A show week in the life: Ballet Performance Group edition
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,…
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From Washington D.C. to Cleveland, Ohio: Traveling with Student Organizations
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…
Your Guide to Networking at URochester
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
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
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…
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…
A First-Year’s Guide to Getting Involved on Campus
Extracurriculars are a huge part of college life. Outside of classes, they’re where you meet people, try new things, and just have fun! At the University of Rochester, there are…
Club Spotlight: Muslim Student Association (MSA)
For today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at one of the biggest clubs at the University of Rochester, the Muslim Students Association (MSA). What is the MSA? The…
Exploring Student Involvement, Diversity, and Leadership at the University of Rochester
Getting Involved on Campus Student life is more active than ever, especially with in-person events making a big recovery after the lockdown. Clubs are teaming up more, which makes events…
UR involved: What you need to know about getting involved on campus
For Rochester students, sometimes it is hard to remember that we are here for academics because of the plethora of opportunities that present themselves. The activity fairs at the beginning…
Online Guide to Exploring Student Life in Rochester
When considering the best college or university for you, there’s a lot to think about. You’ll want good academics, nice residence halls, a social community, and strong support resources. If…
Taking pre-med to a new level as an undergraduate EMT
Like many University of Rochester students, Micah Bettenhausen ‘25 has a STEM-heavy schedule and plans on going to medical school. However, unlike many of his fellow students, he’s been able…