Academics
Behold, the FINALS Cometh!
December 12, 2012
How do you know its finals season at the University of Rochester? It's when the Hoeing 2 lounge is full yet quiet at the same time, and on a closer…
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Apply for the Simon Scholars Case Competition by Jan 1st
December 10, 2012
Written by Justine Rumbel, Assistant Director of Admissions for Special Interest Programs Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Justine Rumbel, Assistant Director of Admissions for Special Interest Programs.…
Academics
The Brain Game
December 7, 2012
Have you ever wondered what your brain looks like? I mean, what really is that mush between your ears anyways? I think it's natural to wonder about this organ that…
Academics
All About Brian
December 5, 2012
Hello, everyone! My name is Brian and I am currently a sophomore this 2012-2013 academic year. I have declared my major in molecular genetics, a BS in the biological sciences,…
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Engineering Socials: Flying Pumpkins and A Cappella Groups
November 30, 2012
Pumpkins catapulted and blasted into the sky, a game of Tetris used bananas as control pads, a cappella groups sang all-time classics. It certainly doesn't sound like an average meeting…
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Les Jardins d’ Elysée (Gardens of Elysium)
November 28, 2012
Greetings from Paris, France! In celebrating “Thanksgiving,” the French have put up Christmas lights and decors on most of the streets. Reasonably so, Thanksgiving is not a French tradition, and…
Academics
Are You Ready for Next Summer?
November 21, 2012
We are! The University of Rochester Pre-College Programs has launched its listing of classes for the summer of 2013. Following is a brief overview of our exciting offerings: • Rochester Scholars are…
Academics
Choosing Your School: 4 Factors to Consider and How Rochester Excels
November 20, 2012
When I was applying to schools, I primarily looked for a couple major factors, and looking back, I didn't even fully understand their significance. In this blog post I'm going…
Academics
Freshman Writing Course, The Only Requirement
November 7, 2012
The flexible curriculum at the University of Rochester is one of the main reasons that I and other students decided to attend this school. Rochester firmly believes that you should…
Academics
Math at the Movies
October 30, 2012
It’s no secret that most students love when class is canceled. Usually, it means more free time to do whatever you want (e.g., sleep, study, socialize). However, when my EAS10X Seminar…
Academics
Take Five, High Five.
October 29, 2012
What is the TAKE FIVE SCHOLARS PROGRAM? The T5 program complements the University’s vision of a creative and flexible liberal arts education. Students have a tuition-free year to fulfill their…
Academics
EDII Deadline Clarification
October 23, 2012
Oops! Our reading season and biggest-ever class were such wonderful distractions this past year that we accidentally included information about Rochester’s annual unofficial second-chance Early Decision option (EDII) with a…