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November 20, 2019

3 Tips for Planning Friendsgiving in College

Before we all leave for the highly anticipated Thanksgiving break, you might have some of your friends trying to organize a Friendsgiving. On one hand, it’s a great excuse to get together with all your closest friends and eat a lot. On the other hand - you might be freaking out thinking, “uhm who is supposed to cook all that food?!” So below [...]
November 13, 2019

A College Student's Guide to Time Management

It’s getting to be that time of the semester. It feels like you never have a break from project deadlines, upcoming exams, and group meetings. Not to mention club meetings, grocery shopping, unpredictable work schedules, and any other unique responsibilities you may have. So how are you supposed to get it all done? We’ve put together a list of [...]
November 7, 2019

The Official On-Campus Senior Bucket List

How does college fly by so quickly? It’s not too late to do the ‘classic’ RIT activities that you may have missed over your time here. Here is a list of 10 essential on and off campus activities to do before you leave RIT! 1. Sip on a Salsarita’s margarita. If you’re of legal age to drink alcohol, try an infamous Salsarita’s margarita! It’s [...]
November 5, 2019

The Official Off-Campus Senior Bucket List

Many of us might take jobs in other cities after graduation. Believe it or not, Rochester actually has some pretty cool stuff to check out. Before you say goodbye, check these 10 classic Rochester activities off your list. 1. Take a late night trip to Jay’s Diner. Jay’s is a staple among RIT students. If you haven’t been there yet, make sure [...]
October 31, 2019

Ridesharing Safety Tips

As a college student, you’ve probably used Uber, Lyft, or some other ridesharing service. And even if you haven’t, you know someone who has. Ridesharing is a convenient, and typically inexpensive, way to get around. Whether you need a safe way to get home after a night out, or you just need a ride to the airport, this service is helpful to [...]
October 24, 2019

Coziest Places to Study at RIT

No matter what major you are at RIT, you’ve got some homework and projects to work on and some studying to do. I am here to help you find a place to do all of this while staying comfortable. I am always adventuring around campus to find the next best studying space at RIT... that has plugs of course! Here are some of my favorite spots I’ve [...]
October 16, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Brick City Weekend

Every Tiger’s favorite weekend is coming up! The Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend is October 18th-20th. There are so many events and activities this weekend, it can be overwhelming for first year students or parents that are unfamiliar with campus. If you’re a returning student and know the campus inside and out, there are always new [...]
October 10, 2019

Everything New With Transportation at RIT

This year, the RIT Parking and Transportation Office has been making some major changes to improve the overall experience for students. It doesn’t have to be difficult to live at college without a car. RIT has added new transportation routes and options to make traveling easier for everyone. Here are 5 reasons you should take the shuttles at [...]
October 7, 2019

What is the TigerSafe App?

Through the hustle and bustle of the year, it is important to remember to stay safe. If you haven’t heard of the TigerSafe app yet, you should know about it. TigerSafe is Public Safety’s official campus safety app. It has a variety of actually useful features you can use in times of uncertainty or emergencies on campus. Download now and make [...]