Posts categorized First Year

Ramadan has always been a special time for me because it brings my family together. At home, we would gather to break our fast, pray, and share stories late into…

As I reckon with the reality of my upcoming graduation, I’ve taken the time to wander down memory lane and reflect on my time at the University. There have been…

Extracurriculars are a huge part of college life. Outside of classes, they’re where you meet people, try new things, and just have fun! At the University of Rochester, there are…

Are you starting college this upcoming fall? Or beginning the college process? Or maybe you know you want to go to college but the idea still makes you nervous? Or…

You got into college, now what??? If you’re like me, you’re probably going to a school not in your hometown and have to adjust to a new environment. Or simply…

“Hold on a second here,” you say. “I’m not even in college yet! This is the Admissions blog! I have to state a prospective major on my application before I…

Getting Involved on Campus Student life is more active than ever, especially with in-person events making a big recovery after the lockdown. Clubs are teaming up more, which makes events…

  The pen is mightier than the sword. Wait, what do you do with the pen anyway? Write. If you’ve perused any of the University of Rochester’s web pages, you…

In April 2022, I attended Admitted Students’ Day at the University of Rochester. It was my first and only college tour, and I was excited to explore the campus! However,…

How can you fit your whole life into the backseat of a car? Too easy for you? Alright. What about a single checked suitcase? Every August, hundreds of first-year students…