Posts categorized Student Life

As a kid, one of my favorite movies was Harriet the Spy, and, to this day, I still heed an important tenet I picked up from the protagonist: “I learn…

Even though I’m so glad I studied abroad in Argentina, there was one definite downside. As I’ve said in previous posts, my arrival date was February 27, and I won’t…

Recently I had the opportunity to interact with a youth leadership program at the University of Rochester. The program, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY), is one of many great examples…

I'm back in Korea for summer vacation. It's my last summer break before graduating from the University of Rochester, so I decided to take it easy and focus on enjoying…

Hey, all! I'm Nick Benjamin, and I'll be occupying this little bit of Internet for a while. I'm currently studying mathematics and economics at the University of Rochester, am gainfully…

I have a really quick question for the readers out there: Does anyone have a solid handle on how time works? If so, could you please explain it to me?…

Glaciers, snow, hats, and gloves—not exactly what you picture when you think of South America, is it? I spent my mid-semester break in Patagonia, the southernmost region of Argentina (there's…

The Korean American Students' Association (KASA) with Off Broadway On Campus (OBOC) UR Breakdance Korean Percussion Group (Hon) RICE Crew Louvre PRESENTS  ROLY POLY at the University of Rochester! As vice…

I was so busy studying for finals constantly that, until I finished my last one, I hadn't really realized I will no longer be a freshman. It made me reflect…

By Jonathan Burdick, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid I’m happy to report that more than 1,200 high-achieving and exciting new students have declared their intention to enroll in the…