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Meeting Your Future Classmates

February 19, 2024

Moving to a new city with hundreds of students can be scary and overwhelming. It can be hard to come to the University of Rochester surrounded by strangers. Luckily, before…

An Introvert’s Guide to Networking

February 19, 2024

Networking. The thing my dad really wants me to do. Well, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that networking today has a lot more components than…

Extracurriculars

Finding Meaningful Extracurricular Activities

February 19, 2024

A new semester means another activity fair and signing up to be part of a million new clubs but never actually showing up to the GIM. This is a universal…

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Jobs 101: On-Campus Employment

February 13, 2024

Despite what you may think, there are a lot of ways to make money as a college student. Here at the University of Rochester there are plenty of restaurants near…

POV: Finals Week

December 16, 2023

Famously the worst part of the semester, Finals Week crept up on me faster than you’d expect. While it technically starts tomorrow, the Sunday after the end of classes, I…

Mental health resources at Rochester

December 5, 2023

I want to emphasize that it’s completely normal to face challenges and to not feel okay at times. There are various stressors that you may encounter during your college years,…

Students’ favorite dining spots on campus

December 5, 2023

Hello, fellow campus foodies! Before coming to the University of Rochester, I was extremely curious about the dining options available, and given the fact that I am someone with minimal…

The University of Rochester Student Experience

December 5, 2023

Are you a high school senior finalizing your supplemental essays for college? Or are you an admitted student deciding on which college to attend? Whatever your case may be, I…

Fashion tips for the stylish student

December 5, 2023

As someone who has little to no interest in fashion and typically chooses outfits by whatever’s at the top of my clothes drawer, I am endlessly fascinated by the concept…

Extracurriculars

Getting Involved with Clubs at Rochester

December 5, 2023

The University of Rochester is home to over 250 clubs and organizations that are available for students to join. These can range from academic and professional societies, to performing arts,…

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Everything you need to know about transportation at the University of Rochester

December 5, 2023

Cars A car is by far the best way to get around Rochester, especially if you plan on leaving campus relatively often. However, first-year students cannot have a car unless…

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Advice from First-Year RAs you need before moving-in

October 31, 2023

Moving into college and beginning a new chapter of your life, often far away from your family, is a huge life change. First-year students will end up living either on…