Rutgers University Student Life in Newark

Trendy Newark: Visit The Division of Global Affairs at Rutgers University-Newark

Rutgers University student life is an important component of a well rounded educational experience. Being within twenty minutes of New York City and two hours from Washington D.C. by train the Division of Global Affairs at Rutgers University-Newark puts scholars within easy reach of and facilitates access to the world's foremost international organizations, financial institutions, non-governmental organizations, and think tanks.  Additionally, Newark is itself a global city with an exciting build up of cafes and public spaces.  Whether you're visiting the Division of Global Affairs as a prospective student, to engage in our seminar series, or as a current student you'll want to follow the links below to find some of Newark's trendy places near the Rutgers University-Newark campus.

Military Park, Newark, NJ

 

History and Culture

• Familiarize yourself with Newark by watching the award winning Rutgers-Newark Documentary, The Once and Future Newark, which follows a tour guided by Dr. Clement Price
• Visit Historic Conklin Hall which houses The Division of Global Affairs
• Enjoy fitness and entertainment programs or take a stroll through Military Park
• Visit Newark Museum

Cafes and Great Eats

• The Coffee Cave offers excellent espresso drinks, famed homemade soups, and specialty teas
• Catch up with friends and colleagues over drinks and a meal at 27 Mix
• For Middle Eastern Cuisine stop in at the Green Chicpea
• Excellent Cambodian Cuisine at Newark's favorite food truck run by popular chef Jerry Ley (catch daily location on twitter)
• Stop in for a pint at a student favorite McGovern's Tavern

Newark in the News

• New York Times: Exploring Cafes and Culture in Newark
• Next City: Forget the "Next Brooklyn" Bring on the Next Newark
• NJ Food Trucks

Rutgers University-Newark Campus

 

Conklin Hall