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ArtAwake 2016

May 3, 2016

by Gabryella M. Pulsinelli, Class of 2016 ArtAwake was founded by a group of student volunteers in the Urban Exploring Club at Rochester in 2008. It’s a popular festival that brings…

Academics

The Anatomy of a Chaotic Semester

April 28, 2016

It’s here. The end of spring semester is upon us and somehow (likely due to the fact that I stretched myself a bit too thin this term), I’ve gone three months…

Campus

A Night at the University of Rochester Starbucks…

March 30, 2016

I decided to record some of the things people said one night at the Starbucks on campus (i.e., completely inconspicuous eavesdropping) so you could get a feel for what it’s…

Campus

Rochester for the Holidays!

December 21, 2015

While students are feeling stressed for finals, the University of Rochester was getting ready for the winter season. Check out some photos below!   Rush Rhees is glowing with spirit!…

Academics

Introducing Me, Charlotte!

October 7, 2015

Hello, everyone! My name is Charlotte Pillow. I was born in Manhattan and grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Now, I am back in New York as a freshman at…

Campus

UR Hosts IB World Student Conference This Summer!

March 30, 2015

The University of Rochester is thrilled to be one of two global hosts for the 2015 International Baccalaureate World Student Conference (IBWSC), held on campus August 2–8. And in a world of…

Academics

School Size Matters

March 24, 2015

Two years ago (time flies!), when I was making my college decisions, my options boiled down to the final two: University of Rochester and a public research university. One of…

Admissions

The Ins and Outs of Being a Campus Tour Guide

March 18, 2015

People always ask me if it’s hard to walk backwards. My answer: Yes! But I love it and I love giving campus tours. I’m a campus tour guide, and we…

Campus

The Perks of Being a D’Lion

February 6, 2015

  What is a D’Lion? Most people will ask me this question whenever I proudly announce that I am part of the D’Lion Society at Rochester this year. Briefly speaking,…

Campus

Freshman Housing Looks Hard, But It Isn’t

February 2, 2015

As an incoming freshman, one of my biggest worries about college was having to share a room with a complete stranger. I was accustomed to having a space of my…

Campus

Delta Upsilon’s Dance 4 Charity

January 23, 2015

The fraternity I am a part of, Delta Upsilon, hosts an annual campus dance competition called Dance 4 Charity (D4C). This past December was the fourth annual show, hosted inside…

Campus

5 Reasons Why I Love My On-Campus Housing

January 22, 2015

Now halfway through my second year at Rochester, I’m pleased to report that it has thus far been even better than my first. I’ve learned how to better balance my…