Rochester Declassified: Midterm Survival Guide
It’s that time of year again: the leaves are falling, the snow is snowing, and midterm exams are lurking around every corner. No one likes exams, but they don’t have…
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What to Do When You Have Too Much on Your Plate
At the activities fair, people are thrusting flyers at you from all directions. Assorted sports balls are flying overhead. People are shouting to communicate. It’s all a blur and somehow…
The Path to a Math Major
Hello everyone! My name is Nicole, and if you read the title of this post, you can probably guess what my major is. But this was not always so. I…
Senior Year: Take One
Hello everyone! Sorry I have been MIA lately; senior year has been overwhelming. I’m almost at the two month mark, and to be honest, I can’t believe it. The fact…
Undecided: How to Narrow Down Your College List
What does being “undecided” mean when talking about the college application process? Regardless of whether you are applying this cycle or are just trying to get an early start, being…
10 Lessons from 10 Weeks at UR
When I packed my bags and left my home in Malaysia back in August to begin my college adventure here at Rochester, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I…
How to Get an Internship in High School
The summer between your senior year of high school and college is the perfect time to do some self-exploration. The possibilities are endless, but one option I would advise you…
Why I’m Glad I Chose the University of Rochester
Hi! My name is Carolyn Richter, and I’m excited to begin writing as an Admissions Blogger for the University of Rochester. As you may have read in my bio, I’m…
New Blogger Alert!
Hi, my name is Melanie Earle and I am a new blogger for the University of Rochester blog! I am a member of the Class of 2023. I come from…
When a UFO Lands on Campus
by Linnie Schell, e5 student With an opening pitch of “Let’s fake an alien invasion,” I invariably was greeted with either excitement or abject puzzlement. I was always confused by the…