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By Satyajit Dattagupta, Admissions Counselor and Director of Enrollment Communications Representing the University of Rochester in South Asia is a rewarding experience because of the enriching interactions with some of…

I am a senior admissions counselor for the University of Rochester. I currently recruit students in Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, and New York City. So if you see a slightly…

By Damian Garcia, Senior Admissions Counselor This past Sunday, the University of Rochester’s Office of Admissions, along with other community partners, hosted the 7th annual FIRST® LEGO® League Championship Tournament.…

It is often said that college is a place where people learn and discover more about themselves. Reasonably so, it is not strange to hear people make remarks like: “It…

by Jason Buitrago My name is Jason Buitrago, and I’m one of the assistant directors in the Financial Aid Office at the University of Rochester. I’m also a UR alumnus,…

A brief insight into the homecoming and family weekend at the University of Rochester. Follow me and see what people have to say about their experiences.

Hi! Follow me around campus as I visit the different dining halls and cafes, covering the many eating options at the University of Rochester. There were a lot of new…

The moment I stepped into the University of Rochester again, all the images that I had stored in my mind from my previous visit hit me: the welcoming that I…

By Christopher Bierasinski, Admissions Counselor I’ve been at Rochester now for over five years. Five full years have gone by. 1,826 days. It seems crazy to me to think about…

By Justine Rumbel, Senior Admissions Counselor Every fall, my fellow admissions counselors and I visit high schools and meet with prospective students around the world to share information about college.…