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I’ve Been Admitted, What Do I Do Now?

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…

5 Things to Consider Before Choosing the University of Rochester

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…

5 Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Year Student

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…

3 Tips to Make the Most of Your First Semester

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…

Random Classes I’ve Taken Each Semester

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

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?…

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…

Rush Rhees at sunset

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…

Rush Rhees

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…

Sunny quad

What to Do When You Have Too Much on Your Plate

November 25, 2019

At the activities fair, people are thrusting flyers at you from all directions. Assorted sports balls are flying overhead. People are shouting to communicate. It’s all a blur and somehow…

10 Lessons from 10 Weeks at UR

November 12, 2019

When I packed my bags and left my home in Malaysia back in August to begin my college adventure here at Rochester, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I…

Guidance counselor

Careers and Outcomes

How to Get an Internship in High School

November 12, 2019

The summer between your senior year of high school and college is the perfect time to do some self-exploration. The possibilities are endless, but one option I would advise you…