Researching for schools, you probably already know the statistical facts about Rutgers University. Here are some personal takes on what it really is like being an undergraduate student at Rutgers-Newark.
The broad curriculum at R-N gave me the opportunity to take classes from almost every discipline. With a major in Journalism and Political Science, I also got to take classes in computer programming, photography, economics, and theatre. This enriched my experience as a student and expanded my interests as a person.
But I didn’t only grow academically.
The faculty at R-N provided me with the ongoing guidance and support every student needs when first entering the professional world. From interning at the Office of Campus Communications, through writing for the school’s newspaper, and all the way to completing internships in the professional world, my professors were always there with a good advice.
Many students dream of meeting that one professor who would change their lives. At R-N, I found not one, but four professors who taught me a great deal not only about the classroom material, but also about life itself.
I gained many student friends as well. Coming from Israel, I now have friends from the Philippines, Portugal, Iran, the U.S. and other countries. Being a student on the most diverse campus in the United States means you meet people from all over the world, it means more insightful class discussions, and it also means more diverse student activities.
And perhaps the most unique experience I had during the four years I studied at R-N came when I set out to organize a dialogue between Jewish and Muslim students on campus. It was difficult to bridge the differences of people with different backgrounds and beliefs, but together with other students and the support of several faculty and staff members, we created a forum for a respectful and meaningful exchange.
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