First Year

“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…

Whether you are starting college this fall or entering your senior year, feeling uncertain about the next phase of your life is completely normal. You are in the same boat…

When I was a high school senior, the approaching summer filled me with a mix of excitement and apprehension. I vividly remember the anxiety I felt when the calendar flipped…

When I began asking around for suggestions from students for this post, the first person to reply was Jamie Rubinstein ‘27. Their number one item they wish they brought to…

When looking for the best university for you, there are lots of things to keep in mind. When I was looking for the best school for me, I made a…

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…

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…

“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…