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Reva T.
Major: Human Resource Management
Major: Public Policy (Pre-Law Track), Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Hillsborough, New Jersey
Hometown: Princeton, New Jersey
Class of 2025
Class of 2024
My mom gave me her Rutgers t-shirt4the one she had
Throughout my life, I have lived everywhere. Princeton is
while she was a Rutgers student. Every time I put it on, I am
where I call home, but my family lives in Saudi Arabia. In
reminded of my family’s legacy. Both my mom and aunt
fact, I did a lot of my growing up in Saudi. For high school,
are Rutgers alumnae. I grew up learning about Rutgers, and
I attended a boarding school right outside of Philadelphia.
when I visited campus during my senior year of high school
I am fortunate for my varied living experiences. They have
and saw my mom’s stories and memories come alive, I felt a
given me a di昀erent perspective on the world that I am able
sense of belonging. I was meant to be a Scarlet Knight.
to share with individuals, which is something I admire most
Rutgers was one of the only schools on the east coast
about my journey.
with a human resource management major. I was unsure
Di昀erent perspectives are what make Rutgers great! I don’t
about pursuing the major until I took a class with Professor
think people know just how diverse we are. For me, the
Greenbaum, an instructor who had an industry career. When
most rewarding thing about Rutgers is being able to walk
I realized he still cared about his 昀eld and was teaching to
on campus and see people of all di昀erent walks of life,
share his learning with future industry leaders, like me, I
backgrounds, and colors and beliefs. At Rutgers, you are able
was inspired. That was when I could see myself in human
to connect with a community of individuals—some you have
resource management.
quite a few things in common with and others who challenge
During my next year, professors for other classes in my major
you to grow.
were also engaging and enthusiastic, and they were so kind
I aspire to be challenged constantly and wanted a place
and willing to help. In fact, all the professors I had—even in
where I could experience new things and be exposed to
courses outside my major4were extremely passionate. The
di昀erent professional, personal, social, and academic
way my professors spoke about their course material was
possibilities. I was involved in quite a lot here at Rutgers—
how I wanted to feel about my chosen professional path; I
including being chapter president of Alpha Chi Omega,
was determined to 昀nd passion.
assistant director for Rutgers University Dance Marathon on
Through my interactions with my professors and involvement
in the RU SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
undergraduate chapter, I was able to meet other students
pursuing a human resource management major and gain
more knowledge about the 昀eld. Organization events as
well as networking and advancement occasions gave me a
glimpse of the possibilities a昀܀er graduation.
Today, I have my own memories to add to my family’s
Rutgers stories, and I look forward to where my future and
career can lead me.
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Kayla C.
the dancer relations team, and events coordinator for the
Pre-Law Society. I was also a member of the Coalition of
Women of Color and Jhoom Dynamix, a South Asian female
dance team. My involvement pushed me outside my comfort
zone and allowed me to see Rutgers in a di昀erent light. As a
result, I am a well-rounded individual motivated to positively
impact society.
That is exactly what I intend to do. As an aspiring lawyer, I will
give back to the world by giving a voice to individuals that
may not have the courage to speak up.
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