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College is hard, especially in a new environment and possibly a new city. Even though the University of Rochester is not that big, it’s a significant transition from high school.…

Maybe you are a person entirely engrossed in history and you can’t stop visiting museums. Maybe the class “Science, Magic, and the Occult” sounded appealing to you. Maybe you wanted…

One of the big differences between high school and college is the amount of free time you have. In most high schools, students are expected to be in class from…

The University of Rochester offers a myriad of academic resources to help you with your course work. Being aware of these resources and taking advantage of them to the fullest…

For many students, college is seen as a place where you can grow and nurture your academic interest or find yourself and discover where your interests truly lie. Regardless of…

At the University of Rochester, Wilson Commons is one of the main sites of the student union; a place to meet up with friends, catch a meal, and relax. Food…

The summer between your senior year of high school and college is the perfect time to do some self-exploration. The possibilities are endless, but one option I would advise you…

By: Emily Tworek, Class of 2020 When I was a junior in high school, I received a LOT of college mail. Flyers, cards, postcards, information packets, you name it. I…

Attaining student employment is a common goal for college students. The University of Rochester Medical Center, Dining Services, Residential Life, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, libraries—there are numerous…

Hello hello, thank you for proceeding to part two of my junior year highlights blog (here’s part one, just in case you want to revisit my fall semester)! So in…