The Office
It is often said that college is a place where people learn and discover more about themselves. Reasonably so, it is not strange to hear people make remarks like: “It…
Posts Loop
“How was your day?” “Fine until I saw this week’s Webwork problems.”
I have been told in the past that when life gives you lemons, the appropriate thing to do is to make lemonade—needless to say, I now run a fruitful lemonade…
“What kind of scholarship can I get?”
The June blog post earned so much attention from CBS, The Washington Post, College Confidential, and others that I wanted to feature it here on the new blog as well. The University…
The Sing-Off Comes to an End for the YJs
The University of Rochester's YellowJackets sadly had to call their time on NBC's The Sing-Off to an end after the top six were picked. It was very sad for everyone…
This Funny Thing Called Time
I'm glancing up from these economics notes. It's 11:20 pm. "Ok, get back to writing them out. Exam tomorrow." Five minutes later, when scarcity slopes and absolute advantages are swimming…
A Little About Myself
by Stacy Wells Shea Hi there. My name is Stacy Wells Shea, though people in the office refer to me as swells (my reader name). I’m originally from New Hartford,…
Starting the Morning with a Baking Facial
Since I don't have any AM classes this semester, I like to start the morning by practicing my choreography. Sometimes, I just sleep in too. Other days when I feel…
Shines of Fall Season
At the University of Rochester, my favorite periods of time are fall (move-in through October) and spring (March to May). Especially during the fall season when the leaves turn red…
Music in Rochester
I think one of the coolest things about the city of Rochester is how much music is present and goes through here. On top of the Eastman School of Music,…
Who’s This Guy?
by Jason Buitrago My name is Jason Buitrago, and I’m one of the assistant directors in the Financial Aid Office at the University of Rochester. I’m also a UR alumnus,…