Taking questions

<p>If you want to show med schools you’re well rounded and can handle a rigorous course load, you could always double major in bio (or another science major) and something else completely different. If you’re doing premed med anyway, you won’t have to take that many extra classes to satisfy the bio reqs. Plus, double majoring gets you out of a bunch of liberal learning requirements. Having AP credit also makes this a lot easier. The only bad thing about doing this would be that you would have less flexibility in choosing classes (fewer electives) so you might not have as many opportunities to take random classes you find interesting. Doing a concentration is also an option.</p>

<p>What do you know about the Digital Arts and Interactive Media majors? Is the equipment state of the art? Are the professors involved in these fields or are they mostly instructing? Are there opportunities for internships?</p>

<p>My second question is that TCNJ is only 45 min from Philadephia. Do students go there as well or do they mostly not venture into the city?</p>

<p>thanks</p>

<p>Interactive Multimedia is supposed to be a pretty good program. They just made a new art building for them and it’s really nice. Here’s their website:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.tcnj.edu/~imm/[/url]”>http://www.tcnj.edu/~imm/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Information about the professors: <a href=“http://www.tcnj.edu/~imm/people.php[/url]”>http://www.tcnj.edu/~imm/people.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Projects made by IMM majors: <a href=“http://www.tcnj.edu/~imm/gallery.php[/url]”>http://www.tcnj.edu/~imm/gallery.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I would come visit the school. What does your son or daughter want to do in multimedia? Audio production? Video production? Graphic design? 3D animation? Game design? </p>

<p>I’m not sure about opportunities for internships but if you email Chris Ault at: <a href=“mailto:ault@tcnj.edu”>ault@tcnj.edu</a>
he should be able to answer all of your questions.</p>

<p>Some go into the city especially upperclassmen but my friends don’t really. It all depends though. If you want to go into Philly it’s not very hard to. It shouldn’t be hard for your son/daughter to find friends who want to go.</p>

<p>Thanks for the info. We will come visit the school probably in the spring. My son is interested in computers and video games but also photo, animation and audio so I am mostly exploring options there. I didn’t realize they do help with internships which is very good to know. I will ask about that when we visit.</p>

<p>I ask about going to Phily because I know Ewing doesn’t have much going on so on the weekends I wondered if students ventured out farther.</p>

<p>Don’t be put off by Ewing being a small town. The college has events everyday that you can go to so even though the surrounding town isn’t exactly the most exciting city there is still a lot of stuff to do. The 601 (NJ Transit) has a stop right on campus and can take you directly to the train station if you want to head to New York or Philly, and the school has their Loop Bus which takes you to stores and malls on Route 1 including Quakerbridge Mall, the Hamilton Train Station, an AMC theater, and Nassau Pavilion. The events here on campus are usually pretty cool, there are lots of comedians (Lewis Black came earlier this year, Margeret Cho next week, and Sassy Gay Friend was here last weekend) and musicians that come to perform and next week we are actually having our Spring Concert with ■■■■■, Mike Posner, and 3OH!3. Don’t rule TCNJ out because they don’t have the typical ‘college town’.</p>

<p>Good to know cometstarg. I will be able to mention that to my son when we come visit.</p>

<p>I was admitted for the 2011 year as a transfer student. Do you know anyone who has had to deal with transfer housing? I know there is a wait list and you are given housing in order of the distance in which you live from campus, but I live only an hour away. If I’m not granted housing, would it be worth looking for something off campus or should I just take the commute?</p>

<p>Do you know any political science majors that are hoping to go to law school? How is the poli sci program in general?
Also, overall, are you happy with your decision to go to TCNJ?</p>

<p>Can you tell me what the gym is like at TCNJ for non-athletes? I heard it was pretty sucky, old and dirty. What are the hours like for the non-athlete gym? I like to know why if we pay the same, the athletes get the better gym and more availability at many colleges.</p>

<p>Went to the accepted students day and checked out the activities fair. I thought there was supposed to be a dance team at TCNJ, but nothing in sight. What is the school spirit like at TCNJ?</p>

<p>Last question, where does one go junior and senior year to look for housing?</p>

<p>Hello all! We’ll be on this popping into this thread to to help Dean Rifkin answer some of your questions.</p>

<p>Jessyqt: The reason for a separate fitness center for athletes and non-athletes is so that athletic teams can take their practice to the fitness center with out disrupting the general population. The hours of the Physical Enhancement Center are:</p>

<p>M - Th : 7am to 10pm
F : 7am to 8pm
Sat - Sun : 10am to 6pm</p>

<p>There is a dance team on campus. My apologies for not having them present on Accepted Students Day! Here is their description on the Student Organization page:</p>

<pre><code> Dance Team
The team was formed in 1998, and is open to all TCNJ students. Tryouts are held
every september, with some in April if needed. We are a high energy group, with
most girls having extensive dance training, but also with some who have had little
to none. For more information, please e-mail dancers@tcnj.edu
</code></pre>

<p>Typcially, school spirit is associated with large universities and big sporting events. At TCNJ, we are a smaller college, but our retention rate is high (95%) and our students genuinely enjoy their experience here. If you walk around campus, you’ll notice plenty of students wearing TCNJ gear! </p>

<p>On campus, juniors and seniors typically live in the Townhouses or the apartments (Hausdoerffer Hall or Phelps Hall). Here is a link to more information on upper classmen housing opportunities. [Residential</a> Education & Housing :: The College of New Jersey](<a href=“http://www.tcnj.edu/~reslife/assignments/housing-uc.html]Residential”>The College of New Jersey | Residential Education and Housing)</p>

<p>I hope you find this information helpful!</p>

<p>What % of Juniors and what % of seniors are living on campus?</p>

<p>Jessyqt: Approximately 65% of juniors and seniors live on campus. Those who do not live on campus usually live within a few mile radius of campus.</p>

<p>There is a strong possibility that I will attend TCNJ this upcoming fall, but I am still in the decision making process. At TCNJ I intend to play on the lacrosse team and study Biology. I aspire to attend Dental School in the future. Do you feel that TCNJ prepares students well for graduate school? Do you believe that student athletes that pursue the sciences and careers in health care are able to succeed if they are willing to work diligently? Any information is greatly appreciated!!!</p>

<p>I’m a Bio major at TCNJ. Although I haven’t graduated yet and entered grad school, I feel as though TCNJ prepares you very well - especially to those in the Bio program. The class sizes are very small and bio majors have to go through a rigorous curriculum. If you’re serious about grades you’ll be forced to develop a good work ethic. Obviously being an athlete anywhere is a solid commitment, but of course athletics here doesn’t play a major role like it would be at a state school. Honestly it’s just like doing a sport in high school with a rigorous curriculum. If you manage your time you’ll be good. </p>

<p>Can freshman have cars on campus? I read about the pricing on the school website but no mention of whether or not freshman could bring a car or not. </p>

<p>Unless they changed the rules, I’m pretty sure freshmen can’t bring cars unless you come up with a really good excuse. </p>

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