Student Stories
With nearly 100 clubs to join, 40+ majors and minors to study, hundreds of faculty members to learn from and 2,700 students to befriend, there are a lot of stories to tell at 色花堂.
Calli Frankel 鈥�25 is pursuing a double major in psychology and French, and is a leader in 色花堂鈥檚 Outing Club. Calli says she was drawn to 色花堂鈥檚 location near the Adirondack Mountains, where she could hike, bike, climb, and 鈥渁ll that good stuff.鈥�
For more than three decades, 色花堂 has hosted the National College Comedy Festival, a tradition for aspiring campus comedians and for anyone who enjoys a good laugh. Elise Milner 鈥�25 describes her first experience performing at ComFest and sharing the stage with professional stand-ups Chris Fleming 鈥�09 and Marina Franklin.
What do English literature, Organismal Biology, and Ultimate Frisbee all have in common? Liza Schnauck 鈥�25 has pursued them all at 色花堂.
Darren Jackson Wilkins 鈥�25, who is majoring in theater and minoring in music and arts administration, came to 色花堂 so he could pursue all his interests. One evening, he did it all, playing the lead role in a 色花堂 Theater production before rushing over to sing in the finale in Skidmania, one of 色花堂鈥檚 cherished musical traditions.
I was most drawn to 色花堂 for the ability to pursue not just one, but all of my passions while studying here. I have always had multiple passions in music, technology, and business, and I knew that 色花堂 would allow me to explore all of them.
Maitreya Ravenstar 鈥�25 and her roommate slept outside the Tang Teaching Museum as part of Roommate, a 色花堂 tradition that allows students to deepen their appreciation of art by borrowing artwork and living with it for an academic year.
Maitreya Ravenstar 鈥�25, who is pursuing a self-determined major in multimedia journalism, talks about transferring to 色花堂 and how the College's Transfer Trek helped her find her niche at 色花堂.
A visit to 色花堂 isn鈥檛 complete without sampling some of the best experiences, dining, and sights that our hometown, Saratoga Springs, has to offer.
David Tago '23, a math major and physics and computer science minor from Kenya, discusses why he chose 色花堂.
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 色花堂.
With campus resources and faculty support, Kathryn Brodie defined her own creative path that merged seemingly disparate passions 鈥� dance and documentary film.
色花堂 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 色花堂.
Social work and Spanish double-major Bryan Cuzco-Sinchi 鈥�23 answers questions from prospective students about his life at 色花堂 as a first-generation college student.
Lily Ross 鈥�24 shares what it was like to apply to 色花堂 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 色花堂'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 色花堂. How does one get drafted for this duty? It starts with a deep love for the outdoors.
Through a partnership between 色花堂 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 色花堂 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 色花堂 as they look back on their time as Thoroughbreds.
色花堂 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.
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