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Thinking about grad school

October 24, 2023

“So, what are you going to do after college?” This question haunts me. Okay, I know I have it better than others, since I do have some semi-developed ideas about…

Tales of a nontraditional Rochester transfer student

October 17, 2023

By: Stephanie Graham, Senior Admissions Counselor My name is Stephanie, and I was a non-traditional transfer student at the University of Rochester. I was non-traditional in a few ways. I…

Environmental Science and Sustainability at Rochester

Growing up in a generation where climate change is heavily talked about, I was always curious about nature and how the environment worked. This spring I took the class Introduction…

Sarah Lee stands in front of a brick building on Eastman Quad

Research at Rochester: Perceptions of tobacco products and policies

When Sarah Lee first arrived at the University of Rochester, widely advertised as an R1 research university, she knew she wanted to get involved. Lee is a third-year student majoring…

Education Abroad at Rochester

This month, I had the pleasure of interviewing two students who are currently studying abroad in the spring semester of their junior year. They share wonderful insight into their experiences…

Surviving your First College Exam Season

Exam season is possibly one of the most daunting aspects of starting college. At any school, and with any major, midterms and finals are unavoidable. Late night study sessions ending…

What are UR students listening to?

If you’re like me, your earbuds are your best friends. In 2022, I racked up over 44,000 minutes of listening on Spotify, ranging from late-night driving on 490 to morning…

Department Spotlight: Public Health

If you’re anything like me, you showed up to the University of Rochester with no idea what to major in. I was considering everything from anthropology to psychology, to even…

Spotlight On: Philosophy at UR

Whenever I’m asked about what I’m studying, I like to respond that I’m majoring in Thought. “What?” you ask. “Isn’t that the root of every major?” Yes indeed, my friend.…

Exploratory Studies at Rochester

February 25, 2023

You got into Rochester! Congratulations! If you were admitted to multiple institutions, one thing you’re likely to spend a lot of time thinking about as you consider your options is…

Spotlight On: Rochester’s Music Department

February 7, 2023

As a kid who wanted to major in Music since he can remember, I knew that Rochester was the place to go to receive a comprehensive education in music to…

A reflection of Rush Rhees library on a winter day framed by leafless trees.

What is Take Five and why should you consider it?

February 7, 2023

Is there something you’re passionate about and want to study at school but don’t want to major in it and don’t have the time? The University of Rochester has a…