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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…

Finding Home: My First Ramadan Away from Family

Ramadan has always been a special time for me because it brings my family together. At home, we would gather to break our fast, pray, and share stories late into…

Food at Rochester

After three years of eating at dining halls and cooking on my own, I feel like I am somewhat qualified to do a food review of Rochester dining halls and…

View of Genesee and Susan B Anthony Halls surrounded by orange fall foliage and city of Rochester skyline in the distance.

Advice from First-Year RAs you need before moving-in

October 31, 2023

Moving into college and beginning a new chapter of your life, often far away from your family, is a huge life change. First-year students will end up living either on…

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Your Rochester Coffee Shop Recs

Are you a coffee connoisseur? Do your friends all consult you on the best blends and geomarkets for their daily bean infusion? Well, not me. While I have nothing but…

How I Knew Rochester Was Right For Me

November 22, 2022

Deciding which college is right for you can be tough. There are several different factors to consider; what size of school, what the focus of that school is, what programs…

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Journeys into the 19th Ward

Three years ago, when I first walked across the River Campus (I know, I’m old). One of the first things I heard about the city of Rochester was, “Don’t go…

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Rochester Food Marathon (Part 1 of 2)

February 27, 2022

If there’s anyone out there reading this who’s a fan of the YouTube Channel “Sortedfood”, this post might look a little familiar. That channel is made up of a group…

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Top Five Coffee Spots in Rochester to Fuel Your Caffeine Needs

September 15, 2021

If you’re a coffee shop fanatic like me who is there for the coffee as much as I am there for the atmosphere, then I have the five best coffee…

What’s It Like to Be Vegan at UR?

There are a lot of considerations that go into deciding which college to attend, and dietary restrictions can be one of them. If you’re vegan and don’t want to give…

Hirst Lounge Flags

Meet me at…Wilson Commons!

December 2, 2019

At the University of Rochester, Wilson Commons is one of the main sites of the student union; a place to meet up with friends, catch a meal, and relax. Food…

Ananya eating ice cream with friends

Summer Highlights: Part Two

October 19, 2019

Read Part One! It’s been around three months since the end of summer, so it’s the perfect time to look back on my experience! Just to recap quickly, I spent…