Archaeology in Bermuda
This past summer I traveled to Bermuda and worked as a research assistant on an archeological dig run by the University of Rochester’s History Department. I, along with several University…
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Humanities Outside the Classroom
Sophomore year I lived in Douglass Leadership House (DLH). A group and house I was sure at the time everyone knew about, until I actually left it. When I discovered…
Journeys into the 19th Ward
Three years ago, when I first walked across the River Campus (I know, I’m old). One of the first things I heard about the city of Rochester was, “Don’t go…
My Experience as a Handler Scholar at the University of Rochester
By: Lila Balistrieri ’22 My name is Lila Balistrieri and I’m a senior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania double-majoring in English on the Language, Media, and Communication track and Anthropology with a…
Research in the Humanities
The University of Rochester is well known for its exceptional STEM courses and world-class research, specifically in the natural sciences – but the amazing opportunities for research in the Humanities…
Take 5 – What Is It and How Does it Work?
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…
5 Things to Consider Before Choosing the University of Rochester
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…
Triple Majors Aren’t Unicorns
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…
Meet Abby!
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,…
5 Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Year Student
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…