I wish Rochester....

MConklin
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:37:14 +0000

The quality of the guacomole is a legitimate concern of mine as well.

Certainly this is a question that is better answered by students, but I will venture to guess that Rochester benefits in certain ways from not being a ‘big name’ institution. The vast majority of the students that are here are here for very specific reasons, and because they genuinely love the school. Few students are applying to and/or enrolling at Rochester because of its name recognition alone; what that means is a dynamic, well-informed student body, made up of students who aren’t simply enamored with a name. They know what they are getting themselves into and they hit the ground running as freshman, as evidenced by our 97% retention rate.

In a way I also think it serves to strengthen the bond among Rochester students - the students that are here recognize the worth of the school that they attend, and they bond in an effort to spread the word.

Thats my two cents.