A show week in the life: Ballet Performance Group edition
You may be wondering if the University of Rochester offers performing arts opportunities for students. The answer is yes. Whether you are interested in dance, a cappella, or musical theatre,…
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From Washington D.C. to Cleveland, Ohio: Traveling with Student Organizations
Some students spend their weekends catching up on sleep and homework. I spend mine racing from mock trial competitions to club tennis matches, planning strategy sessions in vans, and coordinating…
From Doubt to Delight: My Unexpected Favorite Class
Have you ever started the school year worried about all the classes you have to take and just felt overwhelmed? If not, do you ever feel like there’s that one…
Narrowing Down Your College List: Finding the Right Fit
Figuring out your college list can feel overwhelming. When I first started, I honestly didn’t know where to even begin. Some of my friends already had their dream schools picked…
The Resources You Never Knew You Needed as a First-Year
A new school. A new city. New people. Everything is new as a first-year, and it can be scary. However, everyone on campus is willing to help you. So… how…
Campus Highlight: Center for Community Engagement
How Students Learn, Grow, and Give Back Through CCE You may have heard many universities speak about their growing idea community engagement, but at the University of Rochester, the Center…
Meet My Professor: Dr. Daniel Mruzek
University professors may seem more intimidating to connect with compared to high school teachers. Professors are people who want their students to succeed and grow throughout their class, and…
From Curiosity to Research at URochester
If you want to do research in college, don’t get discouraged—even if your journey starts with a lot of no’s or if you need more experience first. Sometimes you get…
5 Things I Love About U of R
What can I say about U of R? It’s a place I’ve come to know well over the past two years — a place where I built a community and…
What Is It Like to Study Abroad through the University of Rochester?
Studying abroad in college is often described as life-changing. It’s a chance to explore a new country, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to learn more about yourself, step outside…
Defining Research at the University of Rochester
At the University of Rochester, we take great pride in being a research-oriented institution. When I was still a high school senior, Rochester’s heavy emphasis on research was one of…
Changing your major
“Hold on a second here,” you say. “I’m not even in college yet! This is the Admissions blog! I have to state a prospective major on my application before I…