University of Rochester

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Students are enamored with the school and overlook its faults—they are faults common to many universities and are easily balanced out by its many excellent qualities. The strong suits of academics and atmosphere make UR a perfect fit for a lot of people. Some stumble into the school by chance and end up loving it, never imagining themselves anywhere else. Others, especially locals, know of UR’s reputation and fully planned on enrolling. All agree, though, that the environment and the people are all one could ask for in a college.

Even if it takes a while to adjust and find your niche, once you do, you will easily fall in love with the school. Beyond the food and small inconveniences, UR comes out ahead for student approval. The student body as a whole is intelligent and ambitious, and the faculty are talented and welcoming. You will not find acts of sabotage or students scratching at each other’s throats to get a better grade than someone else. UR students are independent and capable; the only competition is against yourself. You will learn things and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Rochester itself also provides an interesting melting pot, and if you look, you will never run out of places to go or things to do. It’s not Boston or New York City, but it has its high points. The fall colors, that upstate accent, and the classic food joints will become endearing
once it is a part of your life. The weather can get you down, and the classes may seem unending and tough, but if you take a step back, you’ll realize you’re glad to go to UR and it has become home.

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Rochester

Manuman

'15

Geology and Earth Science

3.5

B

Good Options and Cheap Prices

There are many off-campus dining places just 10 minutes walk from the campus which offer a good discount amount for students.

Feb 01, 2012

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Overall Experience at University of Rochester

TaylorEW

'15

Chemical Engineering

3.5

B

Machiavellian

Going to school here is about being successful at competing. The mentality of those who attend here is well summed up in the phrase, "If you can't make money, who cares?" People are about getting what they want, the academic standards are high, and you'll find students working hard all the time. This is not done for reasons of principle or even because they enjoy something so much as for the sake of achieving some personal end. Professors are accessible, you get a lot of opportunities and the advantage of being able to do almost anything you want, whether it be as a program, research, or your curriculum, and the caliber is high, but while you get a solid education and have a dynamic experience, if you care a lot about ethics, life balance or are looking for a good time, this is probably not the place for you. I'm still deciding, personally, but I'm not entirely sure the benefits justify the financial expense.

Feb 01, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Rochester

TaylorEW

'15

Chemical Engineering

2.7

C+

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People here want to achieve a specific goal, and are pretty cutthroat about getting it. If people go to official parties, they're mostly at frats or within the athletic community, and most people go just because they get to drink. For the most part if people want to do stuff, they go out on their own or do stuff at their houses with people they know off campus. There's not great nightlife; for the most part people focus and do their own thing. Frats don't have a great reputation.

Feb 01, 2012

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