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Academics

The Campus Visit: A Trip Worth Taking

March 24, 2014

When it comes to the college search, anyone will tell you that visiting potential schools is a good idea. Campus visits not only give you the chance to see the…

Campus

Laundry for College Dummies!

March 19, 2014

I hate doing laundry! Yes, I will admit that my favorite thing about being at home is asking my mom to do my laundry for me. But not to worry,…

First Year

The Art of Living in a Triple

February 27, 2014

When it comes to the college transition, there’s a lot to adjust to—a new schedule, new food, and new freedom. But among the many things that freshmen have to get…

Campus

Sue B. vs. The Quad: Why it’s Worth Burying the Hatchet

January 28, 2014

Among the many idiosyncrasies that characterize student life at Rochester is the infamous feud between freshman housing locations. Susan B. Anthony Residence Hall (known to most as “Sue B.”) vs. the…

Academics

My Typical Weekend: A Student Play-By-Play

December 13, 2013

Every summer before school starts, I always see the incoming freshmen on their respective Facebook group asking what a typical weekend might be like at the University of Rochester. I…

Campus

Winter Travel Strategies

December 10, 2013

Winter in Rochester can require travel strategies to get home for the holidays on time. In the winter of 2012, my flight got delayed four times, and the dorms were…

Campus

My Thanksgiving in Rochester, Making the Best of Staying on Campus

December 5, 2013

After the marathon of exams and studying that is November, University of Rochester students are rewarded for their efforts with a few days off for the greatly anticipated Thanksgiving Break.…

Campus

Upperclassman Housing

September 12, 2013

Housing is incredible at the University of Rochester, with great campus diversity. When you are a freshman, you get a double (two beds) or triple (three beds) typically, referring to…

Academics

My Pre-College Experience And Undying Love For Rochester

June 28, 2013

It has been rumored that if I were to get a cut, I would in fact bleed blue and yellow. People often ask me when my love for University of…

Diversity

Protips for Choosing the “Perfect” Roommate!

March 28, 2013

When I was originally posting on the Class of 2016 Facebook group, I wasn’t planning on looking for a roommate. I wanted to let fate decide where and with whom…

Diversity

Some Cultural Surprises

November 28, 2012

Before coming to study at Rochester, I used to think that I had a pretty accurate idea of what life in the U.S. is like. The vast majority of people…

First Year

Getting Involved with Residential Life

October 5, 2012

The University of Rochester has such a unique way of integrating new students into the Yellowjacket Family. You’d be surprised to know that as a mid-sized university, students know tons…