This unfortunately true story comes from my own experience during finals last semester… There are plenty of resources out there for test-taking help and preparation. A quick Google search will…

When I give presentations on the process of applying to college and specifically on the process of writing a personal statement, I encourage students to write with emotion. It's my personal belief…

My greatest fear of becoming a college student is gaining the Freshman 15. How terrible would it be, to not be able to fit into my old jeans and have…

"Does the University of Rochester have an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum?" "No." "So . . . we choose an area of interest when we come in and study that for…

Winterfest Weekend January 31st – February 2nd, 2014 Hot chocolate, giveaways, and more hot chocolate! One of my favorite traditions at the University of Rochester is a day we all…

As many of you know, freshmen are not able to have cars on campus. Although I am no longer a freshman, I am also among the carless. However, this past weekend,…

I’m sure a lot of the people who read this blog would agree that the open curriculum of the University of Rochester was one of the main factors which ultimately…

Having a birthday on Valentine's Day can be complicated. I have to contend with all the significant others of the world, but I also kind of get double the love…

When it comes to the college transition, there’s a lot to adjust to—a new schedule, new food, and new freedom. But among the many things that freshmen have to get…

This weekend, I was invited to present for the Rising Leader Program. The program, offered by the Rochester Center for Community Leadership, takes in aspiring leaders in their first year…