Student Life – Page 41 – Admissions Blog

My Quest for the “101 Things to Do Before You Graduate”

November 1, 2013

Back in September at Seventeen Again (a celebration of our 17th day of class held by the Orientation staff, where we got free root beer floats and collectible orientation cups.…

Don’t Judge a Conductor by His Choir

October 31, 2013

If you're a frequent reader of my blogs (as I assume everyone is), you may have noticed that I'm a fan of campus events. I like to plan them, I like…

Luck of the Irish

October 30, 2013

There is truly no greater feeling than being awarded a leadership position, having a checklist of accomplishments you hope the group can achieve in the coming year, and little by…

The International Club on Campus

October 29, 2013

Hello there, Greetings. So, the past weeks have witnessed quite a few activities. The list includes a new set of classes, career fares, a trip to Niagara Falls with the…

Navigating the Tunnels

October 29, 2013

Being from the west coast, I was never really around snow. I had been skiing once, but that was pretty much it. I went sledding, made a snowman, and had…

The 2016 Class Council Has Been Crushing It.

October 28, 2013

As I mentioned in my introduction post, I was re-elected as President of the 2016 Class Council and I’m absolutely loving it. We've had a change in line-up, but our…

Extracurriculars

Midnight Mayhem with the U of R Baja Team

October 25, 2013

What is Midnight Mayhem? Before I tell you, let me give you a little background. I am a part of the U of R's Baja SAE team, which is a…

3 Differences Between Sophomore and Freshman Year

October 24, 2013

It has been way too long since I’ve last written a blog post. I am long overdue for some personal reflection. To begin, I cannot believe that it’s already October!…

School and Sports: 4 Ways They Can Coexist

October 23, 2013

Many people ask how it's possible to manage playing a high-level college sport while going to an equally renowned university. When you…

Extracurriculars

4 Secrets to Being an Effective Leader

October 21, 2013

When people think of leadership, a wide array of thoughts come to mind. Leadership is a very far-reaching term, and being a leader can mean just as many different things.…

Meliora Weekend 2013!

October 18, 2013

One of my favorite activities at the University of Rochester is being a member of the Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAAs). SAAs represent a very select group of students chosen to…

About Me: Who I Am and Why I’m Here

October 15, 2013

Hello everyone! My name is Jamie Rudd and I’m thrilled to be a member of the University of Rochester Class of 2017. As a student blogger I have the exciting…