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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 [...]
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.