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.
I will graduate with a double major, a minor and a job already lined up. But there are few pieces of advice I wish I鈥檇 received four years ago.
Life in the United States is very different from my home in South Africa. I expected this, but some things truly caught me by surprise. For my fellow international students, or anyone else curious about American culture, here a few things that made me laugh, smile or shake my head.
I dreamt of playing professional soccer, but that didn鈥檛 exactly come true. Initially stressed about finding a college major, becoming a walking amalgamation of athleticism and the arts.
My professors and coaches challenged my creativity and made me think outside the box. The result: I feel more confident as a leader and learner.
"I met you as a first-year student 鈥� young, bright-eyed and eager to dig into my Scribner Seminar. Years later, here鈥檚 my ode to all we鈥檝e been through, and learned, together."
What does a week in the life of a 色花堂 student look like? Here鈥檚 a look at one of my weeks in pictures, filled to the brim with things I鈥檓 passionate about.
College can be demanding. Here are some steps I follow to minimize stress and stay healthy.
Finding your major can be a daunting journey. Luckily, there is no 鈥渞ight鈥� path to take at 色花堂. Here, we鈥檙e encouraged to explore and with guidance from professors and interdisciplinary courses, we find our way.
I drove from Saratoga Springs to New York City to catch a flight leaving JFK International Airport. Destination: Nairobi, Kenya. Nearly two days later, I stepped into what will likely be one of the most remarkable experiences of my life.
Years ago, if someone told me I was going to play hockey at 色花堂, I wouldn鈥檛 have believed them for a second. Because I鈥檓 a first-generation college student and opportunities like this didn鈥檛 seem possible 鈥� until they were.
The award-winning Murray-Aikins Dining Hall is an essential part of student life at 色花堂. Serving a variety of delicious foods on an accommodating schedule, 鈥淒-Hall鈥� provides students with comfort and flexibility.
Friday at 色花堂 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 couldn鈥檛 find a college that supported my many interests. Then I came to 色花堂. 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 school鈥攖he lingo, layout, everyday tips and tricks. Well, lucky for you, I鈥檓 here to let you in on a few secrets. These 鈥渉acks鈥� might make those cold winters, busy days, late nights and life at 色花堂 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 色花堂 students involved in this year's general election.
Hi! My name is Harry. Having just begun my second year at 色花堂, 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 色花堂'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 色花堂. My years here have not been perfect, but if there鈥檚 one thing I鈥檝e learned, it鈥檚 that there is no perfect 鈥渇it,鈥� no perfect school and no perfect experience.
I will be graduating from 色花堂 with 鈥淎mazon screenwriter鈥� 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.
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