Humanities Mythbusters: Misconceptions About Rochester Humanities Studies
I might be a little biased as a French major, but I think all the cool opportunities in the Humanities at Rochester deserve a little more buzz. So I tasked…
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Humanities Engagement During COVID-19
While many are drawn to Rochester for its STEM programs, the Simon Business School, or even the Hajim School of Engineering, the humanities activities and engagement at the University has…
Photography Class, Hybrid Edition
The “Photo City” Rochester is sometimes known as the “Photo City,” and for good reason. As the birthplace of Kodak, it has a rich history in photography and is home…
Random Classes I’ve Taken Each Semester
A view from the top story of Hylan (Dec. 2019) One of the most talked about aspects of the University is probably our flexible curriculum, or the Rochester Curriculum. Before…
Why You Should Study a Foreign Language in College
Okay, I’ll start off by saying that maybe as a French major I’m a little biased. But I wouldn’t be studying French here if I didn’t love it! Nearly…
Meet Zophia!
Hi Rochester! My name is Zophia Dadlez [ˈzʌfiˌə ˈdædˌlɛz] and I’m the new Humanities Ambassador here at the University! That means I’ll be sharing my own experiences as a humanities…
My Top Ten: A Look Back at My Time at Rochester
By: Emily Tworek, Class of 2020 As my time at the University of Rochester comes to a close, I’m feeling nostalgic, and I thought I would share 10 of my…
Short-Term Study Abroad: The Center for Education Abroad’s Hidden Gem
By: Emily Tworek, Class of 2020 Studying abroad is a huge part of the Rochester experience for many students: being able to go abroad in all but two semesters, programs…
Morality, Or The Luck of The Draw: Everybody opens at Todd Theatre
By: Emily Tworek, Class of 2020 There’s a new kind of theatre happening at Todd Theatre: an unpredictable, immersive, ambitious, and challenging production of Everybody, a contemporary re-imagining of…
How the Arts Help Create a Balanced Life at College
University of Rochester. Prestigious. Heavily STEM focused, with huge draws for students in engineering, business, or pre-med. But fear not. This is not a rant about humanities vs. STEM, or…
Rare Books: An Underutilized Resource
What is Rare Books? If you haven’t spent much time exploring the vast expanses of Rush Rhees Library, you might not ever encountered it. It’s a small library, tucked away…
Environmental Health, Humanities, Science, and Studies
If you are interested in and/or care about the environment, the University of Rochester has options for you! I’m going to be focusing on environmental health, environmental humanities, environmental science,…