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The Office of Housing and Residence Life plays an integral role in supporting students on the Newark campus

RU-N Staff

Dr. So’s advice to students is to be open to experiences and directions that are “not a part of the plan.” “Pay attention to the unexpected,” she says, “because that just might be where the best opportunity lies.”

"My most memorable experience with the Center is when we attended the Creating Change conference in Philadelphia. The conference created an elevated platform for my own personal and professional growth, while still giving myself and others the space to build new relationships and create long-lasting memories. Without a doubt, the Center has both created and extended a sense of warmth and community that can’t be found anywhere else."

RU-N Alumna, Class of 2018; Staff

She asks, “what can you do with what you are given?”  Following her mother’s example, this self-described social justice warrior uses her resources to make change in the world.

On this campus, I believe there’s something out there for everyone, you just have to seek it! 

My favorite thing about Honor Council would have to be that it’s much like a family more than an organization.

The Office of Veteran Affairs has been a huge factor in my success at Rutgers – Newark.

Through my involvement in campus student life as an undergraduate, I was able to serve in multiple leadership roles, build lifelong skills, and cultivate a network greater than I could have imagined. 

Orientation programs and social events organized by the OISS are beneficial in learning and experiencing the student culture at Rutgers.