What Sports Are Like at a Division III University
I get a lot of questions about what it's like playing sports at a Division III school, and what the perception is of athletes on campus. People want to…
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My Quest for the “101 Things to Do Before You Graduate”
Back in September at Seventeen Again (a celebration of our 17th day of class held by the Orientation staff, where we got free root beer floats and collectible orientation cups.…
The International Club on Campus
Hello there, Greetings. So, the past weeks have witnessed quite a few activities. The list includes a new set of classes, career fares, a trip to Niagara Falls with the…
School and Sports: 4 Ways They Can Coexist
Many people ask how it's possible to manage playing a high-level college sport while going to an equally renowned university. When you…
About Me: Who I Am and Why I’m Here
Hello everyone! My name is Jamie Rudd and I’m thrilled to be a member of the University of Rochester Class of 2017. As a student blogger I have the exciting…
Seven Things I Can’t Live Without at College
I recently discovered mashable.com, a multi-faceted news website with interesting articles on the latest news, opinions, and tips for everything under the sun. Browsing through it, I discovered this post about…
Get Ready for Mel Weekend!
October is a very special month here at Rochester, with some of the most exciting events of the year happening on the weekends. As a follow up on my previous…
Midterm Exams Like a Boss!
Picture: My desk before midterms in the Fall of 2012. “Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have…
Reflections on My Pre-College Program Course and Students
This summer, I taught fourteen high school students. My course lasted two weeks, and we spent 8:30-11:30 a.m. together in the classroom. I had a variety of students. One young…
Why the University of Rochester Loves IB
While there are many elements of the International Baccalaureate program that we appreciate, we feel that there are three reasons UR and IB are a great fit for each other:…
How to Have a Successful Orientation Week!
It’s not even my Orientation, and I’m already excited for Orientation Week! As an upperclassman, I am extremely excited to welcome all the new first years and transfer students to…
The Photon Camp: 2013 Edition
Earlier this month, The Institute of Optics organized the first edition of the Photon Camp, a one-week program designed for rising high school seniors to get an overview of the…