This is a review of Rutgers University in New Brunswick. Take a look at some facts, academics, entertainment, and life in general at Rutgers University.
Rutgers Facts
Rutgers University is located in New Brunswick, in central New Jersey. It is right in between New York and Philadelphia, about 1 hour and 15 minutes from each major city. It's also a short drive from the Jersey shore.
Rutgers was chartered in 1766. It is the State University of New Jersey. Like New Jersey, Rutgers has a very diverse student body population. It ranks sixth in AAU (Association of American Universites) in minority enrollment. It is third in its percentage of African-American student enrolled and sixth in the percentage of Asian students. The total population of students in New Brunswick is over 35,000.
There are five campuses in the New Brunswick division of Rutgers – College Avenue, Busch, Cook, Douglass, and Livingston. Each campus is just a short bus ride away. There is also a train station located within walking distance of College Avenue Campus.
Rutgers Academics
Rutgers is a selective school. The average SAT score of students accepted at Rutgers is around 1200. Once accepted, there are over one-hundred majors offered and hundreds of classes offered each semester. There are several schools you can apply to in your second year to focus your studies, such as the School of Business, The School of Communication, The Mason Gross School of the Arts, and the School of Engineering.
The teachers are excellent and they genuinely care about their students. They all have office hours where students can come for extra help. There are also tutoring services available for students who need them. To help you get your work done, there is also a large library and computer center.
Life on College Avenue Campus
Across the street from the dorms is the Rutgers Student Center. There you can pass the time playing billiards and video game machines. The Student Center also hosts several guest speakers and comics every year for your entertainment.
Next to the Student Center is the gymnasium where you can play basketball or lift weights to stay in shape. The gym also hosts musical concerts every year. There are also many different intramural sports that you can play and organizations that you can join.
You also develop a camaraderie with your floormates. You'll find yourself spending hours together playing video games, cards, or just hanging out in the lounge chatting. On weekends (and sometimes weekdays) you can unwind from a tough week of studying by going to a party at one of many fraternities located within walking distance from the dorms. You can even join a frat or a sorority if you're willing to go through the initiation process.
Many students complain about the food at Brower Commons, the campus cafeteria. For those, there are other options. On select days, there is take-out available. One day there is pasta, one day chicken nuggets or spicy hot wings, and one day delicious subs made fresh just for you. In the Student Center there is a Wendy's, a pizza place, a Chinese food place, and a cheesesteak place. There are also several places around campus for good Italian or Chinese fast food. There are also trucks on campus where you can get a good fat cat.
If you are looking for a good school in the Northeast for higher education, you should definitely consider Rutgers University in New Brunswick. It is in a good location, diverse, has great academics, and offers a wide array of leisure activities and good food. Pay a visit to Rutgers and you will get an educational guided tour that will surely sell you on the pros of going to Rutgers University.
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