First Year
How to Fail a Test
March 28, 2017
As I sit here one hour before my freshman organic chemistry exam, I begin to reflect heavily on why I am not sleeping but instead trying my best to get…
Student Life
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Campus
When Spring Break Turns Into Winter Break and You’re Stuck on Campus
March 22, 2017
If you live in the area, or have recently checked the weather app in your phone, you know that spring break at the University of Rochester has felt more like winter…
Campus
Roommate Relations 101
March 17, 2017
Hello, all! With the arrival of the new freshmen of the Class of 2021 this fall, I thought that some tips about roommate and dorm situations would be helpful! So,…
Academics
The EcoRep Sustainability Life
March 13, 2017
After reading the above title, you may wonder, “What’s an EcoRep?” We are a group of enthusiastic freshmen who work toward promoting a sustainable lifestyle in the residence halls. As…
Campus
The inspireDANCE Festival: Blending Campus and Community
March 6, 2017
My name is Sarah Bjornland and I am a senior graduating in May with a BS in optics and a minor in dance. I am involved in a variety of…
Admissions
Big Public School vs. Small Private School
March 3, 2017
Last month I had an opportunity to visit some of my friends at a large, public school in Illinois, where I’m from. As I walked through its multiple quads, I…
Academics
5 Things To Do Before Coming To College
March 2, 2017
To all those who recently got their acceptance letters, congratulations! You might be wondering, “What do I do now that I’ve been accepted to the most awesome university ever?” No…
Housing
Making a College Dorm Feel Like Home
February 28, 2017
During my four years of blogging I’ve dedicated several posts to my housing experiences. As a freshman, I offered some advice on living in a triple and during my sophomore year,…
First Year
First-Year Housing and Meeting My Roommate
February 27, 2017
Before coming to Rochester, one of my primary worries was living in a dorm with a roommate for the first time. Before college, I had never shared a room. I…
International
6 Reasons to Work on Campus as an International Student
February 22, 2017
Working on campus as an international student is not always easy. Actually, I would say it is pretty hard. There are plenty of things that might make it harder for you…
City of Rochester
King For A Day ’17
February 9, 2017
Each year, the University of Rochester honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by observing a day of volunteering: King For A Day. Students from all schools of the University go…
Campus
Four Stories of Building Cars from Scratch
February 8, 2017
What is Baja SAE? Baja Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)® consists of competitions that simulate real-world engineering design projects and their related challenges. Engineering students are tasked to design and build…