By: Angelina Anderson
Something that many Roosevelt students may not know about is our Schaumburg campus near Woodfield mall and Ikea out in the suburbs. As a Roosevelt student, you can take classes at any Roosevelt campus or platform that offers the class you need. Many students think that the Schaumburg campus is only for the pharmacy program, but this is not the case and now with the addition of Robert Morris, Roosevelt also has campuses in Peoria and Waukegan. Personally, I took classes online, at the Chicago campus, and at the Schaumburg campus simultaneously this past spring (spring 2020). As a commuter student this worked out perfectly for me, because it meant one less day I had to commute downtown for classes. During this experience, I also learned that many science classes are offered at the Schaumburg campus and that many of the other students in my class had actually taken their entire program as biology majors at the Schaumburg campus. The Schaumburg campus has many, if not all, of the same resources as the Chicago campus. Some of these resources include, but are not limited to, a library, cafeteria, computer labs, academic success center, and more. The Schaumburg campus does not have dorms and is therefore an entirely commuter campus, with limited options for public transportation nearby (pace bus, Metra, rideshare, etc.).
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By: Angelina Anderson
This semester has been an interesting time for all of us and definitely been a new experience. For those of us on campus for classes or as residents, the school certainly feels like a ghost town and overall is an eerie experience. In semesters past the cafeteria, library, study rooms, and Ida B. Wells lounge would be filled with students throughout the day socializing and studying, as well as different campus events. While a mostly empty campus may seem like a big disadvantage there are also some unexpected upsides. One of which is that it’s the perfect opportunity to go exploring the building with low risk of interrupting a class and finding some good study spots. One of my favorite places to study is the counter on the sixth floor of Wabash because it has a bunch of outlets and tends to be empty even pre-COVID. The SPA coordinator Amparo, has shared that one of her favorite study spots on campus is in the library past the bookcases at a quiet spot where there are some tables. Another great place on campus is the tenth floor of wabash in the different study rooms on the floor that have great views out the windows. Now is also the perfect time to look into joining some clubs and organizations on campus. Even though on-campus events are low currently, the majority of Roosevelt’s organizations are running online and you can join and meet people virtually. Organizations are a great way to make connections on campus with faculty and your peers and make friends and meet people you may share classes with. Photo credits: Amparo Perez |