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| Quite Bright | The campus seems like it could be the backdrop for any movie set on a college campus with its pristine landscaping, uniformly brick buildings, and historic architecture. Even into senior year I was still struck by its beauty! The size of Rochester is great- you see new faces every day, but you always run into people you know. Professors are very knowledgeable and have lots of professional experience in their fields, but they are also great teachers. I was fully satisfied with all of my classes in both the natural and social sciences. Having just graduated I can say that Rochester has prepared me in every way to be successful in my future endeavors. I have found the alumni network to be lively and the resources of the university (career center, etc) to still be accessible. My favorite part of the university though was definitely the other students. Everyone is incredibly bright without being arrogant, and while it is definitely a competitive school, everyone is very cooperative and helpful around exam time. | Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: B- |  | | |
| | Nov 16 2009 | 4th Year Female --
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| Quite Bright |
-Very engaging curriculum with a proper amount of difficulty.
-Science-bent school with weaker departments in most of the humanities (Social sciences are very strong, though, except maybe Anthropology and History).
-If you are looking for a challenge, it's possible to take 5 courses a semester (overloading) at no extra cost.
-Mediocre social life and boring city.
-Cold.
-Very nice campus, but the excessive snow can take its toll on the facilities.
-Oh, food sucks.
Besides the problems with food quality and high tuition costs, the school tends to provide a positive atmosphere for students. Unfortunately, the location of the university is less than ideal. I believe the benefits, such as academic quality, rising reputation, and innovative curriculum, not to mention top-notch facilities, can outweigh any minor qualms one may have with the U of R. | Education Quality: A, Surrounding City: C+ | | | |
| | May 26 2009 | 1st Year Male --
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| Quite Bright | UR is tough. If you're not willing to work and concentrate on your academics, then it's probably not the school for you! With that said, if you are looking for an academically challenging school, UR is a perfect choice! Professors are helpful and approachable. I have never had trouble meeting with or getting to know a professor here. The students are great, as well. There are people from everywhere, which makes things interesting. I have friends from Texas, California, England, and so on. There is a lot of diversity, and every single person on campus is talented in his or her own way. There are definitely things to do on campus and off, so you can't really get bored. The fraternities are popular places to go as a freshman or sophomore, but after that, most people just go downtown. Support for athletics is getting much better here! There are always people at the men's and women's basketball games, plenty of people at football games (even though the team isn't really good), and many people attend the soccer games, as well. All of the teams on campus do very well, and many are nationally ranked! The food on campus isn't too bad, it just gets old, as I'm sure it does at any school. We now have a Starbucks, which is always packed! The school shows newly released movies every Friday and Saturday, and that's pretty cool. Most importantly, the living situation is great! I had a huge room as a freshman and have been in great rooms ever since. I am living in Riverview now, the new apartments over the river, and I love it! A huge plus is that everyone has their own bathroom in Riverview!! One downside to this school is the parking! They are crazy and will never hesitate to ticket your car if it's parked illegally. Parking passes cost over $300 for the year, which is insane! If you aren't going to use your car often, it's probably not worth it. There are buses and other methods of transportation to get around the city. Another negative factor is the weather. If you don't like windy, rainy, snowy, and cold days, Rochester is not for you! Everyone here looks forward to sunny days, because there aren't many at all! The weather can be brutal, but once spring rolls around, people come out of the woodwork to be outside! Late spring, summer, and fall are really beautiful here. Other than that, I think it's an amazing place to be. I wouldn't change going here for anything. I know it's very expensive, which is a huge sacrifice, but if you work hard, it's worth it. I have met wonderful friends, had amazing experiences, and will miss it so much when I graduate in 38 days. | Campus Aesthetics: A+, Perceived Campus Safety: B- | | | |
| | Apr 08 2009 | 3rd Year Female --
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