Student Life

City of Rochester

Going Off Campus Without a Car

March 21, 2014

One problem that many freshmen face is that since most of us do not have cars on campus, it is quite difficult to travel off campus. The school runs a…

Campus

Laundry for College Dummies!

March 19, 2014

I hate doing laundry! Yes, I will admit that my favorite thing about being at home is asking my mom to do my laundry for me. But not to worry,…

Academics

How to Start Your Own Business in College

March 14, 2014

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own company? Maybe you would like to be the next Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, or even Mark Zuckerberg? How would you like to…

Academics

How Not to Take a Test

March 12, 2014

This unfortunately true story comes from my own experience during finals last semester… There are plenty of resources out there for test-taking help and preparation. A quick Google search will…

First Year

Beating the Dreaded Freshman 15

March 10, 2014

My greatest fear of becoming a college student is gaining the Freshman 15. How terrible would it be, to not be able to fit into my old jeans and have…

Campus

Winterfest Weekend 2014

March 6, 2014

Winterfest Weekend January 31st – February 2nd, 2014 Hot chocolate, giveaways, and more hot chocolate! One of my favorite traditions at the University of Rochester is a day we all…

Campus

Zipping Around Town

March 4, 2014

As many of you know, freshmen are not able to have cars on campus. Although I am no longer a freshman, I am also among the carless. However, this past weekend,…

First Year

A Valentine Birthday

February 28, 2014

Having a birthday on Valentine's Day can be complicated. I have to contend with all the significant others of the world, but I also kind of get double the love…

First Year

The Art of Living in a Triple

February 27, 2014

When it comes to the college transition, there’s a lot to adjust to—a new schedule, new food, and new freedom. But among the many things that freshmen have to get…

Extracurriculars

Rising Leader Program

February 26, 2014

This weekend, I was invited to present for the Rising Leader Program. The program, offered by the Rochester Center for Community Leadership, takes in aspiring leaders in their first year…

Dining

Happy Year of the Horse!

February 17, 2014

It was the Chinese New Year a few weeks ago, and it was my first time not spending this important and joyous occasion with my family. Chinese New Year, very…

Academics

Settling In, Moving Forward

February 14, 2014

The snow is falling, the on-campus Starbucks is filling, and our underground tunnels are warm and full of friendly faces. It must be early spring semester at Rochester. While running…