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3 out of 4 people found this review useful.
Cesyana from Washington, DC
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The teachers make there schedule around you and if you don't understand they are happy to help. They will even take the time to make extra work just for you. I am really learning a lot and actually remembering it later on.
Am enjoying being here The campus is great. There is always some type of student involvement activity going on, not always interesting but they're trying. The only down fall is the expensive cafeteria food but you can always order out.
Bang for the buck The school is great and I'm only paying 1,500 per semester after all the financial aid I'm receiving and 1,000 of it will be paid by work study so you tell me is it worth it.
Tips for prospective students Stay on top of financial aid because there are a lot of students and you don't want to miss out on your money. Go to class it makes the work a lot easier to understand if you are actually there when the teacher teaches it rather than just trying to learn from the book.
Great for these types of students If you like to have fun but do not want it to take away from your learning because of too much then this is a great school for you. They try to make it interacting and they have a lot of resources to help you with your school work.
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Tanisha from Willingboro, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences At Rutgers I have been given the opportunity to meet peers who shares the same major as me as well as studious professors of whom I have been able to engage with and learn from. Through Rutgers in Camden Social work program I have learned and mastered the code of ethics of which I have already began applying to my personal and professional life! To sum things up, Rutgers has a very set of skilled staff working in the social work building in which they provide students with fundamental resources that will prepare us for the social work career field.
Tips for prospective students If you are planning on attending Rutgers as a transfer student form a community college like myself it is best to get in contact with Rutgers counselors prior to attending the university and have them assist you with taking proper classes that will transfer and be accredited for during the time of transfer. Lastly, ALWAYS ALWAYS take advantage of the summer semesters if they are made available to you; by doing so your college education will be done in no time and you will be off into your career field in no time.
P.S always network with individuals who has other majors that aren't similar to yours i.e future lawyers, police officers etc. because as the saying goes it's not what you know it's who you know and you never know when you may need any of the peers that you are in connection with presently in the future!Academic Rigor As already mentioned I am in Rutgers Social work program in which I have the requirement to obtain a 3.0 or better up until the time of graduation of which this requirement I take very seriously thus previous school year earning a 3.2 with hopes for an even better GPA this present school year!
Dorm Life Im sorry I have not been able to experience the dorm life for I commute to and from school.
Food and Dining The food at Rutgers is to die for, it is amazingly great! A bit costly but well worth it!
What to do for fun Since being in college I have been so busy with trying to keep up with the responsibilities of a fulltime student and a fulltime employee where I serve as a direct support professional for the ARC of Burlington county that I don't even remember what fun is. I'd say fun for me since being in college is the opportunity to enjoy family and sleep.
Work now play later!Campus Safety Although Rutgers Camden Campus may often be stereotyped for the location of which it is in; it is in fact a very safe campus environment. There is security guards on every corner the university covers, campus police that patrols the surrounding streets of the campus along with the city police who does their daily stops and checks for safety. Did I mention it has public transportation (the river line) that drops you off right in front of the school as well as a Rutgers shuttle that takes you to and from the student parking lot!
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Galadriel from Voorhees, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The moment I stepped onto the campus at Rutgers-Camden, I was at home; a huge sigh of happiness escaped me as I walked through the quad. In my two years matriculating there, I have met top-notch professors who have done their utmost to help me learn everything I need to know to become a part of this giant world around us. The school is being threatened by government intervention, but all of us have rallied together and I know that whatever happens in the future that every one of us will continue to bleed Scarlet til the day we die.
Tips for prospective students It is important to know the basics, which should be obvious. Know how to write papers, and how to correct mistakes. You need to be open enough to expand your horizons and engage in intelligent intercourse with both your classmates and your professors. If you see a class you want, make sure you take it, as it may not be available until the next year. One important tip to make things easier is to get your Associate's Degree first and then transfer to Rutgers. It speeds the way and gives you a good foundation with which to begin your Rutgers education. I recommend if you can to take public transit as parking is very expensive. You should join as many clubs as you can, and do as many Independent Studies as possible, as it will allow your professors to get to know you; this is integral for when you need letters of recommendation. Also our professors are excellent teachers and excellent people to know. Enjoy the experience, and get as much as you can out of it, because take it from me, time flies very quickly.
Academic Rigor Many of the classes are very difficult, and the professors expect a great deal out of you. I am a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice, so I can't speak to the rest of the majors, but I have been challenged on a constant basis by the classes and by my professors. However, if you put in the effort, and you actually do the work that is necessary, you will excel at Rutgers-Camden.
Dorm Life I live off-campus, so I don't know about the dorm life. However, from other students I have heard that the dorms are very satisfactory.
Food and Dining Food at the Campus Center is somewhat costly, but all of it is tasty and quick. There is the much-needed Starbucks that none of us could live without. The dining room provides for every type of culinary preference.
What to do for fun There is a lot to do on campus that is both fun and rewarding; this includes a great deal of community services. This is important because the campus is in a city that needs as much help as it can get. There are many groups, theater opportunities, and we have a few pool tables on the first floor of the Campus Center. The sororities and fraternities have events throughout the year, and the various groups work tirelessly to entertain the students.
Bang for the buck The name of Rutgers carries with it respect and prestige, for a relatively minor tuition. There is no better school for those who are in South Jersey, or anywhere else, who want a first rate education but also wants a small campus with dedicated professors.
Great for these types of students Rutgers-Camden is great for urban students, or students in other areas that don't want to or can't commute to New Brunswick. It is the premiere choice in South Jersey because of the prestige the name carries. However, it is more than just a name; all of Rutgers is part of a centuries long tradition that any student would be lucky to a part.
Campus Safety While Rutgers-Camden is indeed in the center of the city of Camden, New Jersey, we not only have the city police patrolling on a constant basis, we have our own internal police force and security guards posted along all the streets on which students would be walking. I have been here for two years and have never once not felt completely safe. The campus is beautiful and well-maintained. No student who is considering Rutgers-Camden need worry about their safety while they matriculate.
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Jennifer from Hamden, CT
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Sarah from Clementon, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I enrolled as a transfer student from a local county college, and have learned a great deal after a year in. All of the professors I've had have been very approachable and the on-line class options are both informative and convenient.
Am enjoying being here Rutgers Camden is a nice campus nestled in a not so nice neighborhood, but I've not experienced any problems and security is always around. Some of the older buildings could use some updates; the science lecture hall leaks when it rains too hard.
Bang for the buck For a world class higher level education, Rutgers cannot be beat! In-state rates are very affordable. You will get an even greater bang for your buck if you take your first two years of classes at a community college and transfer in with your Associates degree.
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Amanda from Gibbstown, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors are very helpful. They want to see you succeed. If you are having trouble with a class, Rutgers-Camden has a learning center that can help you out with whatever subject you need. Be prepared to study and read long chapters. It's a HUGE difference between high school.
Am enjoying being here The first couple weeks were strange. I felt like an outcast because I knew absolutely no one. But after a few more weeks, you start to recognize people from your classes and you can put names to faces. You start to become friends with alot of people, they're in your boat too--they don't know anyone either.
Bang for the buck If you are in-state student at Rutgers, it's definitely a bang for the buck. You can't beat the price and the name your getting in the school. Rutgers is known around the world.
Tips for prospective students This is a great school. Definitely apply, you won't regret it. It's a commuter school, so only 500 people live on campus.
Great for these types of students Students who want to live at home and go to a great state school; commuters; who want their degree in 4 years; who want a great education for not alot of money
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