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Narrowing Down Your College List: Finding the Right Fit

November 3, 2025

Figuring out your college list can feel overwhelming. When I first started, I honestly didn’t know where to even begin. Some of my friends already had their dream schools picked…

5 Things to Know Before You Come for a Tour!

October 15, 2025

Have you signed up for a campus tour? Don’t know what to expect? Do not worry, I have you covered! As a senior and fourth-year student employee in the Office…

Making the Most Out of Winter Break

December 28, 2024

Congrats on finishing your final exams and projects! With the semester behind us and winter break finally here, now’s the perfect time to plan out how to make the most…

Extracurriculars

UR involved: What you need to know about getting involved on campus

November 5, 2024

For Rochester students, sometimes it is hard to remember that we are here for academics because of the plethora of opportunities that present themselves. The activity fairs at the beginning…

First-Year Residence Halls 101

Moving into a residence hall was one of the things I was most excited about prior to my first year, because I love being in a community and love being…

5 Things That Surprised Me at the University of Rochester

During orientation week, I spent most of my time exploring the campus. It was a rare opportunity to wander around and uncover hidden gems of the University. I was pleasantly…

Extracurriculars

How to Stay Organized with a Busy Schedule

As a mechanical engineering major, my life can get very busy with school, work, and clubs. Sometimes, having too many things going on can be overwhelming, and it can be…

6 Reasons Why I Chose the University of Rochester

February 19, 2024

I am approaching the halfway point of my college career. I know – even I can’t believe it! When freshman year ended, I remember wanting to start college all over…

Gaming the open curriculum

December 5, 2023

Among my friends, the most common reason for choosing Rochester that I hear is our open curriculum. And I love it! The open curriculum has allowed me to do so…

Study Abroad at the University of Rochester

December 5, 2023

College is the perfect time to broaden your horizons, and for particularly adventurous students, this means living and taking classes in a foreign country. In fact, 25% of students at…

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,…

Favorite place on campus

Are you an incoming student interested in learning more about the University of Rochester? Do you want to make a list of places to explore around campus before coming here?…