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Two Down, One to Go: School of Nursing Update

September 5, 2013

This week, I began my third and final semester of nursing school. The day is filled with orientation, introductions and scheduling for the upcoming semester. The majority of our coursework…

How the University of Rochester Loves IB

August 20, 2013

IB puts you at an ideal jumping off point to excel in college. The International Baccalaureate program features a broad and deep curricular exploration of the intersections between disciplines. This…

Reflections on My Pre-College Program Course and Students

August 15, 2013

This summer, I taught fourteen high school students. My course lasted two weeks, and we spent 8:30-11:30 a.m. together in the classroom. I had a variety of students. One young…

Why the University of Rochester Loves IB

August 14, 2013

While there are many elements of the International Baccalaureate program that we appreciate, we feel that there are three reasons UR and IB are a great fit for each other:…

More About My Summer Internship!

August 13, 2013

I love what I study at the University of Rochester (which is public health by the way). I thought I would write about how my summer internship relates to my school…

Works from Computer Graphics Summer Pre-College Class

These images were created by students taking the "Mastering Computer Graphics: Using Photoshop Like a Pro" course as part of Pre-College Programs. This summer, students learned the basic techniques of…

‘Learn, Discover, Heal, Create’ at Strong Memorial Hospital

There is a lot I could say to update you on my nursing school experience thus far. However, what I have enjoyed most has been my clinical experiences at the…

New and unique majors that mix arts with engineering

Of the dozens of new majors launched at the University of Rochester in the last few years, one highlight is the popular new option in Audio and Music Engineering (AME)…

My Most Productive Summer Yet

Hello all! It has been a while since I have been in the blogosphere, but I assure you, I have been quite busy utilizing my time productively this summer. I…

The Photon Camp: 2013 Edition

Earlier this month, The Institute of Optics organized the first edition of the Photon Camp, a one-week program designed for rising high school seniors to get an overview of the…

Summertime Networking

Although summer is a great time to rest and relax, it’s also a chance to network with professionals in fields you’re interested in going into. I love meeting new people…

My Pre-College Experience And Undying Love For Rochester

It has been rumored that if I were to get a cut, I would in fact bleed blue and yellow. People often ask me when my love for University of…