Student Life

When I was looking at schools, I looked at normal criteria: flexible curriculum, research opportunities for undergraduates, combined degree programs. Now, of course, the University of Rochester has all of…

Happy Thanksgiving!  I stayed in Rochester for Thanksgiving break but didn't miss out on the feast. My roommate and I snatched the last roasted turkey at Wegmans and indulged in a full Thanksgiving meal…

Last year, as soon as I was accepted, I became THAT GUY in the Facebook group. I answered everyone’s questions because I was: 1. Excited, 2. Bored, 3. Knowledgeable about the…

  This year, I have proudly joined the UR Men's Track & Field team, Division III, and I am so excited for upcoming competitions. I was a pole vaulter for four years…

When I was applying to schools, I primarily looked for a couple major factors, and looking back, I didn't even fully understand their significance. In this blog post I'm going…

Here at the University of Rochester, there are a million things to do, and I imagine that in my time here I won't even participate in an eighth of the…

People often ask me, “What is school spirit like on your campus?” or “Do you feel supported by the athletic community?” My answer always consists of examples of our athletic…

Greetings collegebound Earthlings! I’m the Regional Associate Director of Admissions for the New York Metropolitan Area and my business cards are consequently as big as a license plate! Yes it’s…

As I mentioned earlier, I am the President of the 2016 Class Council and I thought that I would tell you more about what Class Council does. People often think…

Every soccer game during our season is really just a step towards something much bigger: the NCAA Tournament. This is how the National Champion is determined, which is the ultimate…

Another couple of weeks at the University passed in the blink of an eye, leaving trees mostly leafless and pavements mostly wet. However, the weather was extraordinarily warm and sunny…

Most people will tell you that one of the best things about Rochester is that we have four distinct seasons here. I can't completely endorse this because winter is probably…