Posts categorized Student Life

Whenever I’m asked about what I’m studying, I like to respond that I’m majoring in Thought. “What?” you ask. “Isn’t that the root of every major?” Yes indeed, my friend.…

As a kid who wanted to major in Music since he can remember, I knew that Rochester was the place to go to receive a comprehensive education in music to…

Going to college immediately after graduating high school is tough– time flies by, and before you know it, it’s time to leave your family & friends behind. As a first-year,…

I’ll be honest with you: I’m a die-hard theatre kid. All through high school, I was consistently involved in productions, branching out to local groups to learn more about new…

The a cappella culture on the River Campus is quite special. Think Pitch Perfect, but MORE. In total, there are 5 a cappella groups: Afterhours, Trebellious, Vocal Point, Yellowjackets, and…

Deciding which college is right for you can be tough. There are several different factors to consider; what size of school, what the focus of that school is, what programs…

Did you know that the University of Rochester has its own student-run newspaper? It’s called Campus Times and publishes weekly online articles, along with a monthly print edition that you…

  Before coming to the University of Rochester, I was curious about everything it had to offer. I remember looking up dorm tours on youtube, dining halls along with their…

If you’re entering the college admissions process, you know that one of the hardest parts is figuring out where you even want to apply. While websites, webinars, and interviews can…

Busy schedules, deadlines one after another, social commitments… These are just some of the things that I have to train myself to stay on top of as a college student.…