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21 out of 21 people found this review useful.
Bevin from Lindenwold, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Not only have I learned a lot academically from my teachers and peers, I have learned a lot about myself. Rowan has provided me with great teachers who enjoy teaching their class and always are there for extra help!
Am enjoying being here At first I attended University of Delaware where I did not feel comfortable at all. After I came to Rowan in the Spring 2009, I immediately felt welcome and accpeted on the medium size campus. I loved my housing assignment and location of it. During my time here I am making many friends and having a lot of fun.
Bang for the buck Every college is expensive in this economy but Rowan's tuition is great compared to most universities. They have also reached out and offered many loan options for me.
Tips for prospective students Rowan may seem like a small school, too close to home, or not located in a good area. Those are the reasons I did not visit at first. But after visiting a friend there, I immediately fell in love with the school, its welcoming atmosphere and everything about it. Don't let misconceptions or ideas hold you back from visiting Rowan. It's definitely making a lot of positive changes to expand the campus. Not everyone goes home on the weekends - a lot of people stay!
Great for these types of students If you're not into a huge school but you're afraid of a small school, Rowan is perfect for you. Because Rowan is a Division 3 college and has only about 10,000 students it is easy to get involved and play sports competitively or just for fun. It has a great Education Program if you are interested in that. Around campus there is also a good social life with a variety of people.
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13 out of 13 people found this review useful.
Steven from Glassboro, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am a Broadcast Journalism major but I have taken a few classes outside of the major for requirements and have loved them. This past semester i took Meteorology not just because I needed to fulfill a science requirement but because I am very interested in the nature and weather of our planet. I am learning so much at Rowan that will help me in the future and the real world.
Am enjoying being here I love being at Rowan. The campus is pretty big but there are some great buildings and services. The social life is great and weekend activities are never in short supply thanks to Rowan After Hours. The cafeteria has a great selection. The dorms are really great as well. My freshman dorm was pretty big and i made tons of friends just in my hallway.
Bang for the buck The courses and professors are really worth the tuition. And some of the professors have had their fame. My professor for Journalism Principles and Practices wrote the text books and has appeared on many news television programs. Also all the professors i have taken are always willing to help each and every student.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Matt
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I'm a double major in Theatre Arts and Fine Arts. I couldn't be happier. I have Professors that are available everyday anytime to talk about anything I need to talk about. The Professors are very passionate and talented in what they do and are more than willing to share their experiences with us. There is also a great deal of support available and opportunity, no matter what year you are in. As a Freshman I was able to design one student production already. There is not barrier for you to succeed. The philosophy of most professors in my particular area is that one can only learn by living it. Thus from the first year and beyond, students are immersed in the Main Stage Productions and learn on the job. This is great for us because it helps us discover our practical strengths and weakness as well as it shows us how to apply techniques taught in theory. I been learning a lot from my professors. Another wonderful thing is the learning that happens among peers. Because of our program size we develop close relationships with our peers. This friendly intermingling of Juniors and Seniors with Freshman and Sophomores allows for a mutual exchange of knowledge that develops strong professionals after 4 years.
Am enjoying being here It might sound crazy, but an University with 10,000 students couldn't be more intimate than Rowan. From the friendly professors to an openminded campus of friends. Every student makes strong bonds here.
Bang for the buck Simply the amount of individual attention you have here from professors is incredible. The University could improve some of the theatre facilities. But the price is great.
Tips for prospective students Like any college, go the tour and ask at lest 4 students what they think about the school. At Rowan though you are welcomed to email, call and arrange a visit to meet any professor or department chair and ask them any questions you may have or your parents may have about the school.
Great for these types of students Passionate, Creative, and that want practical experience in their field.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Rachel from Westampton, NJ
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I'm excited to see what Rowan's classes have to offer within my major of education. My boyfriend loves his classes and professors. He says they are really approachable! He is a GIS major.
Will enjoy being here My boyfriend goes to Rowan and he loves it! I visited there and he took me on a tour and i fell in love with the campus and all it has to offer!
Bang for the buck I plan to commute and that hacks off$10000 off the tuition right there!
Tips for prospective students Keep focus and stay on top of things with the application progress...it take a while
Great for these types of students money savvy students
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Justine from Glassboro, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am a Junior Theatre Design Major at Rowan. I love it so much! I am from MA and passed up NY theater school because I feel Rowan has one of the best programs. All there teachers are currently working in and around the Philadelphia area and some even in New York City. They are always getting us professional jobs and know how to live a successful theater life. There are so many opportunities for students to work in their field of choice. You don't have to wait until your are an upperclassmen like most schools. As a freshmen I was already assisting the designer with the painting of the sets and working in the student run Lab Theatre as a designer and stage manager. Also the theater department at Rowan is a big family. Everyone knows everyone and are instant friends. When you graduate from Rowan as a Theater Major you leave well rounded and prepared to do anything in the theater world. Other theater programs do not do this for you. If you are looking for a great program Rowan has it. And if you ever want more information students are always excited to talk about the program and hand out their contact information like candy. Apply! You will not regret it.
Bang for the buck I live out of state and I'm paying less than I would if I went to a school in the state I am from.
Tips for prospective students Contact the head of the department - they are always looking to answer questions and love helping interested students with anything they need
Great for these types of students Theater Arts
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Julian from Paulsboro, NJ
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I am looking forward to the experience at the university so far the teachers and students have helped me so much transferring.
Will enjoy being here I can't wait to try everything at the Rowan, the clubs and all the activities funded by my peers at Rowan.
Bang for the buck Yes absolutely! The gym is amazing and gigantic, the food is delicious tons to choose from, and the resources given are all there to make your life on campus so much easier.
Tips for prospective students Just go to the campus and check it out talk to the students walking around. Just engage in the activities on campus you will not want to leave.
Great for these types of students Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts, and Business Students
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Brejauna from Pine Hill, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am enjoying being here It's my freshmen year and it's kind of lonely, you have to get out more and become very outspoken and friendly to have friends.
Tips for prospective students Live on campus, you would enjoy your college life more.
Great for these types of students Outgoing, outspoken, friendly, smart, competitive
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6 out of 12 people found this review useful.
Cristina from Landisville, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot You learn alot but alot of professors are adjuncts so most of the time they do not know the material you have to learn it on your own
Am enjoying being here the campus is great but sometimes its not so great campus security does not do their job
Bang for the buck i do not believe we get what we are paying for most of rowans professors are adjuncts im not pay 25,000 a year to have all adjunct professors. there is never any parking and the meal plans and dorms are way over priced and not what should be expected
Tips for prospective students i would apply threw eof they have many resources to benefit students
Great for these types of students education, engineering
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Nora from Highland Lakes, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences This is a really good school for everyone- it has a variety of different programs. The state school price really gives you a lot, especially since they're expanding all the time.
Tips for prospective students Rowan has an extensive email notification program, you don't have to sign up for it, especially if you're not 100% sure yet.
Academic Rigor The classes aren't too hard, especially for non-science majors, but even as a tech major, you'll have a lot of free time.
Dorm Life The RA's are awesome and put together programs at least once a month for their residence. It's a great way to meet new people.
Food and Dining The bright side of Rowan's bad food is that you'll lose weight because you won't ever want to eat there. :)
What to do for fun Rowan has an after hours program, so there's things to doo on weekends. And there's always someone hanging out anywhere on campus.
Bang for the buck Rowan is turning into an ivy league quality school, but still for the price of a state school.
Campus Safety Rowan is so safe, there's blue lights everywhere and you can call security from your cell.
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James from Woodbury, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Rowan has a great science program for the price of in-state schooling. There's a great balance between social and academic atmospheres so after partying on the weekends you are ready to get working with professors that will take extra time to fulfill the students' needs. After completing my first time as a transfer student, Rowan was a great experience for what I put into it.
Tips for prospective students If you don't procrastinate (which I did up until this year), then the year will be smooth and you will finish without pressure.
Join a club, sport, or go Greek to make the social quota everyone wants. Believe me, there's a group for everyone there.
GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! Every time I have, I meet great people and have a good time.Academic Rigor Higher level courses are very difficult, but you won't really see the rigor until your junior year. Everything else is cake unless you really don't go to class and/or slack.
Dorm Life I am a commuter so I don't live there, but I checked out one of the dorms and I can't help but to think: prison cells.
Food and Dining I went to the dining hall twice and didn't really have a problem with it. I just would rather bring my own food.
What to do for fun Personally, I am a brother of AXP, so my social life is great with those guys. If you don't want to go Greek, then there are a few clubs and sports to try out.
Bang for the buck I pay around 10K a year as a commuting student. For the amount I get enough bang for my buck. Advising is very helpful and almost always solves my problems. Other places I want to try out like the gym and fields. I used to pay 60K at Drexel, so coming from there this is a great deal.
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Katherine from West Deptford, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences A school of diverse people, majors and professors.
A school with vast opportunities to get involved in interesting clubs and clubs that help make differences on campus and in the community.
A safe environment to meet amazing people with the prospects of becoming someone great.Tips for prospective students Be open and willing to try new things and meet new people! There is so much more to college than partying. Meeting people is extremely rewarding and there are so many chances to meet people who will be helpful to you in your future. Love what you are doing because if you don't in the end it won't be worth it.
Academic Rigor The classes vary in difficulty. When you are finally able to, take classes that you will be interested in. It really is a privilege to be able to take classes that cater to your interests so take advantage of them. Use the library and study time when needed but also just pay attention and participate in call. That is the best way to understand the material and do well when it comes to essays, projects, and exams.
Dorm Life The dorms are very livable and they get better as you get older. You may have an awesome roommate you may have one that you don't get along with. However, you will find friends that make your experience great. Freshmen dorms are a bit small but there are many different kinds of rooms and styles of living. I promise it will be a great experience and one you will learn from as well.
Food and Dining The food is pretty good! There are many options to choose from ranging from a grill, to a salad bar, a sandwich station and a cereal bar. Your meal plan also gives money for selected off campus locations such as salad works, subway, mcdonalds, dounkin doughnuts and many more!
What to do for fun There are many on-campus and off-campus events and locations for fun. Rowan After Hours is a program that is held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday that has free activities, giveaways and food. There are constant shows and entertainment venues. There is also plenty of opportunity for organized sports and games. Off-Campus there are close by bowling allies, malls and for when age appropriate restaurants, bars and clubs. Constant trips and adventures are available as well a free or very cheap for students of the university.
Bang for the buck A lot is provided for you with your tuition. There are numerous opportunities to have fun, meet people, learn a lot and have an amazing college experience. However, most of that falls of the individual. You have to be willing to work and willing to have fun!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus One hidden location on campus is a lake behind the new engineering building. It is in the middle of the woods as well but it is a beautiful location that not a lot of people know about. There are also so many places to run and play outside.
Great for these types of students Rowan is great for students who prefer to know their professors and teachers. The class sizes are similar to high school class sizes. The campus is not very large but there are extreme opportunities for fun and adventure. Students are mainly from the east coast but there is a lot of diversity as well. Rowan is great for people who are excited about their future and want to take the right steps in obtaining their goals.
Clubs and Activities There are hundreds of clubs on campus. There is literally something for everyone. Clubs range from musical theatre to video games to sports teams as well as honors and academic clubs.
Greek Life There is a strong Greek Life. Not everyone is involved but for people who want to be involved there are numerous Sororities and Fraternities to choose from. They do a good amount of community service but also know how to have fun.
Campus Safety The campus is extremely safe. There is constant student patrol, Rowan Security and Rowan Police as well Glassboro Police. On campus you are always able to see a blue light which has a button able to be pushed in case of an emergency. Most buildings require your ID card or a key in order to get in as well.
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Amanda from Wilmington, DE
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Rowan University is a medium-sized campus with many commuters. Class sizes are usually under 30 people, keeping the students accountable and going to class. Rowan's atmosphere is that of a small college town, only 20 minutes from Philadelphia.
Tips for prospective students Don't worry about making friends too quickly. You will find the group or groups of people you fit best with eventually, even if it takes months. Also, don't feel pressured to do anything you don't want to do.
Academic Rigor The difficulty of classes depends on which classes you take and what professors you get. Many of the professors expect that you do your work and do not check homework. If you don't do your work it will inevitably reflect that on the test.
Dorm Life There are many buildings specifically for Freshman. It is a generally friendly environment. If anything is wrong, your RA is willing to help you.
Food and Dining Like most colleges, the food is not bad but it gets monotonous after a while.
What to do for fun Almost every Friday night at 7 there is a bus to South Street in Philadelphia. Rowan also has Greek events. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights Rowan holds Rowan After Hours with different games, activities and performances each night and a midnight snack bar.
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Amy from Turnersville, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Rowan has many options for any student. The professors are pros in their subject area. If you are interested in research, you will love what Rowan has to offer.
Tips for prospective students RateMyProfessor. If you are transferring, check what credits are needed for your major ahead of time and that they will actually transfer.
Academic Rigor Depending on your major will determine how challenging your academics will be.
Dorm Life I am a commuter, so I do not know about the dorm life. The nicer dorms go faster, but you will have plenty of parking if you live on campus.
Food and Dining I have never eaten on campus. Get BoroBucks just in case you do, though.
What to do for fun Rowan After Hours
Clubs and Activities There is a different club that fits everyone. You just have to be willing to look.
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CHRIS from LINWOOD, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
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Woei from Cherry Hill, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences it is a great school, nice people, and small campus. it is a convenience campus, easily to get food and close to many stores. it contain many majors.
What to do for fun join clubs, and attain many sessions
Clubs and Activities i am enroll in Asian culture association, i love the club. we can express many thinking, and able to make more friends.
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Jason from North Cape May, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Rowan is a great place with an active nightlife and professors who care. The campus is a good size, not too big and not too small, and is surrounded by many different kinds of stores in the Glassboro area.
Tips for prospective students A good tip would be to keep your head straight and not let parties take over what you do each week, attending college is for the degree not the parties that happen each week.
Academic Rigor It all depends on your major, music and engineering majors seem to be busy around the clock but psychology majors seem to have it relatively easy. The courses for me seem to be fairly rigorous.
Dorm Life Friends are easy to come by and the majority of students seem very helpful. I'm not big on parties but they can be found around campus as can study groups when it comes to finals week. Students generally respect each other follow the quiet hour rules come nightfall or finals week.
Food and Dining The atmosphere in the dining areas is very laid back and the food is decent but not the greatest.
What to do for fun there are plenty of parties going on each week, and plenty of places around like movie theaters and bowling alley's. There are also plenty of activities hosted by Rowan such as trips to to New York or Philadelphia on the weekends as well as interesting activities such as casino night hosted by Rowan as well.
Great for these types of students Rowan is great for laid back or eccentric students who want to work and be able to have fun each week to unwind after a week of classes.
Clubs and Activities Clubs are very active in recruiting and making their causes known around campus. I'm a part of an environmentally based club that and there are clubs for young republicans (and democrats of course) as well as for political science, sociology, science fiction, and everything in between.
Campus Safety Aside from a few incidents in Rowan's history, the Rowan Police patrol regularly and there are many emergency buttons around campus to get you into contact with public safety should anything come up.
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Mykola from Hamilton, NJ
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The Rowan University is the best university in New Jersey, they having great apartments for students and admission office is doing great with their students.
Tips for prospective students Apply as faster you can.
Academic Rigor Great
Dorm Life Nice environment.
Food and Dining Is good better than any community colleges.
What to do for fun clubs and etc..
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Alexus from Williamstown, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences a leading public institution, rowan university combines liberal education with professional preparation from the baccalaureate through the doctorate. rowan provides a collaborative, learning-centered environment in which highly qualified and diverse faculty, staff, and students integrate teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and community service. through intellectual, social and cultural contributions, the university enriches the lives of those in the campus community and surrounding region.
Tips for prospective students stay on track and keep our priorities in order
Dorm Life love the dorm life. you get the experience to live in a co-ed dorm.
Food and Dining so many varieties of food. and if you get tired of the food on campus, you can use your rowan card to purchase fast food and other food places/
What to do for fun i go out interact with people on campus. they have movie nights every week and trips. you can also party which start on wednesdays
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Jenna from Rutherford, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students very good education program, and the courses really push you to do your best.
Dorm Life they have many options of where to live. they make it very comfortable for you and if you have any problems ways to fix it.
Food and Dining food is good and many places to choose from.
What to do for fun they have great activities for you to take part in on the weekends. once a week they have trivia night and movie night. rowan always has stuff going on for you to do.
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AJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences rowan is a great school for all types: both those with a firm idea about what they want and those looking for something to become passionate about. there is definitely plenty to look forward to for anyone who chooses to attend. i wouldn't transfer out for anything.
Tips for prospective students be sure to get your applications in on time and be sure submit sat and act scores. there are set guidelines for academic scholarships that you might just fit into without knowing it.
Academic Rigor in the engineering program for sure and in other majors too there is certainly no shortage of work. while some majors may not have the strictest requirements, students in those departments can definitely make the curriculum as challenging as they like by choosing electives over and above what is the bare minimum.
Dorm Life i for one have found dorm life to be very exciting and one of the best parts of rowan life. while it can get a little loud on weekends, i wouldn't trade the friendships formed in the dorms for anything.
Food and Dining the food leaves plenty to be desired, but it is tolerable and can be supplemented by one of the many restaurants in the area.
What to do for fun glassboro is pretty dull (until you turn 21 and can go to landmark), but the student university programmers have a shuttle bus into philadelphia every friday night, and there are other off-campus trips, things to do on-campus, and certainly lots of clubs to get involved with.
Bang for the buck considering the advanced technology and equipment on campus, i could not get a better deal at any other institution than rowan offers.
Great for these types of students suburban-minded
easily entertained
academically inclinedClubs and Activities there are a lot of clubs on campus and easy ways to get started with new ones.
Greek Life has been in decline due to increased police patrol and crackdowns on parties.
Campus Safety one of the best public safety departments in the country. we have nationally accredited police, active and vigilant security officers, and a 24/7 coverage, student run emergency medical service boasting two bls ambulances and nj state licensed emts to staff them.
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Leah from Pompton Lakes, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences great public university with many opportunities and great location near philadelphia. small, but wonderful campus that is easy to navigate. helpful faculty at your disposal to use to your advantage.
Tips for prospective students definitely look into your major and make sure it's right for you. there are many resources through the school and the website that will help you determine this. get familiar with campus and with on campus services that you can use to your advantage.
Academic Rigor do your work, and you'll do well.
Dorm Life dorms are so great. in comparison to a lot of universities, especially large ones, our dorming facilities are really top notch.
Food and Dining it's centrally located in the student center which makes it easy to find. could use some improvement in variety.
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Leanne from Vineland, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences rowan is a very good place to go to school. it has a little bit of everything to fit everyone's liking. all of my professors are extremely helpful.
Tips for prospective students it's a great school. professors help out with whatever you need and it's easy to make friends. you just have to be willing to do the work, just like at every other school.
What to do for fun watch sporting events.
the rec center always has something going on.
there's stuff to do all around off campus.Login to rate or flag the reviews
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Nicole from Wayne, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences the school is great. everyone wants to help you with all different types of academic work. also, there is something for everyone.
Tips for prospective students look up teachers before you add classes to make sure the teachers you get are ones you will like. it is also a good idea to get most books from amazon, half, and current students.
Academic Rigor some classes can be hard and others are easy. it all depends on the teachers and classes you take.
Dorm Life the rooms are not the largest but the communities in the halls are great.
Food and Dining there is all different types of food which taste like jersey food. there are 4 main places to get food and each offers different types of food such as wraps, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, salad, tacos, pancakes, bagels, cheese-steaks and more.
What to do for fun rah and sup events can be very fun. on saturdays you can go into philly for free or you can hang around glassboro. there is also a mall about 20 minutes away if you know anyone with a car, and there is a mini strip-mall about a 10 minute walk away where you can get your nails done, go tanning, get food, etc.
Bang for the buck the school is pretty cheap compared to other schools and has a lot to offer.
Great for these types of students all types of students.
Clubs and Activities there are so many clubs and activities and if you can not find any clubs you like, you can create a new club.
Campus Safety we have blue lights all over campus and you can see at least 2 from every one you are next to. if you are in trouble you can press the button on a blue light and you will be helped quickly
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Jenny from Woodlynne, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
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Jasmine from Collingswood, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am really astonished that I have been able to apply what I have learned in school to what I do in everyday life.
Am enjoying being here I love being at Rowan during the day. I meet new people everyday and accomplish so much while I'm there.
Bang for the buck I think a Rowan University Education is definitely worth the cost!!!
Tips for prospective students For incoming students, I highly stress building your time management skills. Learn to prioritize and use your time wisely!
Great for these types of students Rowan University is great for students who are looking for a quality education that can help you reach your career goals. It is also flexible enough for those who are yet unsure where they want to go. Rowan is there to help you every step of the way!
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Lauren from Cape May Court House, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I transferred to Rowan from a small community college, and the difference in classes is astounding. I have been enrolled for a little over a month and I've learned so much already.
Am enjoying being here Rowan has a friendly atmosphere, and there are literally dozens of activities going on around campus to help you meet new people with similar interests,
Bang for the buck You learn a lot for the money you are paying for tuition, and depending on what dorm you decide to live in, the housing is valuable as well.
Tips for prospective students Scholarships are a must. Apply early and apply often. If you have questions about loans or grants, talk to the financial aid office. They are very helpful.
Great for these types of students Great for anyone who wants a genuine college experience without being too far from home.
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