My Little Trip to Lake Ontario
In an effort to see more of the sights around Rochester before I graduate, I took advantage of one of the nice September Saturdays to go to Lake Ontario with…
Back to School
On August 21st I stepped foot on campus for the first time in over eight months. It was good to be back, but felt very different. Maybe it was…
The Mindful University Project
In light of the end of the semester, I thought I’d write about a University-wide initiative that is working to help students reduce and cope with stress: the Mindful University…
Getting Ready to Study Abroad
Did you know that about 25% of Rochester undergraduates study abroad? Next semester, I’m studying abroad in Copenhagen, which I am extraordinarily excited for. Deciding where to study abroad, applying,…
Environmental Health, Humanities, Science, and Studies
If you are interested in and/or care about the environment, the University of Rochester has options for you! I’m going to be focusing on environmental health, environmental humanities, environmental science,…
What to Do When You Have Too Much on Your Plate
At the activities fair, people are thrusting flyers at you from all directions. Assorted sports balls are flying overhead. People are shouting to communicate. It’s all a blur and somehow…
You’ve Got Mail!
A common piece of advice when you go to college, or as you grow up in general, is to not forget to call your mom. It’s easy to keep in…
Apple Picking Around Rochester
With New York being the second highest producer of apples in the US, it seems like a no-brainer to go apple picking when you’re here. Luckily, there are several places…
Westside Farmers Market
Just across the bridge from campus and a few minutes down Genesee Street lies the Westside Farmers Market. The market runs on Tuesdays from 4 to 8 pm from mid-June…
Summary of My Summer
As we look toward fall, I reflect on my summer! As the Phineas and Ferb intro song goes, “There’s 104 days of summer vacation and school comes along just to…