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Academics

“What kind of scholarship can I get?”

November 17, 2011

The June blog post earned so much attention from CBS, The Washington Post, College Confidential, and others that I wanted to feature it here on the new blog as well. The University…

Diversity

Trick or Treat!

November 1, 2011

Halloween isn't just for kids. I think it's the perfect holiday for college students, because it's usually right after midterms when we need a study break. I didn't want to…

Academics

Who Am I?

November 1, 2011

Hello, hello. My name is Deb Youn. I was named after Deborah, the headstrong Prophetess who ruled Israel for 40 years. She is known for her fiery, bee-like spirit. That's…

Campus

“Hey Matthew, how was your day?” “My name is Matt.”

October 27, 2011

My roommate’s name is Matt. Strictly Matt—nothing more, nothing less. He prefers that I call him ‘Matt’ and not ‘Matthew’ because he is under the impression that the latter sounds…

Campus

From the River Campus to Toronto, Canada

October 12, 2011

Coming to the University of Rochester is an important step in the lives of most U of R students, who choose to embrace it for various reasons. Conversations I have…

Academics

A Little About Myself

October 12, 2011

Hey, my name is Devin Embil, and I am a student of the Class of 2013 at the University of Rochester. I was born in Florida but have lived most…

International

The Pizza Effect

March 30, 2011

Recently, after a tour of the Abbey (a monastery), my dad, a few friends, and I decided to drive by a pizzeria to grab something delicious. I got into the…

International

The Discovery

February 23, 2011

I have always thought that superstitious beliefs were an African thing.  It is very common to hear some Africans say that “superstitious beliefs are not good for many an African.…

International

Not Your Usual Tips for Traveling in Spain

February 1, 2011

Usually during school breaks, I fly back to Korea to visit my family, but I knew that if I went back home this winter, I would just end up watching TV marathons all…

International

Kick-off of another semester

January 19, 2011

In Rochester, we don’t call it a snowy Wednesday, but just ‘Wednesday.’  Second semester is underway. Everyone came back from winter break and hugged each other, bringing about happy atmosphere…

Diversity

Renaissance and Global Scholars

January 11, 2011

How cool would it be if one day you got to go on a trip with students not only from all over the United States, but also from all over…

International

Thanksgiving Break from an international glance

December 7, 2010

By Tuesday evening, the school was emptied out, indicating Thanksgiving Day break but I could not feel anything because the emptying process happened when I was using my last bit…