Some Smart Ways to Be Smart: Guide to UR Resources
The University of Rochester offers a myriad of academic resources to help you with your course work. Being aware of these resources and taking advantage of them to the fullest…
6 Tips to Surviving the Infamous Rochester Snow!
One of the most well known facts about Rochester is that we get an insane amount of snow. There are definitely horror stories like how we got over 24 inches…
Meet me at…Wilson Commons!
At the University of Rochester, Wilson Commons is one of the main sites of the student union; a place to meet up with friends, catch a meal, and relax. Food…
UR Student Employment
Attaining student employment is a common goal for college students. The University of Rochester Medical Center, Dining Services, Residential Life, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, libraries—there are numerous…
Summer Study Abroad 2019: Writing in London!
Considering studying abroad? To put it simply: do it! I spent my summer studying abroad in London, and I not only learned about my study abroad course (“Media, Gender, and…
UR Students Helping Honduras: Spring Break in Honduras
“We won’t change the world over spring break. But we can learn about and observe the long term partnerships SHH has with communities to decrease violence and poverty for their…
Club of the Day: BCS & Neuroscience Undergraduate Council
There are many different student organizations offered at the University of Rochester. From academic clubs to sports teams to Greek life to a myriad of other extracurriculars, there is something…
What To Do During Winter Break
Staying on campus during winter break? There’s still so much you can do! Winters at Rochester can be brutal. But that doesn’t mean your break has to be the same.…
Why I Chose to Live in Southside
When I was first presented with the housing options for my sophomore year, I did not even consider living at Southside: far distance, potential disconnect with others, and limited dining…
My 14 Tips for Your First Year
After completing an eventful first year here at the University of Rochester, I have picked up on some tips around campus. I have also realized what has benefitted me the…