First Year

Academics

Clock of the Nations

February 5, 2014

Dear reader, greetings. I hope your winter break was restful, and that whatever you’ve resumed, be it school, work, or travels, is going well. Perhaps you’d agree with me that…

High School

There is Nothing More Rewarding Than a Trip Abroad

February 4, 2014

Today's guest blog post is by Nate Merrell, a member of the incoming Class of 2018. He attended Rochester's Pre-College Programs two years in a row, participating in the study…

Academics

What is Independent Study?

January 29, 2014

Oftentimes you hear this term being thrown around by upperclassmen, but what really is independent study? According to the College of Arts & Sciences, its purpose is “to provide opportunities for…

Campus

Sue B. vs. The Quad: Why it’s Worth Burying the Hatchet

January 28, 2014

Among the many idiosyncrasies that characterize student life at Rochester is the infamous feud between freshman housing locations. Susan B. Anthony Residence Hall (known to most as “Sue B.”) vs. the…

Academics

5 Things I Love about the University of Rochester

January 21, 2014

Now that I’m back for my second semester here at Rochester, I feel like I should start off the new year by talking about the things I have come to…

Academics

What the Simon Scholars Competition Taught Me

January 8, 2014

Written by Kate van der Sloot, Class of 2017 and winner of the Simon Scholars Case Competition, 2013. When I first heard about the Simon Scholars competition, I had no…

Extracurriculars

The Wonderful World of Todd Theatre: My Experience with UR’s International Theatre Program

January 7, 2014

I have always been a lover of theatre, whether I’m behind the curtain or in front of it. In high school, I was president of the drama club and have…

Admissions

High School Seniors: 5 Things to Consider Before Choosing a College

January 2, 2014

**Disclaimer: I’m a Rochester student, as you may have guessed, but I’ll keep this one as unbiased as possible.** For most high school seniors, the stressful time of simultaneously juggling…

Events

2013 in Review

December 31, 2013

It's that time of year. Everyone and their brother is making lists, so, why not jump on the bandwagon?  This has been a pretty surreal year for me, and in…

Academics

Audio & Music Engineering at Rochester!

December 16, 2013

Okay, so here is the thing: Although I am a mechanical engineering major, I am not taking any MechE classes (yet). Instead, I am taking an introductory Audio and Music…

Academics

Staying for Winter Break? Here Are a Few Things to Do!

December 11, 2013

While most students would like to be able to go home to their families and friends to celebrate the holiday season, the reality is that many of us, especially international…

Campus

My Thanksgiving in Rochester, Making the Best of Staying on Campus

December 5, 2013

After the marathon of exams and studying that is November, University of Rochester students are rewarded for their efforts with a few days off for the greatly anticipated Thanksgiving Break.…