Blog | Behind the Bricks

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 [...]
October 2, 2019

5 Fall Activities in Rochester

As the days get crisper and pumpkin spice becomes your beverage of choice, it’s clear that fall must be just around the corner. In celebration, our team has come up with five ideas for fall activities around the Rochester area. Go Apple Picking In Upstate New York, nothing says fall quite like apples, and what’s better than some freshly picked [...]
September 26, 2019

It Just Keeps Gettin' Better: Parking at RIT

Let’s be real. Parking at RIT can be frustrating from time to time. Luckily, the Parking and Transportation Office is here to help you. They are your go-to source for any questions or concerns about the rules, regulations, and opportunities available for campus parking and transportation. Each year, the Parking and Transportation Office is [...]
September 23, 2019

4 Things to Consider When Job Searching at the Career Fair

Resumé printing, suit buying, elevator pitch practicing...it must be career fair season. So with the fall career fair just around the corner, we thought we would bring you some of our best tips on what to consider when you’re deciding where to apply for potential jobs or co-ops. 1. Location This may sound like an obvious one, and maybe as a [...]
August 2, 2019

Tiger Tips: The Club Fair

The Club Fair is taking place this August at the end of orientation week, for all the incoming students. Check out these tips for some advice and information on the event.
August 2, 2019

7 Things to Do Before College That You Might Not Think About

There are so many lists out there telling you what to do before leaving - such as spending time with friends, connecting with your roommate, and buying your textbooks, but we wanted to give you insight to some of the other things you should do that might not be on your radar.
July 31, 2019

Tiger Tips: Dorm Decorating

A new semester is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start shopping for new dorm decorations! From sheets to storage, BTB has a guide to help you make the most of your space.