Jamie Rudd

I'm a member of the Class of 2017 majoring in English and anthropology. Originally from a small town in Oregon, I'm currently the Community Service Chair of the Students Helping Honduras service group and presentation editor of the Campus Times newspaper.

jrudd@u.rochester.edu

RECENT POSTS

50 Things I Learned in College

In October 2013, I wrote my first blog post for the University of Rochester’s Office of Admissions. I’d been a Rochester student for just over a month and was still…

Careers and Outcomes

Why I’m Staying in Rochester After I Graduate

Even before people start asking the question, you dread it. “What are you doing after you graduate?” It might seem like an innocent enough inquiry for those parents and professors…

Making a College Dorm Feel Like Home

February 28, 2017

During my four years of blogging I’ve dedicated several posts to my housing experiences. As a freshman, I offered some advice on living in a triple and during my sophomore year,…

Campus Entertainment: Four Years of Ticket Stubs

January 31, 2017

Some of the coolest things about being part of a campus community are the frequent events and entertainment sponsored by student groups and the University. During my time at Rochester,…

10 Things I Would Have Done at Rochester If I’d Had the Time

January 10, 2017

During my three-and-a-half years at Rochester, I’ve done quite a lot. I’ve nearly completed two majors in anthropology and English. I’ve been involved with hall council, the International Theatre Program,…

At the Center of it All – Exploring Northeastern Cities Outside of Rochester

December 7, 2016

The advantages of Rochester aren’t limited to the open curriculum, fantastic professors, and passionate student body. Becoming a Rochester student also comes with the perk of living in a place…

Senior Year Coping Strategies

November 22, 2016

While senior year of college is somewhat different from senior year of high school (we’re older and wiser and have the “real world” waiting for us next year), in many…

Experiential Learning at Rochester

October 14, 2016

Aside from my semester abroad, the current term has proven to be the most unconventional of my college career. Of my four classes, only one is what I would consider…

City of Rochester

Rochester by Bike

September 6, 2016

My second summer in Rochester has certainly been one for the books. I tried new local cuisine, explored more of western New York, made new friends, and had a job that…

Wilson Day 2016: Plug into Rochester, Connect to Your Community

August 16, 2016

My summer jobs It’s hard to believe how fast the past two-and-a-half months have passed, but somehow here we are with less than one month left before school begins again. I’ve…

Finding My Place as a First Year

Among the typical anxieties about beginning college is one that seems to rise above all the rest—Is this really the right place for me? This complex and bothersome sentiment is…

How I Spent the Summer Before College

In just a few days I’ll be making the journey home to Oregon to attend my brother’s high school graduation. While I’ve decided to stick around for another lovely summer…