Senior Reflections

Summary

Each year, Rutgers University welcomes first-year students from around the nation. During this time of transition, we decided to catch up with recent grads who shared their favorite stories, memories, and offered advice to the university’s newly-minted Scarlet Knights.

Strategy

As part of the Division of Student Affairs’ Welcome Week, first-year and transfer students attend a myriad of events and programs aimed at helping them acclimate to life on the Banks. As they prepared to begin their Rutgers’ journey, we thought it might be helpful for new students to hear from those who once stood in their shoes.

Role: Creative director

Elizabeth O’Brien

Elizabeth O’Brien ’19, a former Lloyd C. Gardner fellow, sister of Alpha Gamma Delta, and SAS Honors Program student, tells us about becoming comfortable with who she is and gives us insight into her fellowship research.

Steven Reyes

Steven Reyes, MGSA ’19, talks about the unsettling part of not having to go to school ever again, and what it is like to face criticism in the world of film.

Richel Diaz

MGSA ’19 graduate, Richel Diaz, tells us about the pressures of post-grad life, being involved in the figure skating club, and offers some advice for incoming and current students

Mohit Mori

Mohit Mori, class of 2019, tells us about the shock of transitioning from high school to college academics, and how his FOMO is no more.