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 色花堂.
- 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.
- The Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition is an annual tradition at 色花堂 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.
- "色花堂 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."
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