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Exploring Extended Reality in the Libraries with Studio X

By: Ayiana Crabtree ’22 What is Studio X? Located on the first floor of Carlson Library, as the hub for extended reality at the University of Rochester, Studio X fosters…

5 Things Your RA Wants You To Know About Residence Hall Life

Resident Assistant? Residential Advisor? No matter what you call it, your RA (actually referred to as a Resident Advisor) at the University of Rochester is someone to get to know.…

5 Things to Consider Before Choosing the University of Rochester

Rush Rhees Library (Aug. 2021) During my senior year of high school, I was often unsure about how to evaluate colleges I was interested in. Although each person will…

A Guide to Getting Started at the University Counseling Center

December 10, 2021

University Health Service Building (Oct. 2021) Although it can be intimidating to reach out for help, finding a safe environment to open up can be an extremely valuable way…

An Overview of On-Campus Mental Health Resources

December 7, 2021

Rush Rhees Library at sunrise during Meliora Weekend, 2021 At any stage of life, taking care of your mental health is imperative. However, with all the responsibilities that come…

A Glimpse Into the First Month on Campus, From a Senior!

October 6, 2021

Photo of Wilson Quad taken by my roommate, Lucy Lin ’22, on our first day back on campus! After studying remotely since March 2020, when I returned as a…

3 Tips to Make the Most of Your First Semester

Nervous about your first semester? Wondering what are the best ways to come out of your first semester on top? From a fellow student nearly done with my second semester…

Meridians – Rochester’s on-campus tour guides

February 1, 2021

One of my favorite things I miss about being on campus is my job – I’m a campus tour guide, or “Meridian” as we call them. Imaan Salimi, ’23, Lena…

10 Unique Perks of Attending the University of Rochester

January 6, 2021

Dandelion Square (Feb. 2020) When I was comparing options for college a few years ago, I always wondered what made each school truly special—in other words, the things each school…

What Are Students Doing?

November 25, 2020

You may be wondering what students are doing with their time now that college life has changed dramatically. What do we do when we can’t go to our friend’s dance…

College: A Melting Pot of Diverse Thought

November 25, 2020

If there was one thing I was not prepared for prior to coming to college, it was the amount of diverse people I would meet. I come from Omaha, Nebraska.…

Meet Zophia!

November 25, 2020

Hi Rochester! My name is Zophia Dadlez [ˈzʌfiˌə ˈdædˌlɛz] and I’m the new Humanities Ambassador here at the University! That means I’ll be sharing my own experiences as a humanities…