Humanities Mythbusters: Misconceptions About Rochester Humanities Studies
I might be a little biased as a French major, but I think all the cool opportunities in the Humanities at Rochester deserve a little more buzz. So I tasked…
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What’s it Like Living on Your Own for the First Time?
The University of Rochester has several great housing options – Phase, O’Brien, Drama House, the Music Interest Floor, etc. – all offer their own pros and cons, and I’ve had…
From the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast
Last year, I wrote a post about the pros and cons of going to college close to home. What about people who go to college very far from home, though?…
5 Fun Activities You Can Do in Rochester Once the Pandemic is Over, and 5 You Can Do Right Now
We’ve been stuck in quarantine for almost a year now, and with vaccines being distributed it looks like the era of coronavirus might finally be turning. Here’s a few things…
Meridians – Rochester’s on-campus tour guides
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…
The Longest Winter Break
This year’s winter break was different for Rochester students as we prepared to begin the spring semester later than usual. This gave us an additional two weeks or so of…
10 Unique Perks of Attending the University of Rochester
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…
Revisiting My 2020 Goals From Before the Pandemic
Dandelion Square’s iconic clock tower, taken on my first day of classes in January 2020 As the New Year begins, I recently started reflecting on my New Year’s resolutions. Towards…
Mental Health Resources on Campus
Given that the pandemic has worsened many (most?) peoples’ mental health, I thought it would be good to share the mental health resources available on campus. There are many options…
What Are Students Doing?
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…