Posts categorized First Year

For a long time, I’ve considered the drafting of the Constitution of the United States to be one of history’s greatest miracles. Just reading the Notes of Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787 reveals the true…

*In the voice of Bear Grylls* From figuring out which roommate gets which bed to figuring out where to study. From scheduling your classes to getting to class most efficiently when…

College admission season is here, or has already been here for many early decision applicants. For those of you who have been accepted to your dream school, like the University…

WRT-105 is a required course for all Rochester students to take during one of their first two semesters. I know calling it “required” makes it seem like a boring class but I…

Will I fit in? How much should I explain to my roommate? How many boxes of reservoirs and sites should I pack? How should I adjust my basal rates to…

Finals are over, and I can only think of how quickly my first semester of college flew by. I remember move-in day like it was yesterday. In writing this, I…

Meet the guys and gals who are there for you no matter what throughout the freshman year journey! Resident Advisors Once upon a time, I left my keys in my…

  “Why are you going there?” In my hometown of Akron, Ohio, many high school graduates attend college locally at one of the nearby state schools. Others migrate to the outskirts of…

4,400 miles away I can remember the exact moment I was sitting in my room late at night after months, or even years, of working toward the dream that seemed…

During the University of Rochester’s 158th commencement ceremony, the legendary Arthur R. Miller ’56, receiving an honorary degree from his alma mater, said to the University of Rochester’s newest graduates,…