First Year

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Why I’m Glad I Chose the University of Rochester

November 10, 2019

Hi! My name is Carolyn Richter, and I’m excited to begin writing as an Admissions Blogger for the University of Rochester. As you may have read in my bio, I’m…

Careers and Outcomes

The Power of Doubt

October 28, 2019

By: Emily Tworek, Class of 2020 When I was a junior in high school, I received a LOT of college mail. Flyers, cards, postcards, information packets, you name it. I…

First Year

Top 5 Tips for Surviving Your First Few Weeks on Campus

September 5, 2019

If you’re a first-year student reading this, welcome to campus! This blog post was written with you (and all your worries and fears ) in mind. Both this year and…

City of Rochester

The Rochester Promise

August 15, 2019

by Kyle Insixiengmay, Class of 2022 Hi! My name is Kyle and I’m a sophomore at the University of Rochester. I’m a recipient of the Rochester Promise Scholarship, which grants…

Academics

5 Studying Tips for Finals

December 19, 2018

Hi everyone! It’s December, and we all know what that means… FINALS! If you’re like me, and get super stressed during exam times, don’t worry! Here are some tips to…

Academics

Working On Campus: The Hows, Whats, and Whys

December 14, 2018

If you’ve ever been to campus and met any of the current students, you know that we all have a problem (a good one, but a problem nonetheless): we do…

Academics

My 14 Tips for Your First Year

November 27, 2018

After completing an eventful first year here at the University of Rochester, I have picked up on some tips around campus. I have also realized what has benefitted me the…

Campus

On-Campus Housing: Living in Lovejoy

November 19, 2018

College is literally a big move for a lot of people. Whether you are moving into an urban or suburban community, out-of-state or upstate, or to a completely different country,…

Academics

Welcome to the U of R : First-Year Advice Edition

November 9, 2018

Hi everyone! I can’t believe that the semester is half-way over and it’s November; where did the time go? Since I am now a junior in college, it is acceptable…

Academics

Are you Undecided or Multi-Decided?

October 25, 2018

College… That magical place where you find out more about yourself, start exploring new horizons and learn to enjoy the little moments in life. Moments like your first and last…

First Year

An Exploration of First-Year Resources

October 1, 2018

I hope everyone is having a terrific start to their school year! Whether you’re in high school or college, the academic year has just begun! At Rochester, there are a…

First Year

Beginning of the Year Advice!

September 11, 2018

Welcome, Class of 2022! Super excited you’re here. I definitely remember my first-year experience. As you get into the swing of things, I thought I would provide some advice on…