James

My Name Is

James

One Word That Describes Rutgers

One Cool Thing

At this year's homecoming football game against Navy, I had the opportunity to meet and have my picture taken with former Rutgers graduate Randal Pinkett -- who won NBC's "The Apprentice."

Home State

New Jersey

Campus

Rutgers-New Brunswick

College

Rutgers College

Majors

English , History

Grad Date

Graduated Spring 2006

Post-Graduation Plans

Rutgers Graduate School of Education

Academic Honors

Rutgers College Honors Program, PHI BETA KAPPA, National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), History Honors Society (Phi Alpha Theta), Deans Award for Academic and Co-Curricular Excellence, William H. S. Demarest Scholarship, Rutgers University Class of 1945 Scholarship, John Perrine Scholarship (all through Rutgers College).

Rutgers Reflects the World

My perspective of the world changed when I came to Rutgers. Like many students, I met people from all around the world and I feel very proud that I've had that experience. Also, I am grateful that I can contribute my heritage to the University as a 1st-generation Italian American.

Rutgers Experiences

Rutgers has provided me with so many opportunities, but my great experience was definitely my study abroad trip to England. I am grateful that Rutgers provided me with that opportunity. I'm also very happy with the academic support I received while at the University. I was succesfully able to complete a double major and a graduate level program, all in five years.

Internships

Rutgers Undergraduate Admissions; Teacher Education placements at Bound Brook Elementary, South Brunswick H.S. and Edison H.S.

Rutgers Traditions

Football games, RutgersFest, Convocation

Volunteer Experiences

I volunteer for the Study Abroad program, I do information sessions, and I was also very active in New Student Orientation.

Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

Co-Founder of RU Out of State Student Organization, Tinsley Volunteers.

Why Rutgers?

I chose Rutgers because of its unique five-year education program. Although I live less than five minutes away, I truly believed that all my goals could be achieved at Rutgers, regardless of location.