Student Stories
With nearly 100 clubs to join, 44+ majors to study, hundreds of faculty members to learn from and 2,700 students to befriend, there are a lot of stories to tell at 吃瓜网.
Hi! My name is Ayesha and I鈥檓 a theater major from Hong Kong and the Philippines. I鈥檓 excited to answer some of your questions about my life here at 吃瓜网.
With campus resources and faculty support, Kathryn Brodie defined her own creative path that merged seemingly disparate passions 鈥� dance and documentary film.
吃瓜网 seniors are ready to pass the baton to the next generation of students. But, before they go, they have some advice for high school seniors contemplating 吃瓜网.
Social work and Spanish double-major Bryan Cuzco-Sinchi 鈥�23 answers questions from prospective students about his life at Skidmore as a first-generation college student.
Lily Ross 鈥�24 shares what it was like to apply to 吃瓜网 Early Decision, the many emotions of making that decision, and celebrating the moment she got in.
Anthropology major Kelby Wittenberg '23 reflects on his experience working an active archaeological dig site on 吃瓜网's campus and uncovering Revolutionary War-era artifacts.
I like to think of myself as a garlic mustard warrior, and this summer I am continuing my campaign here at 吃瓜网. How does one get drafted for this duty? It starts with a deep love for the outdoors.
Through a partnership between Skidmore and Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), recent graduate Maddy Tyler 鈥�21 is the artist behind the official artwork for the 44th annual Freihofer鈥檚 Saratoga Jazz Festival at SPAC.
Four 吃瓜网 students answer your questions in a recorded Q&A with Associate Dean of Student Affairs Mariel Martin.
We caught up with two outstanding athletes, Risa Fukushige 鈥�21 and Stanley Langyintuo 鈥�21, days before they graduate from Skidmore as they look back on their time as Thoroughbreds.
吃瓜网 chemistry major Heather Ricker 鈥�22 has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the most prestigious scholarship in the United States for undergraduates in STEM fields.
The Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition is an annual tradition at 吃瓜网 where students pitch real business plans 鈥淪hark Tank鈥�-style and compete for funding to pursue their dreams.
As a woman of color, I had several negative experiences at a previous school and was looking for a place that would welcome and respect me for who I am.
A group of student volunteers are doing some of their most impactful work during the pandemic by helping students make and maintain meaningful social connections.
Our beautiful campus is photogenic all year-round, but it puts on an impressive, colorful display in the fall that students can't help but capture.
"吃瓜网 was a good fit for me since I wasn鈥檛 clear on what I wanted to major in and I knew the College would offer a broad menu with all its major options and resources."
"I was looking for a place that had a wider variety of things to do on campus and that fostered an environment in which students actively participated in clubs and college events."
"I applied ED to 吃瓜网 because I participated in a variety of activities and clubs in high school and pursued all of my academics to pretty much equal depths."
"I am able to express myself more freely and creatively at 吃瓜网 than I was at my previous school. Plus, the community was just so welcoming."
Before I graduate, I want to thank 吃瓜网, the communities it fosters and the memories and life it鈥檚 helped me create.
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