Rachel Markowitz

rmarkow2@u.rochester.edu

RECENT POSTS

First-Year Residence Halls 101

Moving into a residence hall was one of the things I was most excited about prior to my first year, because I love being in a community and love being…

Lessons from a Socially Distanced First Year of College

When I was in elementary school, I received a t-shirt that said “Class of 2020” on it. I was confused. 2020 was in the distant future. My teacher explained that…

Choosing Your Major When You are Undecided

February 19, 2024

“So, what’s your major?” This question is perhaps the most universal casual conversation topic among college students. Peers, family, professors alike all seem to have the same curiosity. However, this…

Study Abroad at the University of Rochester

December 5, 2023

College is the perfect time to broaden your horizons, and for particularly adventurous students, this means living and taking classes in a foreign country. In fact, 25% of students at…

Early Decision and Regular Decision: Which is Right for You?

October 31, 2023

So, you have officially determined that the University of Rochester is one of your top choice schools. Congratulations! Now, you have one more option to weigh before you send out…

Making the Most of Your Campus Tour

September 26, 2023

Of all parts of the college application process, I always found campus tours to be the most fun. Rather than just writing essays, studying for standardized tests, and comparing programs,…

LGBTQ at Rochester

The University of Rochester recently received a 5/5 star rating from the Campus Pride Index for LGBTQ inclusivity, recognizing the University’s commitment to making the community safe and accepting in…

Surviving your First College Exam Season

Exam season is possibly one of the most daunting aspects of starting college. At any school, and with any major, midterms and finals are unavoidable. Late night study sessions ending…

Department Spotlight: Public Health

If you’re anything like me, you showed up to the University of Rochester with no idea what to major in. I was considering everything from anthropology to psychology, to even…

You’ve Applied. Now What?

January 31, 2023

With Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications due January 5, application season is officially behind us! It’s time to close the Common Application tab on your laptop (which has…

Your Favorite Older Sibling Down the Hallway

November 15, 2022

Let’s face it. Whether or not you want to admit it, college is a time of huge change, and change can be overwhelming. In these overwhelming moments, it is…

Finding Your Crew

October 12, 2022

Like many other students in the class of 2020, I initially struggled to adjust to university life. Orientation and most first-year events were moved online due to COVID, and all…