First-Year Residence Halls 101
Moving into a residence hall was one of the things I was most excited about prior to my first year, because I love being in a community and love being…
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Lessons from a Socially Distanced First Year of College
When I was in elementary school, I received a t-shirt that said “Class of 2020” on it. I was confused. 2020 was in the distant future. My teacher explained that…
Choosing Your Major When You are Undecided
“So, what’s your major?” This question is perhaps the most universal casual conversation topic among college students. Peers, family, professors alike all seem to have the same curiosity. However, this…
Advice from First-Year RAs you need before moving-in
Moving into college and beginning a new chapter of your life, often far away from your family, is a huge life change. First-year students will end up living either on…
Early Decision and Regular Decision: Which is Right for You?
So, you have officially determined that the University of Rochester is one of your top choice schools. Congratulations! Now, you have one more option to weigh before you send out…
First Generation at Rochester
Being a first-generation college student can feel like walking on a trail without any sense of direction, and often that is the reality. However, you don’t have to walk alone!…
5 things to consider when making a college list
College application season is often an incredibly stressful time – how are you supposed to choose between thousands of colleges and universities scattered across the country? Or even the world?…
Your path to college
Thinking about college can be overwhelming and stressful. But once you get organized and give yourself a list of smaller tasks, it’s not so bad. And, it’s never too early…
You’ve Applied. Now What?
With Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications due January 5, application season is officially behind us! It’s time to close the Common Application tab on your laptop (which has…
Making the most of your last year of high school
Greetings, those of you approaching graduation! Has your existential dread set in yet? Do you number among those afflicted with senioritis? When I submitted the last of my college apps,…