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Music on the River Campus

November 15, 2013

Like I mentioned in my “About Me” post a while back, I’m a clarinetist and saxophonist. Since I ended up applying to Rochester for computer science, and not the Eastman School…

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A Backspin to Forever Remember

November 11, 2013

Prior to entering Bronx Science for my annual presentation to the senior class on PSAT day, I have this routine. And the routine begins as soon as I walk out…

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The International Club on Campus

October 29, 2013

Hello there, Greetings. So, the past weeks have witnessed quite a few activities. The list includes a new set of classes, career fares, a trip to Niagara Falls with the…

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School and Sports: 4 Ways They Can Coexist

October 23, 2013

                 Many people ask how it's possible to manage playing a high-level college sport while going to an equally renowned university. When you…

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Who am I?

October 17, 2013

Hello! Very nice to meet you. My name is Kevin; I’m a transfer junior here at Rochester studying entrepreneurship and creative writing. It’s my first semester and so far, so…

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Get Ready for Mel Weekend!

October 7, 2013

October is a very special month here at Rochester, with some of the most exciting events of the year happening on the weekends. As a follow up on my previous…

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Are You in for a Scare? Spooky Situations in Financial Aid

October 2, 2013

Happy October! Fall is a beautiful time of year on campus—there’s always the changing autumn foliage, leaves crunching under your feet, and the Scare Fair at Rush Rhees to look…

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Midterm Exams Like a Boss!

October 1, 2013

Picture: My desk before midterms in the Fall of 2012. “Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have…

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Reviewing GaoKao Scores as a Test Flexible Option

September 17, 2013

As the number of international students coming to the University of Rochester from around the world continues to grow, we make every effort to recognize the variety of credentials applicants…

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Two Down, One to Go: School of Nursing Update

September 5, 2013

This week, I began my third and final semester of nursing school. The day is filled with orientation, introductions and scheduling for the upcoming semester. The majority of our coursework…

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How the University of Rochester Loves IB

August 20, 2013

IB puts you at an ideal jumping off point to excel in college. The International Baccalaureate program features a broad and deep curricular exploration of the intersections between disciplines. This…

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Reflections on My Pre-College Program Course and Students

August 15, 2013

This summer, I taught fourteen high school students. My course lasted two weeks, and we spent 8:30-11:30 a.m. together in the classroom. I had a variety of students. One young…