When you step onto the Stevens campus, it’s clear to see that some very important changes are taking place (I mean, it’s pretty hard to miss the construction around here), but this year we have a quieter and much less bothersome change occurring in our Office of Undergraduate Student Life — the arrival of our new Greek Coordinator, Amanda DePinho!
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Looking back at how naive I was my first semester at Stevens is almost laughable. I mean, I thought having known what I wanted to major in automatically made me secure, when in reality I was just as unsure and nervous as everybody else.
Early in September of every year, the Office of Residential Education hosts a dodgeball tournament, pitting each of the freshman dorms against each other in a color-coded, ball-dodging blast.
At Stevens, students are given multiple opportunities to further their professional development and help secure a job upon graduation. These paths include the Co-op program, internships, and externships.
Club Sports
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in club sports, regardless of experience or skill level. Club sports offer opportunities for students to continue with a sport from high school, or try something totally new.
Every spring, the Entertainment Committee hosts what is arguably the biggest event of the semester: TechFest.
With 37% of the total undergraduate population participating in a fraternity or sorority, Greek life at Stevens has proven itself to be one of the most prevalent extracurricular activities on campus.
College can be a lot, and is both physically and mentally taxing. It is not unusual at all to feel anxious, depressed, drained, or homesick at times.
The start of college opens plenty of doors — including the chance to explore different interests, meet new people, and become a better leader.
Professor Robert M. Donnelly is an author, educator, and brand builder for businesses and individuals. He has been teaching in graduate and undergraduate business programs for over 20 years.