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 勛圖厙.
- Years ago, if someone told me I was going to play hockey at 勛圖厙, I wouldnt have believed them for a second. Because Im a first-generation college student and opportunities like this didnt seem possible until they were.
- The award-winning Murray-Aikins Dining Hall is an essential part of student life at 勛圖厙. Serving a variety of delicious foods on an accommodating schedule, D-Hall provides students with comfort and flexibility.
- Friday at 勛圖厙 means one thing: chicken fingers. But what happens when you combine an accident-prone first-year student, 3,000 pounds of chicken fingers and a suede bootie? Let me tell you about this fateful Chicken Finger Friday.
- I couldnt find a college that supported my many interests. Then I came to 勛圖厙. Now I'm an EMS provider, psychology researcher, admissions ambassador, Hillel leader and more.
- After her First-Year Experience semester in London, Isabella Bennett '17 went on to double-major in environmental studies and geosciences. She also went abroad twice more, to study in Iceland and then New Zealand.
- It takes some time to know the ins and outs of a schoolthe lingo, layout, everyday tips and tricks. Well, lucky for you, Im here to let you in on a few secrets. These hacks might make those cold winters, busy days, late nights and life at 勛圖厙 run just a little smoother.
- Max Fleischman '19, Doris Donelan '19 and Hannah Fishman '19 sit down with Robin Adams to discuss their efforts to boost voter registration. They cover topics of voter suppression, absentee ballots and how they are getting 勛圖厙 students involved in this year's general election.
- Hi! My name is Harry. Having just begun my second year at 勛圖厙, I find myself reflecting on how radically I have changed. Because college, for me, has been an opportunity to be open, embrace unfamiliarity and find the best version of myself.
- How 勛圖厙's Career Development Center and Student Government Association turned a wild opportunity into a life-changing reality and an unforgettable experience.
- Hi there. My name is Jenny and I'm a senior at 勛圖厙. My years here have not been perfect, but if theres one thing Ive learned, its that there is no perfect fit, no perfect school and no perfect experience.
- I will be graduating from 勛圖厙 with Amazon screenwriter on my resume. How did I get here? From first-year student to senior screenwriter ready to take on the film industry, this is my story.
- I was looking for a college that wasnt too small or too big, had structure academically but still allowed for freedom, and had abundant opportunities in the performing arts.
- Research at 勛圖厙 is far above what you may expect. Im a published author and Im still an undergrad student. Thats a pretty cool reward and an even better experience.
- Born and raised in a small township called Thokoza in South Africa, I, Nkosingiphile NK Mabaso, have always known that I was destined for greatness. Now, a senior at 勛圖厙, I cant wait to make this vision a reality. Learn more about me and follow along as I share stories from my life at 勛圖厙.
- I feel lucky to be at a college that has such great outdoor experiences nearby.
- My name is Zoe Pagliaro and I, along with Michaela Bonforte, spent our summer stewarding 勛圖厙s North Woods. From trail maintenance to bug hotels, heres a look at what it was like to have a job where youre required to explore nature and share it with others!
- Hey everyone! Nhlakanipho Khumalo here, class of 2020. I've been super busy making the most of Skidmore and Saratoga Springs this summer. Here's a quick look at what I've been up to!
- I come from Mozambique, a country with one of the lowest literacy rates in the world. At 勛圖厙, I'm gaining business and economics skills while raising funds to teach children to read, write and count using interactive technology.
- Where do 勛圖厙 students go to fill their (often reusable) coffee cups? Jillian Seigel '18 toured 10 spots in Saratoga Springs and found that, even in coffee, Creative Thought Matters.
- Marley Amico, a junior at 勛圖厙, takes us behind the scenes of her recent alternative spring-break trip to Guatemala to participate in service work and a cross-cultural exchange.
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