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5 Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Year Student

A view from Eastman Quad in Jan. 2018 (before I was officially a Yellowjacket!) Here at the University, our motto “Meliora” speaks to our mission of each person striving to…

3 Tips to Make the Most of Your First Semester

Nervous about your first semester? Wondering what are the best ways to come out of your first semester on top? From a fellow student nearly done with my second semester…

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…

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…

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…

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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?…

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5 Fun Activities You Can Do in Rochester Once the Pandemic is Over, and 5 You Can Do Right Now

February 9, 2021

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

February 1, 2021

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

February 1, 2021

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

January 6, 2021

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

January 6, 2021

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

January 6, 2021

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…