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Sarah Lee sits on the bench next to an array of wooden batons that are the carillon keys.
Academics
May 28, 2024 | 12:48 pm

Music at Rochester: The Coveted Carillon Class

If you’ve ever visited the University of Rochester’s River Campus, you’ve likely heard the melodious sounds of the carillon ringing. Many of these songs are performed by a small group…

topics: carillon, hopeman carillon, music, music lessons,
White SUV with "RC MERT" on the side with the tower of Rush Rhees in the background.
Academics
April 16, 2024 | 01:42 pm

Taking pre-med to a new level as an undergraduate EMT

Like many University of Rochester students, Micah Bettenhausen ‘25 has a STEM-heavy schedule and plans on going to medical school. However, unlike many of his fellow students, he’s been able…

topics: EMT, medical emergency response team, medicine, MERT, pre-med, volunteering,
Girl in a green shirt sitting behind a table with a big sign saying Go Green University Facilities & Services
Student Life
February 13, 2024 | 02:07 pm

Jobs 101: On-Campus Employment

Despite what you may think, there are a lot of ways to make money as a college student. Here at the University of Rochester there are plenty of restaurants near…

topics: federal work study, on campus employment, on campus jobs, student jobs, student worker, working on campus,
Blue sky over Eastman Quad with leafless trees, Rush Rhees, and snow covered grass.
City of Rochester
January 16, 2024 | 03:13 pm

5 Great activities to fight the winter blues in Rochester

Rochester winters can seem pretty intimidating, with cold temperatures, limited daylight, and varying amounts of snow and slush. As a Rochester native, I’ve had to find ways to entertain myself…

topics: Eastman School, George Eastman Museum, Hockey, Ice skating, memorial art gallery, off campus activities, parks, Winter,
View of Genesee and Susan B Anthony Halls surrounded by orange fall foliage and city of Rochester skyline in the distance.
Dining
October 31, 2023 | 09:40 am

Advice from First-Year RAs you need before moving-in

Moving into college and beginning a new chapter of your life, often far away from your family, is a huge life change. First-year students will end up living either on…

topics: Dining, First-year housing, homesickness, RA,
A pink, white, blue, and gray cloud sunset behind Rush Rhees on Eastman Quad flanked by big green trees
Admissions
September 26, 2023 | 02:36 pm

5 things to consider when making a college list

College application season is often an incredibly stressful time – how are you supposed to choose between thousands of colleges and universities scattered across the country? Or even the world?…

topics: Admissions, college list, why Rochester,
Parcel 5 and downtown skyscrapers
City of Rochester
March 8, 2023 | 08:42 am

How to spend the perfect weekend in Rochester

Are you planning to visit Rochester to tour the University but aren’t sure what to do off-campus? Look no further than this guide to spending a weekend here from a…

topics: activities, food, parks, Restaurants, rochester, travel,
A reflection of Rush Rhees library on a winter day framed by leafless trees.
Academics
February 7, 2023 | 11:44 am

What is Take Five and why should you consider it?

Is there something you’re passionate about and want to study at school but don’t want to major in it and don’t have the time? The University of Rochester has a…

topics: academics, scholarship, take 5, take five,