Sharifa Sharfeldden

Hello! I am a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

ssharfel@u.rochester.edu

RECENT POSTS

Three Reasons Why You Should Live Off-Campus

One thing that gets students interested in moving away for college is the chance to live on their own. Read this post to find out three reasons why you should…

Interview with an International Student (Part 1: How I got here)

The University of Rochester takes immense pride in its title as a global university. When we say that the world is in Rochester, we really mean it. There are over…

Three Things You Can Do While Waiting For An Admissions Decision

February 9, 2021

So you’ve done the hard part. You researched schools, applied, took standardized tests, and completed your courses. But now what? Here are three things you can do while waiting for…

Three Reasons Why Rochester Was The Place For Me

February 6, 2021

Since this is my last semester at the University of Rochester, this is a great time to reflect on the decisions I made when I was a high school student…

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Important Questions You Have Not Asked Yet

November 25, 2020

Given the current state of affairs, almost everything is online now. For high school juniors and seniors, this means that virtual sessions will be the main source of interaction between…

Rush Rhees

Online College Experience as an Engineering Major

October 23, 2020

One of the things that high school seniors look forward to the most is the college experience. The thrill of leaving away from home for the first time, long term,…

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On-Campus Jobs at the University of Rochester Part One

One of the big differences between high school and college is the amount of free time you have. In most high schools, students are expected to be in class from…

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City of Rochester

Living Off Campus: The Rochester Edition

February 3, 2020

Living on campus is a large part of the college fantasy that high school students imagine and parents fear. For students who decide to dorm, living on campus is typically…

the Gwen Greene Career and Internship Center in University of Rochester's Dewey Hall is pictured July 6, 2017. // photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester

Careers and Outcomes

Career Development Opportunities at the University of Rochester

January 31, 2020

For many students, college is seen as a place where you can grow and nurture your academic interest or find yourself and discover where your interests truly lie. Regardless of…

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Undecided: How to Narrow Down Your College List

November 20, 2019

What does being “undecided” mean when talking about the college application process? Regardless of whether you are applying this cycle or are just trying to get an early start, being…

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Careers and Outcomes

How to Get an Internship in High School

November 12, 2019

The summer between your senior year of high school and college is the perfect time to do some self-exploration. The possibilities are endless, but one option I would advise you…

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How Rochester Students Overcome Difficult Courses

October 8, 2019

Regardless of how well you did in high school, how many AP classes you took, or what major you intend on pursuing, college is hard. The transition between high school…