First Year

“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…

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…

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…

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!…

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?…

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…

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…

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,…

Going to college immediately after graduating high school is tough– time flies by, and before you know it, it’s time to leave your family & friends behind. As a first-year,…

A first-generation student is identified as someone whose parent(s) did not complete a 4-year college/university degree. Applying to college as a first-gen college student can be extremely stressful because your…

Deciding which college is right for you can be tough. There are several different factors to consider; what size of school, what the focus of that school is, what programs…

Busy schedules, deadlines one after another, social commitments… These are just some of the things that I have to train myself to stay on top of as a college student.…