The College of New Jersey emphasizes collaborative academics, research and internship opportunities, and community-based learning, all of which provide "a great foundation for people who may look for jobs right out of college." While some students conclude that "networking is easy," they also acknowledge that it requires effort: "TCNJ is an extremely competitive institution and [it] forces students to rise to the challenge." Those who embrace the "academic rigor and opportunities" of the programs feel that they "prepare us very well for our careers" and provide numerous "opportunities to take part in multiple organizations, research, and to grow." In addition to all this, "professional development seminars are typically packed." Through it all, students "are always the top priority at the college," and "small class sizes foster close relationships between students and professors." Instructors are said to "maintain excellent academic relationships with their students and are always discussing research, internship, or other involvements." As a result, they get to know you "on a first-name basis and they know your strengths and weaknesses." So, if you are "relying on them for letters of recommendation, or having a professor update you on internship opportunities, the results are tangible" and seem to "have the student's best interest in mind." Multiple respondents acknowledge that "The College of New Jersey is an academically challenging institute that focuses on the preparation of its students for their entire life, not just their career."