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31 Things I Learned About the University of Rochester During My First Semester

January 8, 2018

The first semester of my college career is finally over. Looking back, I never realized how fast the time was going by. It seems like yesterday when I moved to the…

Five Tips for Writing College Supplements

December 18, 2017

We all know the college admissions essay is one of the biggest hurdles of the admissions process. But what about the writing supplements? Just when you thought it couldn’t get…

Inside Dorm Life

December 13, 2017

The idea of living with a bunch of new people and even a strange roommate or two can be pretty intimidating. And while it may be a drastic change from…

Major Problems (And Minor Issues)

December 11, 2017

Hi, everyone! This month’s blog is pretty special to me because I’ve been working on it for a pretty long time (ever since I thought of the punny title). As I’ve…

Top Four Tips for Off-Campus Interviews

December 6, 2017

When I interviewed for the University of Rochester, it was around this time of year, except I was in New York City. Because neither of my parents owns a car,…

Things You Won’t See Touring Campus

November 30, 2017

It’s that time of year again when many of us are fervently trying to finish applications and polish that last sentence on the personal statement. Yes, ’tis the season of…

What a Flexible Curriculum Really Means

November 28, 2017

Have you ever walked into a classroom and wondered, “When will I ever need to know this?” The notion in high school is that this will make you a more rounded…

First-Year Housing: Living in Genesee

November 21, 2017

Genesee Hall is the latest addition to the first-year housing at the University of Rochester. It opened in Fall 2017 and is currently home to 200 students, including myself. Here…

How to Succeed at Living in a Triple

November 17, 2017

Just when you thought college couldn’t get scarier, you find out that you are living in a triple! Speaking from experience, I can tell you that living in a residence…

How to Ace Your First Year of College

November 16, 2017

Hello, first-year students! You have made it through over half of your first semester at the University of Rochester, and got on the “college life” roller-coaster. By now, as…

Exploring Dewey Hall: Campus Resources Central

November 6, 2017

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go abroad? Are you struggling with calculus and don’t know where to get help? Or are you finding it hard…

Advice from Peer Advisers

November 3, 2017

by Sara Kowalski, Class of 2017 Did you know Rochester has a great peer-to-peer advising program? Sometimes the best resource a student could ask for is another student! The College…