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Saying Goodbye to My Favorite Places on Campus (Part 1)

As I reckon with the reality of my upcoming graduation, I’ve taken the time to wander down memory lane and reflect on my time at the University. There have been…

5 Things I Love About U of R

What can I say about U of R? It’s a place I’ve come to know well over the past two years — a place where I built a community and…

Extracurriculars

A First-Year’s Guide to Getting Involved on Campus

Extracurriculars are a huge part of college life. Outside of classes, they’re where you meet people, try new things, and just have fun! At the University of Rochester, there are…

Food at Rochester

After three years of eating at dining halls and cooking on my own, I feel like I am somewhat qualified to do a food review of Rochester dining halls and…

Club Spotlight: Muslim Student Association (MSA)

For today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at one of the biggest clubs at the University of Rochester, the Muslim Students Association (MSA). What is the MSA? The…

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Planning UR Spring Break!

Spring has sprung at the University of Rochester! After a surprising cold turn late in the fall semester which followed us into the new year, the sky is blue, the…

International Services Office Spotlight

The University of Rochester is home to a vibrant and diverse community of students from over 100 countries in the world.If you’re an international student like me, this article’s for…

What to Do with Your Newly Found Independence

You got into college, now what??? If you’re like me, you’re probably going to a school not in your hometown and have to adjust to a new environment. Or simply…

Growing With Rochester

Growing up watching so many young adult TV shows, I thought I had an idea of what college would potentially look like. But in reality, no matter how much you…

Changing your major

February 24, 2025

“Hold on a second here,” you say. “I’m not even in college yet! This is the Admissions blog! I have to state a prospective major on my application before I…

Exploring Student Involvement, Diversity, and Leadership at the University of Rochester

February 24, 2025

Getting Involved on Campus Student life is more active than ever, especially with in-person events making a big recovery after the lockdown. Clubs are teaming up more, which makes events…

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10 Ways to Spend a Rochester Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2025

It’s February, and according to modern interpretations of the legend of St. Valentine, love is in the air! Whether you – the prospective student – envision focusing on yourself and…