Kayla Zilke

I'm a member of the Class of 2021 from Seattle, WA majoring in psychology with minors in business and environmental humanities. I'm involved with Quidditch, GreenSpace, EcoReps, intramural sports, the Student Association of Vegan and Vegetarian Youth, and Hatha Yoga.

kzilke@u.rochester.edu

RECENT POSTS

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The Mindful University Project

December 17, 2019

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…

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Getting Ready to Study Abroad

December 12, 2019

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,…

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Environmental Health, Humanities, Science, and Studies

November 30, 2019

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,…

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What to Do When You Have Too Much on Your Plate

November 25, 2019

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…

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You’ve Got Mail!

October 27, 2019

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…

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Apple Picking Around Rochester

October 20, 2019

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…

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Westside Farmers Market

October 17, 2019

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

October 4, 2019

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…

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Out and About in Rochester

September 30, 2019

While there are plenty of things to keep you busy, there are also many things to do in the city. Here are some of my favorite things to do in…

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EarthFest 2019 at UR

EarthFest is an annual event at Rochester held by the student group Grassroots in honor of Earth Day. What happens each year varies, but the activities are always centered around…

Student attendees at IB Conference 2017

IB vs. UR

In light of IB testing season, I thought I’d write an article for you fellow IB students out there to talk about how the International Baccalaureate program is similar to…

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Going to College Close to Home

For all you folks who live in Rochester and the surrounding area, you may be wondering if it’s a good choice to go to college close to home. As somebody…