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City of Rochester

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…

Surviving Winter 101

February 11, 2025

If you’re studying at the University of Rochester, you probably have an idea of how cold it gets. For those of you who are thinking of moving to Rochester for…

Life as an International Student

December 16, 2024

Being an international student from Bangladesh, I have traveled more than 12 thousand kilometers just to be here at University of Rochester today. I have left behind everything back at…

How to Narrow Down Your College List?

November 26, 2024

When narrowing down your college list, it’s important to think about where you want to spend the next four years of your life—no small decision. Start by compiling your current…

The Wonderful Worlds of WRTG 105

November 26, 2024

The pen is mightier than the sword. Wait, what do you do with the pen anyway? Write. If you’ve perused any of the University of Rochester’s web pages, you…

Virtual Campus Tour: Library Edition!

November 16, 2024

Have you ever stopped outside Rush Rhees Library on the Eastman Quad and admired the Ivy League-looking building? This is the postcard of our campus here at the University of…

Extracurriculars

UR involved: What you need to know about getting involved on campus

November 5, 2024

For Rochester students, sometimes it is hard to remember that we are here for academics because of the plethora of opportunities that present themselves. The activity fairs at the beginning…

Online Guide to Exploring Student Life in Rochester

October 22, 2024

When considering the best college or university for you, there’s a lot to think about. You’ll want good academics, nice residence halls, a social community, and strong support resources. If…

Getting involved on campus

October 5, 2024

Starting college can be both exciting and nerve-wrecking, especially when you’re trying to figure out how to get more involved on campus and how to make the most out…

Day in the life of a Computer Science major

October 1, 2024

Gooood Morninggg blog!! My name is Rizouana and I am a junior! I am super excited to walk you through my day as a computer science major! It’s Tuesday, my…

Change is good

October 1, 2024

You might think that changing is scary, but if you’re in college, you’re most likely going to change. Changing is a part of life, and I can definitely say that…

How to Vote in College

September 25, 2024

Fellow Yellowjacket, have you registered to vote for the upcoming elections? The 2024 election is an important time in American history. As citizens, it is our civic duty to exercise…