Academics

Academics

Self-Defense Week and Being Proactive

November 7, 2013

Safety is always a concern. Whether you are living in a big city or a quiet small town, it is important to be safe and take proactive measures to ensure…

Academics

My Gap Year: Temporary Immersion in Israel

November 6, 2013

Today's guest blog post is by Shoshi Preuss, an admitted student who chose to take a gap year between high school and college. Hi, my name is Shoshi Preuss and…

Academics

Finding Your Study Sanctuary

November 4, 2013

While the U of R student body is an extremely diverse group of individuals who participate in a wide range of unique activities, we all share in the glorious practice…

Academics

The International Club on Campus

October 29, 2013

Hello there, Greetings. So, the past weeks have witnessed quite a few activities. The list includes a new set of classes, career fares, a trip to Niagara Falls with the…

Academics

3 Differences Between Sophomore and Freshman Year

October 24, 2013

It has been way too long since I’ve last written a blog post. I am long overdue for some personal reflection. To begin, I cannot believe that it’s already October!…

Academics

School and Sports: 4 Ways They Can Coexist

October 23, 2013

                 Many people ask how it's possible to manage playing a high-level college sport while going to an equally renowned university. When you…

Academics

About Me: Who I Am and Why I’m Here

October 15, 2013

Hello everyone! My name is Jamie Rudd and I’m thrilled to be a member of the University of Rochester Class of 2017. As a student blogger I have the exciting…

Academics

Get Ready for Mel Weekend!

October 7, 2013

October is a very special month here at Rochester, with some of the most exciting events of the year happening on the weekends. As a follow up on my previous…

Academics

Midterm Exams Like a Boss!

October 1, 2013

Picture: My desk before midterms in the Fall of 2012. “Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have…

Athletics

A New Soccer Season at Rochester

September 23, 2013

A look at the new team! As the semester has come to a start, the soccer season has also begun. It's a hectic time of going to new classes (and…

Academics

Ain’t No Time Limit on Learning

September 19, 2013

Summer 2013 has come to an end. Wow, I needed to actually write that out to reinforce it to myself because I've been in denial. Yup, breaks my heart to…

Academics

Reviewing GaoKao Scores as a Test Flexible Option

September 17, 2013

As the number of international students coming to the University of Rochester from around the world continues to grow, we make every effort to recognize the variety of credentials applicants…