How to Set Yourself Up to be a Successful Senior
As my last semester at the University of Rochester begins and my senior year comes to an end, it is bittersweet. It is terrific and terrifying to be entering the…
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5 Things I Love about the University of Rochester
Now that I’m back for my second semester here at Rochester, I feel like I should start off the new year by talking about the things I have come to…
I Cannot Wait to Go Abroad!
It’s been far too long since I’ve last had the opportunity to blog. Last semester was quite the experience between overloading (taking 21 credits), adjusting to becoming an RA, and…
What the Simon Scholars Competition Taught Me
Written by Kate van der Sloot, Class of 2017 and winner of the Simon Scholars Case Competition, 2013. When I first heard about the Simon Scholars competition, I had no…
2013 in Review
It's that time of year. Everyone and their brother is making lists, so, why not jump on the bandwagon? This has been a pretty surreal year for me, and in…
Kevin’s Semester Snapshot
As of 6 p.m. today, I will have completed my first semester at the University of Rochester. Wow! Has it been that long? Just yesterday I matriculated, arriving on campus…
Audio & Music Engineering at Rochester!
Okay, so here is the thing: Although I am a mechanical engineering major, I am not taking any MechE classes (yet). Instead, I am taking an introductory Audio and Music…
My Typical Weekend: A Student Play-By-Play
Every summer before school starts, I always see the incoming freshmen on their respective Facebook group asking what a typical weekend might be like at the University of Rochester. I…
Staying for Winter Break? Here Are a Few Things to Do!
While most students would like to be able to go home to their families and friends to celebrate the holiday season, the reality is that many of us, especially international…
League of Librarians
After devouring some turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and topping it all off with fancy desserts, I bet the Thanksgiving break was awesome. I won’t be surprised to see some of…
Bridging the Gap: My Gap Year
Howdy! My name is Graeme McGuire, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. I graduated this year from the Friends School of Baltimore, and am currently enrolled in Rochester’s Class of…
Are You Ready for a ROC’n Summer? Apply Today!
Last summer, the University hosted over 300 high school students from 24 states and 10 countries for our Pre-College Programs. Participants took advantage of numerous academic options while experiencing college life…