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So You Think You Can Dance… In College

February 23, 2016

You most definitely can at the University of Rochester. I started ballet at age three and continued until senior year of high school. I knew I would miss the amazing…

What I Gained By Having an Internship During the Semester

February 5, 2016

After spending several weeks at home for winter break reflecting on my fall semester, I’ve come to the conclusion that the past semester was one punctuated by surprises. From forming deep…

Rochester for the Holidays!

December 21, 2015

While students are feeling stressed for finals, the University of Rochester was getting ready for the winter season. Check out some photos below! Rush Rhees is glowing with spirit!…

YoUR Support System

November 18, 2015

Meet the guys and gals who are there for you no matter what throughout the freshman year journey! Resident Advisors Once upon a time, I left my keys in my…

Croatian Girl in Rochester

November 12, 2015

4,400 miles away I can remember the exact moment I was sitting in my room late at night after months, or even years, of working toward the dream that seemed…

A New Life

November 6, 2015

During the University of Rochester’s 158th commencement ceremony, the legendary Arthur R. Miller ’56, receiving an honorary degree from his alma mater, said to the University of Rochester’s newest graduates,…

Who Am I? Why Am I Here?

October 21, 2015

Channeling Admiral Stockdale, I’d finally like to introduce myself to everyone; preferably, a bit more successfully than he did. My name is Jose Fernandez, and I’m from Long Island, New…

Introducing Me, Charlotte!

October 7, 2015

Hello, everyone! My name is Charlotte Pillow. I was born in Manhattan and grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Now, I am back in New York as a freshman at…

What YoUR Future Holds

October 1, 2015

Hey there! My name is Elizana and believe it or not, I am a fortune teller … well, kind of, anyway. My predictions may not be “scientifically proven” but I…

City of Rochester

My Summer as an Urban Fellow

August 27, 2015

As I set out for a semester abroad, my summer has officially come to an end. But oh, what a wonderful summer it was—full to the brim with engaging learning…

City of Rochester

Vocational Bliss: My Summer Internship at Writers & Books

August 17, 2015

I fell in love with Writers & Books the moment I stepped foot onto 740 University Avenue. Located in the heart of Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts, the building is…

Extracurriculars

Research Is More Than Lab Work

As mentioned in my last blog entry, I am currently working in Germany as a research intern at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. “Research” is a term that you hear a…