The power of bilingualism
Throughout my childhood and into my teenage years in Massachusetts, both my parents and my extended family members who migrated to the United States from Puerto Rico, spoke to me…
Throughout my childhood and into my teenage years in Massachusetts, both my parents and my extended family members who migrated to the United States from Puerto Rico, spoke to me…
One of my favorite things I miss about being on campus is my job – I’m a campus tour guide, or “Meridian” as we call them. Imaan Salimi, ’23, Lena…
This year’s winter break was different for Rochester students as we prepared to begin the spring semester later than usual. This gave us an additional two weeks or so of…
Dandelion Square (Feb. 2020) When I was comparing options for college a few years ago, I always wondered what made each school truly special—in other words, the things each school…
Dandelion Square’s iconic clock tower, taken on my first day of classes in January 2020 As the New Year begins, I recently started reflecting on my New Year’s resolutions. Towards…
Given that the pandemic has worsened many (most?) peoples’ mental health, I thought it would be good to share the mental health resources available on campus. There are many options…
I know it’s hard to think about now, but one day study abroad programs will be back up and running! In the meantime, you can start contemplating studying abroad in…
Hello, Rochester undergrads! For those of you who are aid applicants, you may already know that you can get started on your application for the 2021-2022 academic year. But, you…
This semester has been unlike any other. You’re probably sick of hearing that, but the University of Rochester has adapted to the situations best it can. A sense of normalcy…
Okay, I’ll start off by saying that maybe as a French major I’m a little biased. But I wouldn’t be studying French here if I didn’t love it! Nearly…