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Is Study Abroad Right for You?

Because of our open curriculum, many students at Rochester have the time and ability to study abroad. There are programs across the world that are geared toward specific majors and…

A Day in the Class: What’s Your Name?

The room was unusually quiet given that we had a couple of minutes before the end of class. My blue-black backpack, the one I used on my travels around Europe,…

So, GPA Matters?

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I was involved in numerous extracurricular activities last semester. Part of the reason why I had time for all that was the approach to…

The Periodical Reading Room

February 25, 2013

By far my favorite place on campus is the Periodical Reading Room (PRR), one of the quiet study halls at the University of Rochester. Yes, it is a library, but…

Winners of the Simon Scholars Case Competition 2013

February 22, 2013

Written by Justine Rumbel, Assistant Director, Admissions And the winners are . . . Congratulations to all of our Simon Scholars Case Competition participants! On Sunday, February 17, we welcomed…

Unwind With Your Favorite College Downtime!

January 31, 2013

Before I moved to Rochester to attend college, I never realized how much you come to appreciate what is missing from your life during college, its importance, and the subtle…

Tai Chi Tuesday

January 30, 2013

T'ai Chi: Explorations in Qi (DAN 211) Tuesday is my busiest day of the week. On Tuesday mornings, I pretty much stuff all my books into a sports bag and rush…

Final Exams: Poland vs. America

January 30, 2013

I haven’t written in a while, but I have a number of reasons, or maybe excuses, for that. December was pretty dense. I survived my first period of final exams…

O Canada: Traveling to Niagara Falls

January 28, 2013

Fun Fact #1: The University of Rochester is about an hour and a half away from the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Fun Fact #2: The University of Rochester had no school…

3 Ways to Get Healthy This Semester

January 17, 2013

Hey everyone, Yesterday was the first day of the second semester and it was definitely great to be back at UR. I’ve seen most of my friends already, and every…

The Start of a New Semester

January 17, 2013

Nothing feels better than traveling back to school after spending a few relaxing weeks at home. I am rested, rejuvenated, and ready to get back to work! It is important…

My Finals Experience!

January 15, 2013

Hey guys, Sorry that it’s been so long since I’ve posted a blog, but I had NO idea the toll that finals would take on me. At Rochester, we have…