Etiquette

• “Having a bad attitude as a freshmen isn’t a good look.” – Liz Reuter, junior, health and science

• “Don’t wear cargo pants and lanyards.” – Elihu Valentin, junior, chemical engineering

• “Don’t wear your lanyard around your neck, it’s like a neon sign that says ‘I’m a freshman.'” – Steven Schwartz, junior, chemical engineering

• “Don’t smoke weed in your room.” – Zach Howard, senior, law and justice

• “Be sure to refer to them as professors, not teachers.” – Celie Austin, junior, human performance in a clinical setting

Organization

• “Organization of a dorm room is key.” – Ryan Juechter, senior, chemical engineering

• “This is probably the most freedom you’ve ever had with your time, so figure out how to balance it in a way that works for you and helps you to grow and succeed in as many aspects as possible.” – Sarah McCullough, junior, economics

• “Try to plan your days ahead of time, it will make studying easier.” – James Hambor, junior, physics

• “Don’t procrastinate on assignments. Always start them early so you can have time to review it afterwards.” – Jordan Lowe, senior, health promotion and wellness management

Eating

• “Don’t share food.” – Joseph Tronlone, junior, political science

  

• “Call it ‘Prof’s Place’ and not ‘Grill Nation.’” – Paul Bayruns, junior, computer science

• “Only eat Jersey Mike’s.” – Jaclyn Fraioli, junior, psychology

• “Don’t drink the water.” – Tyler Mellan, junior, business

Socializing/Alone time

• “Time alone is just as important as time with your friends.” – Taylor Pankiewicz, junior, biochemistry

• “Be open to learning about other people. College is a place where people feel free to express themselves. Embrace who you are and embrace everyone around you.” – Tyler Higgins, junior, health and exercise science

• “Make friends with as many people in your major as you can, including upperclassmen. You never know when you’ll need help learning something or a partner for a project/lab.” – Andrew Getler, senior, electrical and computer engineering

• “Freshmen honestly shouldn’t be afraid to start conversations with strangers… I met my best friend because we were waiting in line to get a free goldfish and when he told a dirty joke to his friends, I turned around and laughed.” – Bridget Silhol, senior, secondary education and English

• “Sit in your lounge for a few hours and you will most likely meet the nicest people and bond over the whole course of the year.” – Angelica Ritorto, junior, finance

Getting involved

• “Joining clubs is the best way to find friends who have a common interest.” – Liz Reuter, junior, health and science

• “Get involved in things, particularly things that look good on a resume. It’s especially important for freshmen engineers to get involved with their branch specific clubs ASAP, like I’m with American Society of Mechanical Engineers.” – Tom Mosolovich, junior, mechanical engineering

• “Commuters: get involved in RAH (Rowan After Hours) or anything on campus in general. It makes your time in college more enjoyable and less like continued high school.” – Bree Hummel, junior, sports and exercise science

Succeeding

• “Take risks. Don’t be afraid to do things out of your comfort zone. You’re in a new place full of new people to meet and new experiences to have. Don’t waste opportunities.” – Melinda Ballard, junior, radio, television, and film

• “Get to know your professors. Go to their office hours, make sure they know who you are.” – Amanda Isaksen, senior, psychology

• “When dealing with issues involving credits and registration, contact your department chair. Don’t contact the advisor or registrar.” – Molly Brusser, junior, public relations

• “You get out what you put in. Some kids just go through the motions and skate by with B’s and C’s, other kids connect with their teachers on a personal level and get job/internship opportunities offered to them. With that said, don’t forget to have fun. College is the time of your life, but it’ll be over in the blink of an eye.” – Nick Hand, senior, computer science

• “Don’t be afraid to change your major if you’re really unhappy. I switched and it was definitely one of the biggest decisions I’ve had to make, but I don’t regret it for a second and I’m happier than ever.” – Sarah Bearint, senior, public relations