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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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

For many, choosing a college major feels like a huge decision, often linked to picking a life path—especially in the final year of high school. For some, it’s an easy…