As a Rutgers University – Camden biology graduate, I have experienced first-handedly the benefits of a Rutgers University education. Most obviously, obtaining an education from a nationally reputed school allowed me to obtain a full-time job within three months of graduation. As a past student and employee at Rutgers-Camden, my education and involvement on the campus allowed me to develop and enhance certain qualities that have been vital in my success today as an individual. As a Biology major graduate, my hope has been to eventually enter the medical field as a nurse. I believe that it isn’t just enough to want to help people but that a true nurse has a pretty unique and practical skill set as well. I am so excited to be able to apply to the Accelerated BS Program at my Alma Mater.
I was given the opportunity to mentor and engage the undergrad population of Rutgers-Camden as a Resident Assistant. While everyday was full of challenges, it was rewarding. I was given the opportunity to develop leadership skills that no other job could offer. I was the eyes and ears for the Residence Life Office and I learned to think quickly and effectively on my feet as RA’s are expected to handle any and every physical or mental crisis thrown their way. I also
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At Rutgers-Camden, multicultural events surround you and you just learn to not only embrace but appreciate them. I’m pretty sure no other University has an annual “Masala Madness” and I think that is one of the unique features of Rutgers-Camden. This encouraged and helped me to gain a broader world view and understanding of other cultures which I have come to find is so important in our world today. This experience at Rutgers-Camden will be essential to my success as a nurse because I will be expected to empathize with patients from all walks of