Tagged - advice

Discouragement, motivation, and other unhelpful tips

Once you make it to hysterical laughter over the thought of the amount of work you have left to do, you’ve reached peak college nihilism. Join the club. I’m so proud of you! /s.

The forever dreaded non-STEM conversation: your major

If you’re an English major or in a similar boat, it can often lead to awkward conversations and smaller tips. So my advice? Lie.

It’s okay to be just okay

It’s great to be good at something you enjoy, but it should also be totally okay to maybe not be so great at it.

What most people get wrong about double majors

I bet a lot of first-years have plans for double or triple majors. But if you are pursuing either, the passion better be worth the pain.

Befriending your very own fitness monster: the GAC

Fear not, incoming students and GAC newcomers, I will divulge all my secrets on how I befriended the fitness monster.

Senior year… can hardly believe it

It’s scary getting older. It’s even scarier closing a chapter of your life.

Help! My Upstairs Neighbors are having Fun

About that Irish step dance class… oof. That’s “totes not chill,” as I’m sure you and your hip friends have often put it. No hat, or something. 

Four indoor activities to combat the Rochester winter blues

I hope this list inspires you to go out and do something fun in Rochester this winter! 

Five outdoor activities to combat the Rochester winter blues

Take some time this semester to explore one (or more!) of my many winter activity suggestions in and around Rochester.

Ask Riley: Hello and welcome!

Everyone needs help from time to time. Yet, not everyone has someone they can turn to for guidance. What I’d like is for people to feel heard and understood. I want them to know that there are other people out there who may be just as confused as they are.