First Year
Making Friends at Rochester
May 11, 2022
By: Ben Lapidus ’22 Let’s start off with a somewhat concerning caveat – I am not an expert in making friends. In fact, I would consider myself to be…
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How to Make the Most of the Summer Before You Begin College
April 26, 2022
Congratulations— you are going to college! Now that you have committed and know exactly where you are heading in the fall, you may catch yourself in the awkward time period…
Campus
5 Things Your RA Wants You To Know About Residence Hall Life
April 12, 2022
Resident Assistant? Residential Advisor? No matter what you call it, your RA (actually referred to as a Resident Advisor) at the University of Rochester is someone to get to know.…
First Year
I’ve Been Admitted, What Do I Do Now?
March 30, 2022
If you’ve been admitted to your colleges, and are making a final decision or have made a decision, you may be asking yourself “what do I do now?” You’ve made…
Academics
5 Things to Consider Before Choosing the University of Rochester
March 9, 2022
Rush Rhees Library (Aug. 2021) During my senior year of high school, I was often unsure about how to evaluate colleges I was interested in. Although each person will…
Academics
5 Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Year Student
May 4, 2021
A view from Eastman Quad in Jan. 2018 (before I was officially a Yellowjacket!) Here at the University, our motto “Meliora” speaks to our mission of each person striving to…
Campus
3 Tips to Make the Most of Your First Semester
April 30, 2021
Nervous about your first semester? Wondering what are the best ways to come out of your first semester on top? From a fellow student nearly done with my second semester…
Academics
Random Classes I’ve Taken Each Semester
March 5, 2021
A view from the top story of Hylan (Dec. 2019) One of the most talked about aspects of the University is probably our flexible curriculum, or the Rochester Curriculum. Before…
City of Rochester
From the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast
March 5, 2021
Last year, I wrote a post about the pros and cons of going to college close to home. What about people who go to college very far from home, though?…
First Year
Mental Health Resources on Campus
January 6, 2021
Given that the pandemic has worsened many (most?) peoples’ mental health, I thought it would be good to share the mental health resources available on campus. There are many options…
Admissions
Important Questions You Have Not Asked Yet
November 25, 2020
Given the current state of affairs, almost everything is online now. For high school juniors and seniors, this means that virtual sessions will be the main source of interaction between…
Admissions
An Open Letter to High Schoolers Awaiting College Decisions
February 10, 2020
Dear high schooler, With college decision season right around the corner, this time of year is probably both exciting and terrifying for you. During the few months between the start…