A Guide for Simon Students Revised March 2002 The following guide has been prepared by second-year students as a reference for the Simon community. The idea for a more comprehensive resource came from the LASOS club. It draws from various sources, including the school's original "Survival Guide," guides from other business schools, and newspaper articles, including those in the Democrat and Chronicle. The inclusion of businesses, events and locations within this publication is not an endorsement of these places by the authors or the school. If you have any suggestions or find any information that is no longer up to date, please contact the admissions office. Revised March 2002 1 Table of Contents EMERGENCY NUMBERS .......................................................................................................................6 UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER/ SIMON NUMBERS ........................................................................7 INCOMING STUDENT CHECKLIST ....................................................................................................8 M.B.A. PROGRAMS OFFICE STAFF ....................................................................................................9 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2002..............................................................................................................10 AREA AND CAMPUS MAP ...................................................................................................................11 TRANSPORTATION..............................................................................................................................11 TRANSPORTATION...............................................................................................................................12 Airport ....................................................................................................................................................12 Airlines ...................................................................................................................................................12 Buses ......................................................................................................................................................13 Train .......................................................................................................................................................13 Auto Rentals ...........................................................................................................................................13 Taxi Cabs................................................................................................................................................14 HOTELS/MOTELS..................................................................................................................................14 UTILITIES ................................................................................................................................................15 Electricity & Gas ....................................................................................................................................15 Telephone ...............................................................................................................................................15 Cable.......................................................................................................................................................15 MEDIA.......................................................................................................................................................16 Radio ......................................................................................................................................................16 Newspapers.............................................................................................................................................16 POSTAL SERVICES................................................................................................................................16 DRIVER’S LICENSE...............................................................................................................................17 U OF R PARKING PERMIT ..................................................................................................................17 PURCHASING A CAR ............................................................................................................................17 BANKING .................................................................................................................................................18 Revised March 2002 2 CREDIT CARDS ......................................................................................................................................18 HOUSING..................................................................................................................................................19 On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing....................................................................................................19 On-Campus Apartments .........................................................................................................................20 Off–Campus Apartments........................................................................................................................21 COFFEE SHOPS/PUBS/ RESTAURANTS ...........................................................................................23 Simon Hang-Outs ...................................................................................................................................23 Brunch spots ...........................................................................................................................................23 American ................................................................................................................................................23 Chinese ...................................................................................................................................................24 Indian......................................................................................................................................................24 Italian......................................................................................................................................................24 Japanese..................................................................................................................................................24 Korean ....................................................................................................................................................24 Mediterranean.........................................................................................................................................24 Mexican ..................................................................................................................................................24 Spanish ...................................................................................................................................................24 Thai.........................................................................................................................................................25 Pizza .......................................................................................................................................................25 NIGHT LIFE.............................................................................................................................................26 MOVIE THEATERS................................................................................................................................27 SPORTS.....................................................................................................................................................28 CULTURAL ACTIVITIES......................................................................................................................29 Art Galleries ...........................................................................................................................................29 Historical sites ........................................................................................................................................30 On Stage .................................................................................................................................................30 PARKS.......................................................................................................................................................31 DAY TRIPS ...............................................................................................................................................32 VINEYARDS.............................................................................................................................................32 SHOPPING CENTERS............................................................................................................................32 WHERE TO FIND…................................................................................................................................33 Revised March 2002 3 Automobile repairs/supplies...................................................................................................................33