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Rosemont College is located just 11 miles from Center City Philadelphia. Rosemont's "Main Line" location is walking distance to rail transport that connects to the entire metropolitan area. The College's suburban setting offers a secure environment that allows our community of learners to grow as individuals while discovering their hidden talents.
Rosemont is a moderately selective college. As such, it is important that we are confident that you have the academic skills to achieve success in the classroom at Rosemont. Your GPA (grade point average), the quality of the curriculum you studied in high school, standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) or required interview if you are applying with the ROCO Option (not submitting your test scores), admissions essay, and letter of recommendation (optional) will be reviewed during the admissions process.
Rosemont College participates at the NCAA Division III level. The Ravens athletic teams are members of the Colonial States Athletic Conference. Our athletics program is growing rapidly. We currently have 13 athletic teams at Rosemont.
There is plenty to do at Rosemont and in our surrounding areas!
Participate in one of our clubs: Rose Grows (environmental club), Yoga Club, Jest and Gesture (theater club), and Thorn (literary club) are just a few examples. Also, Rosemont encourages students who share similar interests to start their own clubs.
Just hang around campus and there's plenty going on: Family Weekend, Spring Formal, Penny Toss, and a seemingly unlimited amount of Ravens athletic events to attend
Rosemont sponsors off-campus events as well, such as bus trips to Manhattan or visit one of Philadelphia's famous museums or take in a professional sports game like the Phillies.
Philadelphia and its surrounding area offers a variety of events to suit your tastes. Whether it's going to Spruce Street Harbor Park, taking in the lights at the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival, attending a play in one of Philly's opulent theaters, visiting historic sites such as Independence Hall or Valley Forge, or dining out on Penn's Landing, you'll get the true Philadelphia experience.
Yes! Rosemont College encourages all of its students to expand their learning horizons.
Rosemont College partners with The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University, American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), Academic Programs International (API), and Travel and Education (T&E) for semester abroad programs. We offer several short-term study abroad opportunities in the summer to Italy, Spain, Ireland, and Ecuador. Some of our classes even include study abroad components involving ten-day trips during the fall and spring breaks.
The amount of scholarship awarded varies based on your high school GPA (grade point average), and SAT/ACT standardized test scores. Students applying with the ROCO Option (test-optional), are also considered for merit scholarships.
There are also Rosemont grants available for students who demonstrate sufficient financial need through the FAFSA process.


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When someone is overwhelmed by anxiety it has the ability to leave them hopeless. If anxiety is having a major impact on your life, you will be interested in finding out what to do to eliminate that anxiety as quickly as you can. Keep reading this article to determine how you can fight anxiety.
To prevent anxiety from pulling you down, make sure to get enough physical exercise each day to keep your nerves calm. Physical exertion causes the release of endorphins, thus causing you to feel naturally contented and relaxed. In addition, physical activity is recommended for your general well being.
Your breathing can be disrupted by an anxiety attack, so by trying to control your breathing, you may be able to relax. Count to yourself as you breathe to relax. To get the most out of the technique, make sure that you choose a quiet place to begin practicing your controlled breathing.
When you awake each morning, say some positive messages to yourself out loud. Voice what you wish to accomplish that day and how you want to spend it. With your goals thus set in your mind, do everything you can to fulfill them over the course of the day.
Establish some daily goals for yourself. When you create a goal in your mind to achieve, you can focus your thoughts on the success of reaching it. This will allow your mind to stay busy so that you can focus on something other than stressful thoughts that cause anxiety.
Sometimes, people that have a lot of anxiety start to crave salt often. The craving is the result of the body's need for the salt. Do not add sodium, which is often responsible for hypertension, to your diet without the advice of a qualified physician.
To help stabilize your anxiety, always keep busy. With inactivity, your mind resorts to dwelling on negative issues or worries you may have. Little things, like cleaning your house or washing the car can really help you.
A diary is a great way to help manage your anxiety. Some people keep stressful thoughts locked in their heads and need to find a way to let go of them. When writing in a journal, write down not only the things that are causing your anxiety, but also how you are feeling about certain situations. By using this technique you can free yourself of current anxiety as well as learning new ways to cope with stress.
Don't fall into a sedentary or monotonous routine. If your job requires a great deal of sitting, try to use your breaks to exercise or at least walk around a bit. Do stretching exercises to help stretch and release tension in your muscles. When you're at home, remain active by taking walks, and limit the time you spend sitting in front of the television set. It is good to rest, but a large quantity of it can make you feel more anxious.
You need to be able to accept that there will always be uncertainties in life. When you spend so much time worrying about everything going on, your life is not enhanced or made more predictable. This can prevent you from enjoying the good things currently going on. Realize that you don't have to have instant solutions to every possible problem that could arise in life. Try to just place your faith in the future and live in the present.
Make sure to get a full night's sleep to help fight anxiety. When you don't get enough sleep, it doesn't just cause physical problems; it can also lead to mental problems, which means it can worsen your anxiety. A full night's sleep of seven to eight hours, is best for every adult.
Change your brain chemicals through exercise. Anxiety is triggered by low serotonin but exercise combats that. Exercising–anything from taking a walk to pumping iron at the gym–causes your body to produce more feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine. This does not only decrease anxiety, but it also decreases depression as well.
Try to have someone that you can talk to when it comes to your problems, as well as about the things that you are worried about. There is nothing more important to an anxiety sufferer than a good support system. Talking about what is causing your stress can help your chronic anxiety, compared to keeping it inside.
Doing things that seem silly, like dancing, can distract you from panicking. Distraction is a great way of dealing with anxiety. Just do what you must and what you can based on whatever circumstances in which you find yourself.
There's one thing in particular that helps reduce anxiety quickly and easily. Finding something to smile or laugh about each day can have a positive effect on anxiety. Take some time to think of things which make you happy and for which you are grateful. Stave off anxiety attacks by calling a cheerful friend or putting on a funny movie.
Chamomile Tea
Educate yourself on different types of beverages that can help you cope with anxiety. Some people report that chamomile tea is perfect for de-stressing. Consider drinking some chamomile tea today and see if it reduces your feelings of anxiety.
Join a yoga group with your friends to minimize the anxiety that you feel. A good way to reduce anxiety issues is to try some yoga. You can refresh yourself by getting more in physical balance using yoga.
If you're dealing with anxiety problems, it's vital to make sure you're sleeping a sufficient amount every night. Lack of sleep may surely make anxious thoughts and feeling much worse. As the anxiety worsens, it causes actual physical symptoms, too. Try to get yourself about 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night.
The odds are now in your favor. You now have several sound strategies for battling everyday anxiety. There is no shortage of information on anxiety. By learning and building your resource base, you can make this knowledge work for you and increase your well-being.

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Alexander Diepeveen
Senior Associate
Alexander Diepeveen is a Senior Associate in ICF's Aerospace and MRO practice. His work focuses on market and financial forecasts, commercial due diligence and aftermarket strategies.
Prior to joining ICF, Alexander worked as a trainee at EUROCONTROL, the European Organization for Safety in Air Navigation in Brussels, where he took part in the SESAR project and airspace design. He is an active private pilot and is certified as a glider flight instructor.
Alexander holds an MSc. in Aerospace Engineering from TU Delft.


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"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present."
Francis Bacon
It seems to me that the drama of life take place between two opposites. There is light and there is darkness, there is good and there is evil…
Yes, night comes just after a good day ends, winter comes after the colours of autumn fade away and storm comes after we enjoyed a nice weather. This is how our Word works. It is not good, it is not bad. It is a fact.
This very well might be the most important lessons in our life to learn. We should understand that we need both to enjoy the drama of life, to enjoy the journey. Even though very often it might not feel like this is the best way…
Do you think that we would have light without darkness? I don't think so! It would not have the same meaning. The purpose of light is to make darkness disappear.
Do you think that there would be good without an evil? I don't think so! It would not have the same meaning. The purpose of good is to overcome evil.
Yes, the drama of life take place between two opposites. When we know it and we accept it, we can do something about it!
The moment I understood this concept I realized that the game of life is to move the balance to the light site of the force.
Now I can accept that there will be darkness in my life, I just do my best to have more light than darkness.
Now I can accept that there will be some evil in my life, I just do my best to have more good than evil around me.
Focusing on doing my best to push the balance to the light side of force makes it much easier to deal with all the negativity around me…
Therefore, I am wishing you and me to be at least 51% of the time on the light side of force!