Choosing a Roommate
Hey everyone, this week I wanted to talk about selecting a roommate at RIT! Whether you’re an incoming student or someone interested in coming to RIT in the future, selecting the right roommate can be...
View ArticleWhat's in my backpack?: Lacie's college essentials
Hi there, everyone! I’m sure a million blogs about what you should pack for college are going to be popping up, so I thought I would hop on that bandwagon and talk about what things I carry around...
View ArticleJobs Jobs Jobs
Let's talk about working on campus! Maybe you are looking to complete a work-study program or maybe you just want a little extra spending money while you are at RIT; there are tons of reason to get a...
View ArticleNew Student Orientation Survival Guide
Hi guys! The school year is winding down and it’s time to start thinking about the start of next semester! The first week before classes is New Student Orientation (often referred to as NSO) for...
View ArticleRIT Residence Halls: Quick Guide
Hello everyone! When I was choosing housing at RIT, I had no idea how to compare and contrast the different residence hall building. Here are some tables that will hopefully be a helpful resource to...
View ArticleImagine RIT is Here
This morning I walked out of my residence hall room on my way to class just like every other morning this year. The only thing that was different today was that there are no less than a hundred tents...
View ArticleSmall Pond to Ocean: Moving from a Small School to RIT
To those of you out there from a small town or a small private or public school, you may have the same concerns I had about coming to RIT. RIT’s student body is almost 19,000 students; I was heading...
View ArticleThe Textbook question
The costs of college can be very overwhelming. After tuition, food, travel, and housing, the idea of spending hundreds on textbooks can be daunting. As a fourth year Physician Assistant student, I can...
View ArticleRecovering from Academic Setbacks
Hi again, everyone. It’s me, Lacie! Recently, I’ve been facing some personal and health-related issues that have caused me to fall behind in my classes and my work. You are probably wondering why I...
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Dinner Dates and My Favorite Coffee in Rochester
Dates, Dinners, and my favorite coffee in Rochester If you’re new to Rochester, there are plenty of spots to go check out in the surrounding areas! Here is a list of my favorite places to hang out,...
View ArticleMy Study Abroad Experience, and Why YOU Should Study Abroad
Hi again! I wanted to share some of my experiences from my study abroad trip and hopefully interest others to embark on their own study abroad trip too! The idea for my trip started in November when I...
View ArticleHow to Survive an Engineering Program at RIT
Hi again everybody! As a Chemical Engineering major, I can tell you that the engineering programs at RIT are not easy. But if you work hard and can get through the program, it can be very rewarding....
View ArticleWhy You Should Do Research on Campus
Hello again everyone! As a freshman at RIT, you will have the opportunity to do research as soon as you arrive if that's something that is offered in your major. I did research starting my first year...
View ArticleMy Best Studying Tactics
My Best Studying Tactics Hi guys! Every single person will have to figure out your best strategies for studying while at RIT, and there are many different tactics that people use to study. Here are a...
View ArticleThe Power of Your RIT ID
Written by Christina Potter and Aidan Sullivan. Your student ID is your ticket to saving money on everyday costs, big ticket items, and so much more! I’d like to provide you with my top picks for...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for and Successfully Apply to Your First Co-op
Hi everyone! As most students at RIT do, you may be wondering how to go about starting your co-op search, and what to do before you go on co-op. Here are some things that can help you when you are...
View ArticleRelaxing in the Midst of a Tough Semester
Hi again everyone! It's week 8 now, and we're more than halfway through the semester. As it gets more difficult and as the work starts to really pile on, it can start to feel extremely overwhelming. I...
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RIT Summers
Summers at RIT can be a nice change of pace. For me, going home was more annoying than staying at school since I live a 7-hour drive away. I decided to stay at school for a summer, and there’s a TON...
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RIT Fall Bucket List
1. Sunflower Festival at Wickham Farms The Sunflower Festival is where you can probably get some of the best photos ever taken of you. It’s a blast to go with friends and wander through the sunflower...
View ArticleSpending Your Free Time on Co-op
Hi again! Many of you may experience co-op while at RIT, and many of you will travel to new places for your jobs. This means that you will likely not have any friends in the area you are working, and...
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