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Winter Is Coming… To Rochester

December 15, 2016

It’s December, and you know what that means? Winter is here at the University of Rochester! Now, you might ask what’s so special about winter here at the University, and…

Academics

Five Things To Consider While Applying To Colleges

November 21, 2016

With the deadlines for college applications approaching, many of you must be wondering, “Which colleges should I apply to?” So, to help guide your thought process, I’m going to count…

Academics

A Day in the Life of a BME Major

October 24, 2016

It’s Monday. This is my first realization when I am woken up, early, by my roommate’s alarm ringtone, one of Fall Out Boy’s many rock numbers. It is immediately followed by…

Campus

3 Tips from a Resident Advisor

August 26, 2016

“What is a Resident Advisor?” Many of my freshman residents asked me this question on move-in day. When I first encountered this question, I paused and thought about my role…

First Year

Packing List Essentials

August 10, 2016

Get your college packing list ready! Here are a few things you might need to add: 1. Fans The good news is the dorms are very equipped for the cold. The bad…

Campus

Susan B. Anthony vs. the Quad

May 23, 2016

Which freshman dorm will be deemed the champion? Susan B. Anthony “Sue B.,” as it has been lovingly nicknamed, has three major advantages. First, Danforth Dining Hall is on the…

Housing

Living Off Campus: A Small Step Toward “Growing Up”

April 27, 2016

At the University of Rochester, you are required to live on campus for the first two years of your college life. However, if you are a rising junior or senior, you…

First Year

YoUR Support System

November 18, 2015

Meet the guys and gals who are there for you no matter what throughout the freshman year journey! Resident Advisors Once upon a time, I left my keys in my…

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

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…

Faculty and Staff

Living Off Campus: Luxe Life or Budgeting Bonanza?

May 5, 2014

Now that the housing lottery is over and the dust has settled, you know where you’ll be living next fall! That’s great news! I bet you’re excited, whether you’re a…