August 2016

THE ORIENTATION ISSUE AUGUST 2016 reporter.rit.edu

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Welcome to RIT. The next four/five/six years are going to be a wild ride. There are going to be highs and lows, moments that are embarrassing, thrilling, soul-crushing, blissful and everything in between. You’ll make friends, lose them and make them again. You’ll have moments when you hate everything, and moments when it seems like everything is golden.

I’m writing this note as I prepare to graduate from my own undergraduate career here at RIT. I’ve spent a lot of time these past few weeks reflecting on who I used to be, and how different that is from who I am now. They aren’t kidding when they say your college years are the most transformative years of your life.

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THE BEST FOUR YEARS: MAKE THEM COUNT Don’t take on too much responsibility in your first year WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU AREN’T EXPECTING RIT has all sorts of opportunities to have fun with technology “WISH WE COULD TURN BACK TIME, TO THE GOOD OL’ DAYS, WHEN OUR MOMMA SANG US TO SLEEP BUT NOW WE’RE STRESSED OUT” Tips to make college a little less stressful

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STUDY TIPS FOR PEOPLE THAT DIDN’T HAVE TO STUDY IN HIGH SCHOOL How to study in college

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FIRST YEAR BUCKET LIST What to do before your freshman year is over

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INTRO TO RIT SPORTS Here’s all you need to know about our school’s sport world

ROCHESTER: WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO GET THERE The big city can be intimidating; this guide will help RIT BUS ROUTE Bus map for RIT campus

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THE BEST FOUR YEARS:

MAKE THEM COUNT

by Taylor Derrisaw | photography by Justin Barrett design by Emma Fleming

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y GPA for spring semester in my freshman year was 1.44.

As I logged into SIS and tried to process the number staring blankly before me, I couldn’t think; my mind rushed and my heart raced. I tried to convince myself that I had done better, that maybe some grades hadn’t gone through and it was a mistake, or that my professors screwed up. But deep down I knew that was a lie.

Coming fresh out of high school, I wanted to make it big. I wanted to carry as much as I could and prove that I was capable of spectacular things. I looked into all sorts of different minors, different clubs and different extracurriculars. I had graduated high school with an A average, and had juggled with jobs before, so I felt confident in my ability to do it on a larger scale. This is a level of confidence a lot of eager freshmen display, but the reality isn’t as simple as that.

Not to sound like a parent here, but this time in your life is incredibly important, which is why it’s important to do the following:

TAKE THINGS SLOW An important piece of advice is to keep things manageable at first.

You’re freshmen, you have a whole four or five years to go out and experience everything both RIT and life have to offer. Pursue your major, or if you’re undeclared, try a little bit of everything — you never know what might stick. Once you have a major declared or a path you want to follow, give it your best, but don’t feel like you have to do everything at once. In short, know your limits, but don’t be afraid to push the envelope every once in awhile.

GET INVOLVED Pretty much everyone between now and graduation will tell you to get involved with extracurriculars, and for good reason. A study per-

formed by Erin Massoni from the College of DuPage concluded that “Students who participate in extracurricular activities are less likely to drop out and more likely to have higher academic achievement.”

Additionally, learning new things and meeting a whole host of new people can be really beneficial to your social life and selfimprovement. Fourth year Mechanical Engineering Technology student Joseph Kren experienced this while signing up for Naval ROTC. “I lacked discipline to stay focused in what I needed to get done …

I needed to put priorities first,” Kren said. “What helped me survive was building that focus to do what I needed to do.”

It’s also important to realize that your interests will change over time. Something you might have liked in high school might not even appeal to you now.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO TAKE A DAY FOR YOURSELF College is often portrayed as being a constant slog, with classes and work piled on top of naps and brief coffee breaks. While this isn’t always the case, there will be times when things really pile on top of each other and you’ll feel congested and boxed in. This is why it’s important to give yourself a couple of hours to regain your strength and keep pushing forward. It may even be helpful to organize everything you need to get done to plan for the future.

“If I felt overwhelmed, I’d write whatever I have to get done. So then I’ll work on primary things, then I’ll mix with smaller things later,” Kren said.

This is an important time in your lives, and you’ve all worked very hard to get here. I know you want to take on the world, and that day will come, but remember to take things easy and do your best while you’re here; you pass this way only once.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

AREN’T EXPECTING

WHEN YOU

by Natasha Amadasun | illustration and design by Lauren Mays

Building a big trebuchet and competing against the rest of my classmates was an

awesome feeling.

Ellory Lane, third year Mechanical Engineering Technology

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t is probably a safe bet to say that if you are entering into an engineering or technology major as a freshman, you have heard things to the effect of “Engineering is hard,” “You won’t have time for anything fun when you get to college” and “Classes are going to suck.” Well, yes, engineering and technology majors are hard. Yes, classes sometimes are less than stellar, but that does not mean that there is no time for fun and that your first year won’t be entertaining, useful and interesting. Engineering and technology majors get a notoriously bad rap for being incredibly difficult with no reprieve from the vicious cycle of homework, exam, homework, Mountain Dew and nap. I will not lie, that cycle is a real thing. ​There are plenty of fun and exciting activities, classes and clubs on campus dedicated to non-tech endeavors, so why not have both? Several of RIT’s courses and events are incredible outlets that allow for a bit of fun to be had while in these majors. Whether it be a demonstration on electromagnetism in physics, an interesting research project in Intro to Biomedical Engineering, a design project for Machine Tools Lab, a hackathon

The one thing that I found most fun about Electrical Engineering this year as a freshman was my

I didn’t expect Industrial Engineering to be so

multidisciplinary,

It gave me a lot to look forward to.

but I really enjoyed gaining knowledge from other fields of study ... in my Materials Processing class freshman year.

Connor Blasie, second year Electrical Engineering

Emily Rosenthal, fourth year Industrial Engineering

Analog Circuits lab.

or a stimulating lecture on game character development by a renowned game designer, RIT has plenty to offer in techy goodness.

Pumpkin Chunkin’ Early in the fall semester during Brick City Homecoming weekend, several teams of engineering technology students design, build and compete to see who can create the best pumpkin launcher. The contraptions usually look like giant trebuchets or catapults and the aim is to launch your pumpkin as far as chunkin’ possible. The event combines each team’s design and manufacturing skills with the thrill of crushing the competition and creating a huge pile of pumpkin guts. It’s an open event and is typically well attended by students, their families, and faculty. It’s a great day to put what you have learned in the first few weeks of your engineering technology classes to the test and see what you can bring to the table.

you away, though. It is a chance to design something different, learn how to use the design cycle and engineering processes and program your chimes to play something awesome.

MAGIC Center

The Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity is another diamond in the rough when it comes to fun and interesting tech things on campus.

Along with being an invaluable source to the campus community regarding innovation in games and media development, it is host to several events open to all students. One of MAGIC’s most interesting endeavors is its speaker series; they invite various influential people in media, art and gaming to speak to students. These lectures are a perfect way to wind down and interact with renowned people who are very successful in their fields.

Robochime Project

Imagine RIT

If you are a Mechanical Engineering major, MECE-104 Engineering Design Tools gives you a chance to work on Robochime.

For this project, teams of students design, program and build robotic chimes to play a specific tune of their choice. It is typically a semester-long project that requires thorough documentation and time. Don’t let that scare

Imagine RIT is the pinnacle of who we are as RIT students and what we represent as a university. It is a showcase of all the innovation on campus and acts as a final “hurrah” for technology as the academic year comes to an end. Various engineering groups show off their accomplishments for the year.

In the past, students have created works such

I only got into University Physics I via the waitlist, but had fun doing interesting math challenges ...

To whomever dropped UP 1 and opened me a spot:

Thank you so, so much.

Reina Helms, fourth year Game Design and Development

as a S’mores-making robot, an autonomous People Mover golf cart, dry ice ice cream and dozens of other projects. The technology debuted at Imagine RIT is phenomenal, but what makes it even better is that the students are truly the driving force behind what makes it so special.

I know that I have given you a few examples of things to look forward to, but if you want to start having tech fun right now, here is a condensed breakdown of some of the tech clubs on campus: eNABLE Aero Design Team Formula SAE Baja SAE Hot Wheelz SAE Clean Snowmobile Electric Vehicle Team Electronic Gaming Society Model Train Club Biotech Club FIRST Robotics ...and many more!

So yes, classes will drive you insane and college will be hard, but never fear, RIT is here to save the day!

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ongratulations incoming freshmen, you have succeeded in graduating high school and have decided to continue your educational journey in college. The moment you graduate high school, you enter a world of freedom. You are free from the chains of your parents and one step closer to the real world. Don’t think all chains are gone, though. The price of freedom is often overwhelming stress.

“Thirty percent of students reported that stress had negatively affected their academic performance within the past year, and over 85 percent had felt overwhelmed by everything they had to do at some point within the past year,” according to the 2015 National College Health Assessment. In short, most people in college get stressed out and sometimes grades can slip because of it, but there are many options for prevention.

These statistics can make college seem miserable, but fear not, because RIT actually has many different ways for you to manage your stress, ranging from counselors to fun-loving, furry puppies.

Stress can come in all different shapes and sizes. Being independent for the first time can bring a lot of change into your life, and that can be quite stressful. If you have never lived on your own, managed your finances, kept an eye on what assignments you have due or dealt with roommates, it can be hard at first.

To counter that stress, RIT offers a lot of ways to help, and knowing what is available to you

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will help manage your stress levels more than you’d think.

Cody Winston, a fourth year Multidisciplinary Studies major, is president of a club on campus called Active Minds. They focus on mental illnesses, especially stressinduced anxiety.

“Our mission on campus is to educate the general campus about these mental illnesses and change the stigma that is placed behind mental illnesses,” Cody said. He mentioned that anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses. Active Minds is a great club to join if you want to learn more about mental illnesses relating to stress or just mental illness in general.

Counseling is available at RIT for those who need someone to talk to about their stress and want confidentiality and a professional opinion. If you have problems with stress or any other mental illness, you can schedule an appointment or consultation by going to the office upstairs in the August Center.

Another great person to talk to is a Resident Advisor (RA); they live on each dorm floor and are available to help you work through any problems you have. Don’t be scared to talk to a counselor or RA; they are all there to help. It is their job to be there for you.

If you don’t feel like talking to someone, the Wellness Center hosts a monthly event called Bow Wow Wellness with stress management dogs in the Fireside Lounge, located in the Campus Center. Volunteers bring their certified stress-reduction dogs and have them

available for students to pet and relax with.

Balancing a heavy workload, social life and sleep alone can be very difficult, so adding in time to relax sometimes seems nearly impossible. There really is no perfect formula to achieving the impossible, but by managing your time and figuring out a schedule that works for you, it can get easier.

If you think learning how to manage your time and stress might as well be a course on its own, you would be right. There is actually a stress management course at RIT through the Academic Support Center (ASC) that teaches you various ways to manage your stress; it can count as one of the two required wellness courses you must take over your time here.

If you are too stressed to spend an entire semester learning how to manage it, here are some helpful tips on how to manage stress: Remember, the moment you feel like you are beginning to feel stressed, just relax.

Take a step back and breathe. It isn’t the end of the world if you don’t finish a paper that is due the next day. Take a break from work and hang with friends, because socialization is one of the best ways to get your mind off whatever is stressing you out. If your friends are the ones making you stressed, try to talk it out with them and let them know how you feel. Communication is key in relationships, especially if you feel a strain forming.

College is a great place for you to reinvent yourself, so go out and find clubs that suit your interest, and do things that

you enjoy the most; RIT has many clubs, so they are bound to have something that is right up your alley. Working out, whether you enjoy it or not, can be a huge stress reliever. RIT has a gym that is open every day for you to exercise your stress away.

Most importantly, don’t be afraid to give yourself the “you” time that you need, whether it is reading a book, playing a video game, napping or knitting. Any quiet, relaxing activity can ease stress.

From one stressed college student to another, rock your first year and enjoy it as it comes, because it’s going to be over before you know it.

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STUDY

TIPS

FOR PEOPLE WHO DIDN’T HAVE TO STUDY IN HIGH SCHOOL

by Jake Krajewski | photography by Daniel Vasta | design by Kevin Zampieron

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hen students come to college, they bring with them a lot of the same habits they had in high school. Among these are their study habits, which will end up proving essential to their success in college. Unfortunately, many freshmen arrive with no studying skills whatsoever, as they managed to make it through high school without ever studying.

Below are some tips for people who need to learn how to study. And yes, despite the confidence you might have in yourself, you will need to study in college.

The Schedule First and foremost, it’s vital to know when to study. This is probably one of the most fundamental studying skills, and it’s extremely simple. Do not try to cram all of the information the night before an exam.

Try to review the class material briefly at least once a week. The week before the exam, study a bit at a time, over multiple days. Having some flashcards — even on a smartphone app — and drilling yourself while you’re in line for food is a great way to kill downtime and prepare for any upcoming exams.

Breaking up the information you’re trying to digest makes it stick in your head longer than trying to cram it in a matter of hours does.

What to Study Most professors provide some sort of guide to their exams, either in their syllabus or before the exam; if they haven’t, it’s okay to

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ask if they will provide one. Alternatively, they may also give out review questions.

These will keep you from spending hours trying to memorize things you won’t need.

Whatever information they say will be on the exam, study that first. During every lecture (not just the ones before the exam), take note of anything they say might be a good exam question. Once you understand that material and can do the problems, it’s okay to start studying any information they didn’t mention being on the test, as it might still appear on the test. Professors wont always tell you every little thing about the exam, and some like to use less important material to make bonus questions.

The Order This particular order may not work best for everyone, but it helps a vast majority.

Start with the earliest material. By now you may not be as familiar with it, so it’s the most important material to brush up on. Work your way from the earliest material to the newest in chronological order. Once that’s done, go in the reverse order. This is a good way to test yourself and see if you still remember everything you brushed up on from the older material.

Outside Help Studying alone is fine, but studying with others is always better. Forming study groups can make drilling material easier and a bit more fun. Study groups can be enormously

beneficial, as other people can ask you questions and may understand certain concepts better. If even that isn’t helping you understand a particular concept, see your professor or TA outside of class; professors are almost always happy to help their students.

The Final Review If you’ve been following these steps thus far, the last review shouldn’t take very long.

Drill yourself on the material one more time, and double check yourself on anything you still feel a bit shaky on. Do this the night before, then get a good night’s sleep. Getting eight hours of rest the night before exam is one of the most important things to do.

Now that you actually have to study, you’ll need that sleep. If you review the material, then go directly from your books to your bed, you have a much higher chance of retaining that information.

Follow these steps, and you can overcome even the most challenging course. Learning to study from the ground up can be intimidating, but it’s vital to your success at RIT.

STUDYING ALONE IS FINE, BUT STUDYING WITH OTHERS IS ALWAYS BETTER.

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FIRST YEAR

BUCKET LIST

by Mandi Moon illustration by Max Yeager design by Olivia Konys

THIS IS YOUR FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE,

and there is a lot to do in and around RIT. Time is short, and soon you won’t have as much time to do anything besides work, homework and drinking coffee. Use this bucket list as a guide to experience what RIT has to offer before you run out of time.

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Eat at all 18 dining locations at least once.

21. Watch a really intense Humans vs. Zombies showdown.

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Take the free First Friday bus to the art galleries in Rochester.

22. Go to one of CAB’s Thursday night movies.

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Go to No Voice Zone and learn how to sign your major.

24. Try slacklining.

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Try out the (tiny) lazy river in the Gordon Field House pool.

25. Go to all the art galleries on campus (there are three).

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Eat at Jay’s Diner.

26. Visit Park Avenue downtown when it’s nice outside.

There is more to Rochester than Jefferson Avenue.

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Get free swag from FreezeFest and SpringFest.

27. Spin around in the weird chairs on the first floor of

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Go sledding in the winter on the hill by the Red Barn.

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Go rock climbing at the Red Barn.

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Go to a free skate in the Ritter Ice Arena.

23. Go to a Bow-Wow Wellness and pet puppies.

the library.

28. Visit the Cary Collection and see RIT’s very own page of the Gutenberg Bible.

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10. Go to a hockey game.

29. Model for a photo student’s homework assignment.

11. Go to a sports game that isn’t hockey.

30. Make friends with someone who doesn’t live in the same dorm as you.

12. Shake hands with President Destler.

13. Hug/high five the mascot, Ritchie the Tiger.

14. Listen to WITR (station 89.7).

15. Go to an RIT Players production or an improv show.

31. Go to a party. They happen, I promise.

32. Volunteer — do Habitat for Humanity, walk dogs at the Scottsville Animal shelter, etc.

16. Go to an NTID Performing Arts production.

33. Take a wellness class. You have to do two before you graduate anyway.

17. Go to Imagine RIT in May and see as much stuff as you can.

34. Eat food from a food truck.

18. Go to trivia and open mic night at Lovin’cup.

19. Go to a Gray Matter debate.

20. Play an intramural sport or join a club, or five.

35. Go to an event that your RA planned.

Okay, I know you’re not going to do that last one. But at least give the list a try — you’ll be glad that you did something besides staring dismally out your dorm window at the sea of bricks that is your new home.

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INTRO TO RIT

SPORTS

by Kristin Grant | photography by Lloyd McCullough | illustration by Kaitlyn Fitzgerald | design by Dasha Buduchina

At

a large university like RIT, there are many ways to get involved. One of the best ways to get engaged on campus is by attending a sporting event bursting with Tiger pride.

“ATHLETICS ARE A GREAT SOURCE OF SPIRIT HERE ON CAMPUS,” SAID ATHLETIC DIRECTOR LOU SPIOTTI. “AND WE REALLY HAVE A PROGRAM TO BE PROUD OF.” During his last 36 years as Athletic Chair, Spiotti has built a competitive, nationally recognized, multi-division athletic program.

“We have 22 sports that abide by NCAA Division III rules, and then Division I men’s and women’s hockey,” he explained.

Just this past year, RIT Athletics had enormously successful seasons, shattering many school records. The women’s crosscountry team was nationally ranked and made it to the NCAA championships for the first time in program history. The men’s hockey team won the Atlantic League title and made it to the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive year. The women’s basketball team was ranked nationally for the first time ever and competed in the Liberty League championship. The men’s indoor track team had a stellar season,

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winning the Liberty League Championship.

Women’s soccer was also nationally ranked and competed for the Liberty League Title.

Here is a closer look at the men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams.

MEN’S SOCCER: According to Head Coach Bill Garno, the upcoming season promises to be a very exciting one for men’s soccer. The team overcame numerous obstacles last year to finish a strong fourth in the Liberty League, and they plan on defying just as many expectations in 2016.

“Performance-wise, we had our youngest team ever last season,” explained Garno.

Moving forward, Garno expects the disciplined players to excel. Many of his young players had to step into leadership positions very early on in their collegiate careers.

“I didn’t expect to come in and have as much of an impact as I did,” said Anthony Defeo, now a second year Diagnostic Medical Sonography major.

His teammate, second year Liberal Arts major Gene Sicoli, felt similarly. “It was a big transition from high school to college soccer, physicality wise, but I really enjoyed it,” he said.

Both men more than lived up to expectations, posting stellar seasons. Sicoli led the team with 9 goals and 4 assists, and Defeo

scored the game winner in a nail-biter against King’s College. As this young team matures both physically and mentally, Garno says the the school can expect to do very well in league play and beyond.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: The 2016 season presents an interesting change in dynamics for the women’s volleyball team.

“This year will be our turnaround point,” said Head Coach Jim Lodes. “We’re losing six seniors, five who started regularly. I’m looking to those players that got some experience last year to really step up.”

The women finished a respectable fourth in the Liberty Leagues last year, and have aspirations for taking home the Liberty League Championship in the future. A recently graduated Packaging Science major, Anna Valentine, encouraged students to attend the games.

“There is so much energy and team spirit — with the digs and the kills going back and forth, volleyball is so fast paced,” Valentine explained. “It’s really a sport people can get excited about.”

If volleyball and soccer aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other sports here you can get excited about. Whatever your passion may be, you can find it at RIT.

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ROCHESTER: WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO GET THERE

by Bryanne McDonough | photography by Robert Rauchwerger | design by Annie Wong

The Strong Museum of Play located in downtown Rochester

WELCOME TO HENRIETTA. NO, WE’RE NOT QUITE IN ROCHESTER YET.

When I first came to RIT, I had no car.

I would have had to take the bus to get anywhere. Since I was from a small town, however, the concept of public transportation was terrifying — so during my first year at RIT, I didn’t go into the city of Rochester at all. Last summer, I decided to explore, and found what I was missing out on. I want to encourage you to explore and to reach out of your comfort zone. Pick a place, take a bus and discover new places and opportunities.

HOW TO GET THERE

If you have a car, you can probably figure out how to get into the city. For those of you who don’t, here’s how the buses work: while RIT has its own bus system, it isn’t the same as the general Rochester area service.

Rochester is serviced by Regional Transit Services (RTS), which costs one dollar per ride. To plan your trip, you can either go to myrts.com or download the “RIT Bus App” from the App Store. Both of these services have the ability to track buses and show you multiple possible routes.

Most of the places on this list will involve taking two buses, one to the Transit Center in downtown Rochester and then another to wherever you are going. The Transit Center is where all the bus routes begin and end.

You can also buy passes with credit or debit cards there.

The buses only take cash, but don’t worry if you don’t have exact change. On the bus, you can put in $5, $10 and $20 bills and receive a card with change that can be used for future rides. You can also purchase an all-day pass for $3 if you talk to the driver.

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WHERE TO GO Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) At RMSC, there are many hands-on exhibits that are fun to play with, amazing displays and stellar performances. There is also a planetarium where you can view the stars and learn about space, as well as other exciting shows that are played on the large dome.

COST: $12 WITH STUDENT ID

Seneca Park Zoo The Seneca Park Zoo is on the opposite side of Rochester from RIT, but it is still accessible by bus. This zoo has a wide variety of animals from across the world that live in large, suitable habitats. The zoo also places a large emphasis on conservation efforts around the world.

Memorial Art Gallery (MAG)

Strong Museum of Play

The MAG has a permanent collection of over 12,000 pieces, in addition to many temporary exhibits. The building appears small from the bus stop, but inside it is a vast expanse of art and architecture. The MAG is tranquil, and the surrounding sculpture park is a sight to behold.

The Museum of Play is a destination for the child inside all of us. This expansive museum has more than can be seen in one day. From a large arcade to a child-run Wegmans, you’re guaranteed to find a toy you once enjoyed. Almost everything is interactive in some way, so there is a lot of fun to be had.

In addition, there are many rotating exhibits, so there’s always something new and exciting.

Don’t be ashamed to let your inner kid come out to play.

COST: $5 WITH STUDENT ID

Mt. Hope Cemetery A cemetery may seem like a strange place to visit, but there is a lot of Rochester history that can be learned here. This cemetery is the burial place of many historical figures, including Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Friends of Mt. Hope provide guided walking tours that visit the graves of historical figures and discuss much of the local history.

COST: $14 There’s plenty more to do in Rochester, and I encourage you to expand your horizons and go somewhere new. The city isn’t scary, hard to get to or boring, so go ahead and explore.

COST: $5 (CASH) FOR A TOUR.

COST: $12

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