartments. Frank, who loves the craft of making movies and is passionate about becoming an actor, will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University international student and how […]
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My Tips for Rowan Commuters
As a commuter to Rowan I need to make sure I wake up early enough to arrive to class on time, whether there is any traffic or not. For me, I wake up at 7:00 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday mornings to make a 9:30 a.m. class. When I wake up I spend the first hour […]
#PROFspective: Music Major Dean A.A. Mason
Today we speak with Dean A.A. Mason, a senior music major from Vineland, Cumberland County, who rents an apartment off campus and commutes to Rowan. Dean 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: […]
What Transfers Love About Rowan
Finding the perfect university for yourself is like putting together a puzzle with hundreds of unique pieces, each representing what you hope to gain from your college experience. Sometimes to find just the right pieces, it may require a change of setting. To transfer students Angela Zirino, Emily Provencher, Kevin Dunphy and Romulo Garcia, transferring […]
#PROFspective: Fine Arts & Public Relations Major Kaitlyn Fedor
Today we speak with Kaitlyn Fedor, a senior fine arts and public relations double major from Hamilton, Mercer County, who lives off campus in Glassboro. 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 Prof. Name: […]
#PROFspective: Biology Major Kevin Jacome
Today we speak with Kevin Jacome, a senior biology, pre-med major from Mt. Laurel, Burlington County, who rents a house off campus with friends. Kevin 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: Kevin […]
Tales of Hallway Hangouts & Laundry Mishaps in Mullica Hall as Told by One Resident
A flooding laundry room, days worth of Chinese takeout and more, freshman Davon Dickson has had quite the experience dorming in Mullica Hall at Rowan University. Davon, a freshman finance major, lives in a four-person suite in Mullica Hall. Here, he shares two bedrooms with his four suitemates, one of which he attended high school […]
A Non-Traditional Student Shares:
8 Things My Parents Were Right About
Spoiler Alert: They knew EVERYTHING. A few-years-of-angst ago I agreed with that as much as I did the idea that the world was flat. It took a few years and a lot of mistakes. As a late bloomer who started college at age 20, today at 23 I can now confirm that my parents (almost) always knew […]
#PROFspective: Political Science Major Arthur Andrew Bautista
Today we speak with Arthur Andrew Bautista, a junior political science major originally from the Philippines, who commutes to Rowan from Washington Township, Gloucester County. Arthur will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University international student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. […]
#PROFspective: Accounting Major Nicholas Amorebella
Today we speak with Nicholas Amorebella, a freshman accounting major from Woolwich Twp., Gloucester County. Nick shares his #PROFspective with us on how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof and a co-leader of the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity interest group, which plans to re-colonize on campus fall 2017. […]
5 Reasons to Attend Rowan Transfer Tuesdays
with Jeanne Lewis
Planning to transfer to Rowan, but would like to know more information about the University? Keep reading, as Jeanne Lewis, an Assistant Director of Admissions, will give you 5 reasons to attend Transfer Tuesdays at Rowan. 1. Explore Your Options “Transfer Tuesdays are our outreach effort to expedite the transfer admissions process,” specifies Jeanne, who coordinates […]
#PROFspective: Theatre Arts Major Seth Jackson
Today we speak with Seth Jackson, a sophomore Theatre Arts major from Baltimore, Maryland, who lives on campus in Rowan Blvd. Apartments (Robo.) Seth 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: Seth Jackson […]
#PROFspective: Secondary Education & History Major Joseph Bittmann
Today we meet Joseph Bittmann, a senior secondary education and history double major from Washington Township, Gloucester County. Joe talks about his #PROFspective on his final year at Rowan and how he’s successfully balancing being a club president, honor student, and Rowan Prof! Name: Joseph Bittmann Major: Dual major in Secondary Education and History within the College of Education […]
#PROFspective: Elementary Education & English Major, Lila
Today we speak with Lila K., a junior Elementary Education and English dual major from Sicklerville, Camden County, who commutes to Rowan. Lila 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: […]
Rowan Choice: Two Students on Why They Enrolled
Committed to affordability, Rowan University offers students multiple paths to admittance. One such path available is the Rowan Choice program. Rowan Choice students live on Rowan’s main campus in Glassboro, but shuttle to a local county college for their classes. The program truly offers the best of both worlds, where students can enjoy college life […]
#PROFspective: Athletic Training Major, Cassie
Today we talk with Cassie D., 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: […]
#PROFspective: Marketing Major, Jeff
Today we speak with Jeff G., a freshman marketing major from Erial, Camden County, who commutes to Rowan. Jeff 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: Jeff G. Major: Marketing […]
4 Rowan Scholarship Awardees Share Their Stories
Back in November I had a pleasure to meet with Steven C. Farney, Ed.D., senior director of administration from the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM), who shared information every Rowan student needs to know when applying for scholarships. If you had a chance to read that post, then you should be an expert in […]
Gender Inclusive Living: A Positive Experience at Holly Pointe
My roommate and I chose Holly Pointe Commons knowing that it was going to be the fresh and new housing on campus. Little did we know, at the time of choosing, that Holly Pointe promoted the growing concept and reality of all gender living. This gender inclusive lifestyle encompasses co-ed rooming and bathrooms, acknowledging the […]
#PROFspective: Biochemistry and Biology Major Kelso B.
Today we speak with Kelso B, a senior biochemistry and biology double major from Old Bridge, Middlesex County, who rents a house off campus. Kelso will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. […]
The Best of Both Worlds: Introducing Rowan Choice
Rowan University’s premier partnership with local community college Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) is an innovative collaboration that offers a variety of pathways to earning a college education. One such pathway is Rowan Choice, a program that a few hundred students enroll in each year, with the goal of making college more accessible to South Jersey […]
The Rowan Connection: Community College Partners & You
Part of Rowan University’s commitment to affordability includes welcoming in thousands of transfer students each year. These students arrive at Rowan from as close as statewide community colleges and as far as from across the country. But, for those from two local nearby community colleges, there are serious perks to transferring into the Rowan family. Rowan currently has two […]
Making Rowan Accessible for
Camden City Students
While most of us begin prepping for college during our final years as a high school student, Rowan sophomore Imani Phillips has been prepping for the big change since sixth grade. Wondering how she was able to do this? Well, Phillips was able to do so through Rowan’s CHAMP/GEAR UP Program. The CHAMP/GEAR UP Program […]
Transfer students are choosing Rowan. Here’s why.
The Greater Philadelphia area is a haven for higher education. High quality college students from the area have plenty of options when choosing the institution that’s right for them. So what sets Rowan University apart and entices thousands of new students each year? We decided to talk to students who recently transferred from other local colleges […]
#PROFspective: Biomedical Engineering Major Shanna Davidson
Today we speak with Shanna Davidson, a junior biomedical engineering major from Pretoria, South Africa, who lives on campus in residence hall Laurel Hall. Shanna 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 […]
The “College Experience” as a Commuter
Getting the Rowan “college experience” as a commuter isn’t as difficult as stereotypes from years ago suggest. There is no need to worry, our commuters are just as much a part of this campus as anyone else! Just because you don’t live in Chestnut, Holly Pointe or Townhouses, doesn’t mean you can’t show up, have […]
Advice for Parents: Help Guide Your Student to the Right Major
No one knows your children better than you do. You know their interests, strengths and weaknesses. And when it is time to decide what career path they should take, you need to step up and guide them in the right direction. Almost 50% of students entering college are undecided about their majors. In addition, two […]
Transfer Students: 5 Things You Need to Know
Photos updated and story reviewed for accuracy Fall 2023 When I decided to start my education at a two-year college, I already dreaded the “t word”—transfer. Community college saved me money, gave me time to hone in on my major and offered me a scholarship opportunity I couldn’t pass up. Still, I was petrified of […]