One thing I’ve always said about sales and marketing is that they can be horrible fields to work in if you don’t believe in what you’re selling, but very rewarding fields to work in when you do. In the fall I interned in the R-N Office of Communications doing public relations and marketing work, and it was very rewarding.
One reason I believe in R-N is because it is diverse. In class, students aren’t afraid of dissenting against popular opinion because that opinion becomes weaker when people from more parts of the world, and more social classes, are involved in the discussion. Many programs on campus cater to and bring together wide ranges of ethnicities and cultures, such as RU-New Leads, a student organization I belong to that seeks to be a model of leadership through community service. And there are exciting course offerings like the History of Newark and Caribbean Literature, which I am strongly considering studying at the graduate level here at R-N.
Many professors are involved in the Newark community, as are many students. As co-president of the English Club, I am involved in plans to volunteer our unique skills to help the community in new ways this spring. I also frequently take advantage of the vibrant places and events in Newark, as well as the city’s close proximity to Manhattan.
For all of these reasons, I feel that Rutgers-Newark is truly a college for the cultured and eager to learn. Graduating in May will be bittersweet as I will miss being a full-time member of this open-minded community.
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