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Have you thought about which major would be the perfect fit for you? Did psychology ever cross your mind? Well, get ready for an inside look at a typical day…

When I was in elementary school, I received a t-shirt that said “Class of 2020” on it. I was confused. 2020 was in the distant future. My teacher explained that…

What is a Yellowjacket? It’s a question that has been asked many a time, especially by people who don’t know a lot about bees (including that a yellowjacket isn’t one).…

Moving to a new city with hundreds of students can be scary and overwhelming. It can be hard to come to the University of Rochester surrounded by strangers. Luckily, before…

Networking. The thing my dad really wants me to do. Well, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that networking today has a lot more components than…

A new semester means another activity fair and signing up to be part of a million new clubs but never actually showing up to the GIM. This is a universal…

Despite what you may think, there are a lot of ways to make money as a college student. Here at the University of Rochester there are plenty of restaurants near…

Famously the worst part of the semester, Finals Week crept up on me faster than you’d expect. While it technically starts tomorrow, the Sunday after the end of classes, I…

I want to emphasize that it’s completely normal to face challenges and to not feel okay at times. There are various stressors that you may encounter during your college years,…

Hello, fellow campus foodies! Before coming to the University of Rochester, I was extremely curious about the dining options available, and given the fact that I am someone with minimal…