It is time to celebrate the #RUClassOf2022 as they transition to their next chapter! Over the next few weeks, we will share stories from our soon-to-be graduates about how their time at Rutgers has shaped them into who they are today 📚
Meet Jake Rattigan, a graduating senior at @rutgersartsandsciences majoring in Psychology and Economics while minoring in Spanish.
“Above all else, I have internalized the importance of compassion for oneself and others during my time at Rutgers. Having grown up in a small farming town, I’ve always embraced robust community bonds and serving others, but Rutgers taught me how to channel this love to form meaningful connections with diverse peoples abroad and become an active global citizen.
Rutgers University Alternative Breaks (RUAB) allowed me to take part in a larger mission to provide community-centered education and service regarding various social and environmental issues. From supporting people affected by HIV/AIDS and homelessness to assistin...