Posts categorized Academics

The photo above is me with my senior friends who graduated in our original class year, 2021. I’m the only one not wearing a cap or gown, as I’m the…

Rush Rhees Library (Aug. 2021)   During my senior year of high school, I was often unsure about how to evaluate colleges I was interested in. Although each person will…

I once heard triple majors at Rochester referred to as unicorns because they are so rare. As a triple major, I don’t think we’re all that mythical. We’re more like…

Hello everyone! My name is Abby Delio, I’m a senior here at the University of Rochester from Queensbury, New York. I’m a triple major in English, Psychology, and Gender Studies,…

A view from Eastman Quad in Jan. 2018 (before I was officially a Yellowjacket!) Here at the University, our motto “Meliora” speaks to our mission of each person striving to…

I might be a little biased as a French major, but I think all the cool opportunities in the Humanities at Rochester deserve a little more buzz. So I tasked…

While many are drawn to Rochester for its STEM programs, the Simon Business School, or even the Hajim School of Engineering, the humanities activities and engagement at the University has…

The “Photo City” Rochester is sometimes known as the “Photo City,” and for good reason. As the birthplace of Kodak, it has a rich history in photography and is home…

A view from the top story of Hylan (Dec. 2019) One of the most talked about aspects of the University is probably our flexible curriculum, or the Rochester Curriculum. Before…

Dandelion Square (Feb. 2020) When I was comparing options for college a few years ago, I always wondered what made each school truly special—in other words, the things each school…