Our Stories. Your Stories.
Angelica Ocasio
My role within Student Affairs has given me the opportunity to build meaningful connections, improve my leadership skills, and contribute to creating a healthier and safer environment for all students.
Rebecca Vera
I thought that my recovery life and my academic life couldn’t mix, but I’m so grateful for the Collegiate Recovery community at Rutgers Newark.
Erika Martinez
As an undocumented person, I have and continues to advocate
Ana Calderon
I will always be thankful for the amount of support this institution has given me during my three years as an undergraduate student.
Ciara Guzman Walker
Through my role as a member, I became an Honor Council chief and served as a leader for my community, which encouraged me to work on my interpersonal and communicative skills with my members.
Rafeya Rahman
Through being a member of HPD, I learned how to better understand and connect with my peers, giving back to our vibrant RU-N community.
Elise Leight
RU-N Alumna, Class of 2008
“Use your voice,” she says, “let people see who you are and what makes you different,” because employers are often looking for the skills and perspectives that they don’t have on their teams.
Mi Hyun Yoon
The Office of Housing and Residence Life plays an integral role in supporting students on the Newark campus
Khaleya Kelly
RU-N Student, Class of 2022
“Find your place here. Don’t let others dictate how you progress through life. Do it for yourself, not anyone else.”
Deion Session
The space showed to true meaning of what intersectionality truly means to me and a lot of what they provided for me will always stick with me.