Finding Your Crew
Like many other students in the class of 2020, I initially struggled to adjust to university life. Orientation and most first-year events were moved online due to COVID, and all…
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Journeys into the 19th Ward
Three years ago, when I first walked across the River Campus (I know, I’m old). One of the first things I heard about the city of Rochester was, “Don’t go…
Advice for Incoming Rochester Students, From the Class of 2022!
With commencement right around the corner, I decided to ask some of my lovely senior friends to share their advice for incoming students. Since I’m sure that many incoming Yellowjackets…
Making Friends at Rochester
By: Ben Lapidus ’22 Let’s start off with a somewhat concerning caveat – I am not an expert in making friends. In fact, I would consider myself to be…
My Experience as a Handler Scholar at the University of Rochester
By: Lila Balistrieri ’22 My name is Lila Balistrieri and I’m a senior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania double-majoring in English on the Language, Media, and Communication track and Anthropology with a…
5 Things Your RA Wants You To Know About Residence Hall Life
Resident Assistant? Residential Advisor? No matter what you call it, your RA (actually referred to as a Resident Advisor) at the University of Rochester is someone to get to know.…
5 Things to Consider Before Choosing the University of Rochester
Rush Rhees Library (Aug. 2021) During my senior year of high school, I was often unsure about how to evaluate colleges I was interested in. Although each person will…
A Brief History of the University of Rochester
In 1850, the University of Rochester was founded by a convention of Baptists. Presently, the University of Rochester is home to the River Campus, the School of Medicine and Dentistry,…
5 Top Brunch Spots in Rochester
Sunday brunch is the highlight of my weekend and is essential for every college student’s diet. When looking for a college it is absolutely essential to know and try out…
5 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Winter at Rochester
As a Philadelphia native, I didn’t worry too much about my first winter in Rochester. I experienced many snowstorms and chilly days, and thought that I had everything I needed…