First Year
How to Fail a Test
March 28, 2017
As I sit here one hour before my freshman organic chemistry exam, I begin to reflect heavily on why I am not sleeping but instead trying my best to get…
First Year
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Campus
Roommate Relations 101
March 17, 2017
Hello, all! With the arrival of the new freshmen of the Class of 2021 this fall, I thought that some tips about roommate and dorm situations would be helpful! So,…
Academics
The EcoRep Sustainability Life
March 13, 2017
After reading the above title, you may wonder, “What’s an EcoRep?” We are a group of enthusiastic freshmen who work toward promoting a sustainable lifestyle in the residence halls. As…
Admissions
Big Public School vs. Small Private School
March 3, 2017
Last month I had an opportunity to visit some of my friends at a large, public school in Illinois, where I’m from. As I walked through its multiple quads, I…
Academics
5 Things To Do Before Coming To College
March 2, 2017
To all those who recently got their acceptance letters, congratulations! You might be wondering, “What do I do now that I’ve been accepted to the most awesome university ever?” No…
First Year
First-Year Housing and Meeting My Roommate
February 27, 2017
Before coming to Rochester, one of my primary worries was living in a dorm with a roommate for the first time. Before college, I had never shared a room. I…
City of Rochester
King For A Day ’17
February 9, 2017
Each year, the University of Rochester honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by observing a day of volunteering: King For A Day. Students from all schools of the University go…
Academics
How an Intro Course Can Give Clarity
February 7, 2017
Freshman year of college is a time for a lot of self-discovery—socially, emotionally, and even academically. It takes time to settle in and figure yourself out. The former two are…
Academics
An Ode to Diversified Learning
February 2, 2017
While the University of Rochester is known for being a science-based school, it is surprisingly full of opportunities to learn and excel in the social sciences and humanities. While I…
Academics
A Walk Down Memory Lane: Writing 105
January 17, 2017
My days as a humanities double-major at the University often do not include more than reading novels and research articles and writing essays about the various readings. Every once in a…
First Year
Why You Should Consider Staying on Campus During Winter Break
January 11, 2017
Fall semester passes you by in a whirlwind of new friendships and ridiculous workloads. Before you know it, in a blink of an eye, it’s finals week and the stress…
Academics
Four Tips for Taking Finals
January 9, 2017
While I took finals before I came to the University of Rochester, college finals are a completely different experience. Here are some general tips to help you prepare well for…