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It Was Love at First Brick
It seems like such a long time ago that I visited colleges searching for a place to start my career. I had already applied and gotten into RIT before I first visited the school. It actually ended up...
View ArticleWhy I Picked RIT
When I was in a Canadian education system high school in China, I had the goal of entering an art school and studying industrial design, because making something functional and useful was my dream....
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My AHA Moment
As a high school student, I have to say picking and choosing your college can be a stressful time. There are lots of options and a million different things to think about down the road, and sometimes...
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My Big 1,421 Mile Decision
Choosing a college is no easy decision. There are so many amazing universities that offer great programs and resources, that finding one that's a perfect fit for you can be a daunting process. I never...
View ArticleThe Incoming International Student's Survival Guide
Hi Everyone! I'm Adi, a first year New Media Design student at RIT. I am an international student from India. I am originally from New Delhi (the capital city), but for the past three years I have...
View ArticleThe Friends You Make at RIT
I’m graduating in a couple of weeks, and I have to say, I’m really going to miss my friends. I’ve made a lot of memories with these guys, and lately I’ve been reflecting on a lot of those. With that...
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Outside the City Limits
RIT and the city of Rochester both have a ton of activities to keep you busy on the weekends. Throughout the year there are countless museums, parks, festivals (Imagine RIT, Freeze Fest, and Spring...
View ArticleThe Truth About Commuting
While I cannot say that RIT is a big commuter school, I can state that some students do commute. Maybe not their freshman year, as I chose to do, but certainly as a second year student and upward....
View ArticleFinal Thoughts
In the final week of my senior year, I think it’d be pertinent to comment on my time in college as a whole and what it has contributed to me as a person. Since the winter of my freshman year, my...
View ArticleMy First RIT Moments
If you’re reading this and have been accepted to RIT, congratulations! Honestly, going to college away from my hometown was such a different experience for me. For someone who lives 6 hours away from...
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Studying Abroad in Italy with RIT
From the very beginning, I had a goal to travel and study abroad during my time at RIT. My freshman year, I sat down with my advisors and the study abroad office and picked out which semester would be...
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The Pre-Orientation Experience
One option you have is to come to RIT a few days before everyone else and participate in an exclusive Pre-Orientation program. These programs range from Whitewater Kayaking trips to special...
View ArticleThe Incoming International Student's Survival Guide - II
RESOURCES RIT provides plenty of resources which you should definitely take advantage of. There is always a resource to use or someone to go to for every query you may have. Here is a list of some...
View ArticleThe RIT Ratio
When looking for schools, you try to look at everything – food, housing, classes, activities, and let's not forget the ratio. What is this ratio I speak of? I'm referring to the male-to-female ratio...
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The RIT Packing List
I can be a little detailed sometimes. My packing list for RIT was no exception. Traveling from Texas to NY meant that I wasn’t going to be able to drive up, so I had to bring everything I wanted in...
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College and Careers - My Experience
Every summer, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosts two overnight programs (one in July and one in August) for students who will be entering their senior year in high school. I actually had the...
View ArticleHow RIT Supports my Educational Goals
As I work over the summer on some personal projects, it’s crazy to think that I will be heading into my very last year at RIT in the 3D Digital Design major. I’ve already learned so much throughout my...
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Hanging at the Red Barn
Interested in rock climbing? Then you'll love the Red Barn! As the name implies, the Red Barn is a "wells" style dairy barn on campus (and yes, it is painted red). Inside, the barn has been converted...
View ArticleConsider a Club
"Should I join Electronic Gaming Society?""Maybe I want to be part of an intramural sport team?""Rock Climbing club sounds fun, maybe I'll try that!" As an incoming freshman, you are going to discover...
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Eat Healthier at RIT!
You take your first step into Gracie’s, the main all-you-can-eat dining hall. The scent of delicious french fries, juicy chicken fingers, and melting brownies permeates. Suddenly, a dark shadow looms...
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