Pruthi Talvekar
National Transfer Student Week—every third week in October—celebrates transfer students and the professionals who support them on their journeys. Join us in recognizing those who have made this journey! #TransferStudentWeek.
Here we meet Pruthvi Talvekar, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Business Administration. Talvekar transferred from Middlesex County College right when COVID hit in the Spring of 2020. He shares his perception of this transition:
“Rutgers is a diverse school with people from all the backgrounds across the globe. Since my transfer it has been very easy to communicate and talk to everyone. SEBS is a home for students who have a keen interest in their subject. Advising is very transparent and you can chat with the dean and assistant dean directly with the help of zoom rooms in specific time lots. A special thanks to Dr. Joseph Ventola as well as Dr. Anne Carr-Schmid who have been very helpful in this transition to a four-year university despite a tight online schedule.
Every person at Rutgers has a story which is inspiring and drives you to go and study on campus despite the challenges. In my first semester I was inspired by the story of Drs. Michael and Suzanne Sukhdeo while taking Evolutionary Animal Behavior with them – the duo is unstoppable. The university has taken great care in this period of COVID and transitioned students and activities back on campus which brings college life at its best. I am very grateful to be a part of this community and look forward to the coming years at New Brunswick campus. Forever Scarlet.”