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A Day in the Life with an English: Language Media & Communication Major

Ever wonder what it is like to spend a day as a student at the University of Rochester? Hi, my name is Ariel, and I am a senior majoring in…

Extracurriculars

A show week in the life: Ballet Performance Group edition

December 31, 2025

You may be wondering if the University of Rochester offers performing arts opportunities for students. The answer is yes. Whether you are interested in dance, a cappella, or musical theatre,…

From Washington D.C. to Cleveland, Ohio: Traveling with Student Organizations

December 1, 2025

Some students spend their weekends catching up on sleep and homework. I spend mine racing from mock trial competitions to club tennis matches, planning strategy sessions in vans, and coordinating…

Students sharing a Thanksgiving dinner together at the University of Rochester.

Finding Your Community at the University of Rochester

December 1, 2025

One of the most important parts of the college experience and one that many students underestimate, is finding your community. At the University of Rochester, your community often ends…

What the Dining Hall has Taught Me About Choosing for Myself

November 20, 2025

The first week of college, I found myself standing in the middle of the dining hall, plates in hand, and overwhelmed by abundance – at that time, I mislabeled it…

A Campus of Borrowed Moments

November 11, 2025

Gratitude is rarely ever spoken loud. More often than others, it settles quietly into ordinary moments, such as a walk back from class, a shared meal, a familiar face…

Extracurriculars

Your Guide to Networking at URochester

October 27, 2025

Finding a job, figuring out postgrad, or even finding a career path may seem daunting. I am here to tell you, you are not alone in this! At the University…

The Resources You Never Knew You Needed as a First-Year

October 20, 2025

A new school. A new city. New people. Everything is new as a first-year, and it can be scary. However, everyone on campus is willing to help you. So… how…

Campus Highlight: Center for Community Engagement

October 20, 2025

How Students Learn, Grow, and Give Back Through CCE You may have heard many universities speak about their growing idea community engagement, but at the University of Rochester, the Center…

Fall Favorites at URochester

October 20, 2025

Although the University of Rochester may be known for its snowy winters, the fall season offers students endless events and activities both on and off campus. Whether you’re searching for…

Preparing for senior year & post-grad

October 20, 2025

It feels like just yesterday we were moving into our freshman dorms, arguing about whether the Quad or the Hill was better. And now we’re in our fourth year, about…

Education Abroad

On tapa the world: studying abroad in Spain!

Studying at the University of Rochester is pretty cool, but what’s even cooler? Studying abroad of course! This past spring semester I had the opportunity to study abroad in Barcelona,…