With over 120 clubs to join, 44 majors to study, hundreds of faculty members to learn from and nearly 2,600 students to befriend, there are a lot of stories to tell at Skidmore.
We鈥檙e all about you finding your niche: Skidmore boasts over 100 clubs dedicated to a broad range of interests, from tabletop gaming to birding. Still don鈥檛 see one that you like? Start your own.
Vicky Grijalva 鈥24, a self-determined multimedia communication major from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and president of the Class of 2024, received exciting news when she was accepted into the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Undergraduate Fellows Program.
Willa Flink 鈥25, a history major and arts administration minor from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the first Skidmore student to receive the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service.
Theme nights at Murray-Aikins Dining Hall are a well-loved tradition at 颤抖小蜜桃, helping to add excitement to the student meal plan. These largely student curated evenings, which occur a few times every semester, help to make the wizarding world of 鈥淗arry Potter鈥 and 鈥淭he Office鈥 come alive on Skidmore鈥檚 campus.
Ruizhe Hao 鈥26, a Davis United World College scholar from Ningxia-Hui, China, is pursuing an education studies degree on campus while continuing his passion for rescue work as a volunteer firefighter.
Giovanni Peyo '24, the recipient of a prestigious S3M scholarship from Skidmore, arrived on campus sight-unseen from Haiti. The computer science major describes how he found his niche at Skidmore and his plans for a career in cyber security.
Battling back from two injury-riddled seasons, ice hockey defenseman Stephen Perez 鈥25 recently contributed to one of the best seasons for the team in program history. Highly focused and hardworking on and off the ice, the junior business major has been busy gaining experience and preparing for a career in finance.
What happens when a LEGO novice enters a 鈥淟EGO Masters鈥-style competition? Clara Morgan 鈥26, an environmental studies major, presents the hilarious story of the 49 hours when she went from absolute LEGO newbie with a 9-pound bag of assorted LEGO bricks to an unexpected third-place finisher in the Skidmore Building Challenge.
Thinking of adding a language to your studies? Learn about how admissions ambassadors Rachel Alliker 鈥24 and Madison Sadler 鈥24 incorporated language learning into their academic journeys.
For years, Christianna Poblete '26 of Akron, Ohio, trained to be a professional dancer. But in her senior year of high school, she was no longer sure about the future. She writes that Skidmore allowed her to continue to pursue dance while also exploring other interests. She rediscovered her passion for dance and found new interests along the way.
Francie Wharton 鈥25 shares how her summer research experience changed how she saw her future, and how her time at Skidmore got her there.
For more than three decades, some of the wittiest and wackiest performers from colleges across the country flock to Skidmore for a weekend of laughs at the largest collegiate comedy festival in the nation. It's no joke that the annual National College Comedy Festival (affectionately known as 鈥淐omfest鈥) is a seriously important tradition on Skidmore鈥檚 campus.
Grace Mahon 鈥26 has never really considered herself particularly religious but has found programs offered by Skidmore鈥檚 Office of Religious and Spiritual Life invaluable as she has navigated the transition to college life. Yoga classes through Skidmore鈥檚 Mindfulness Program have helped her manage stress and bond with peers. It鈥檚 one of numerous ways that Skidmore supports spiritual and religious growth and fellowship on campus.
Writing at the start of the second semester of her senior year, English major and David United World College Scholar Anesu Mukombiwa 鈥24 reflects on her unexpected path from Zimbabwe to Saratoga Springs, New York, with stops in Greece and China along the way. 鈥淚鈥檓 here now,鈥 she writes, 鈥淎nd some days I can hardly believe it.鈥
No one expects you to have it all figured out on day one. At Skidmore, exploration and discovery of new passions is all part of the process. Peer ambassadors Braedon Quinlan 鈥24 and Cadence Trach 鈥24 saw their plans for the future and majors evolve during their academic journeys.
At Skidmore you can do both 鈥 that means having full control to explore all of your interests. And who better to demonstrate this than our admissions ambassadors? Here are three peer ambassadors who are truly doing the most with their college experiences.
Peer mentors made a positive impact on their first-year experiences; now these upperclassmen are paying it forward, collaborating with Scribner Seminar professors and taking on a guiding role to support new students' transition to college academics and life.
Students in Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Joel Brown鈥檚 Songwriting Workshop perform at Caffe Lena, the longest continuously running folk music venue in the United States and a mecca for some of the biggest names in folk.
The two-sport athlete and business major has learned about leadership, teamwork, and what it takes to persevere. 鈥淚 love the opportunity to be a team captain,鈥 he says. 鈥淚鈥檓 lucky. It鈥檚 a template for real life.鈥
Scribner Seminars, which blend disciplines and help students adjust to the rigors of academic life at Skidmore, are an example of what makes learning at the College so unique. Charlotte Mahn 鈥25 sits down with three professors to discuss their experiences with the program and what they鈥檝e learned while teaching first-year students.
Catie Hamilton 鈥25, an American studies major with Periclean Honors Forum and business minors, reflects on her experience in Skidmore's Outdoor Orientation Program (SCOOP), an optional pre-orientation program. 鈥淭he bonds created through SCOOP are lasting,鈥 she says.
How do you find your community at college? Skidmore has more than 100 clubs, where you can make friends and explore your passions. You can even create your own. Here are a few where Skidmore students have found their niche.
Worried about picking the right school? Liz Bracht '24 was unsure, too. But after she settled into campus and college life at Skidmore, she knows she made the right choice. 鈥淎t Skidmore, I think I鈥檝e been able to adapt and grow in a way that feels very true to myself,鈥 she says.
Alex Carney 鈥22 entered Skidmore with a primary interest in music. He ended up pursuing a triple major with a degree in mathematics and physics from Skidmore and a Bachelor of Engineering from Dartmouth College as part of a dual-degree program.
Eve Kreshtool 鈥23, a New York-based alumna pursuing a career in the arts, says serving as chair of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum Student Advisory Council allowed her develop her own unique set of leadership skills. She thanks the Tang staff and her colleagues for helping her grow.
Lucy Scribner Library聽invites first-year Skidmore students to imagine that an attempted art robbery has left beloved library mascot Scribbler Squirrel trapped. As students rush to free Scribbler in a fun, escape room-themed activity, they discover Scribner Library is much more than just a building with thousands of books: It鈥檚聽a hub of campus life and, with its cozy and inviting atmosphere, a home away from home.
Charlotte Mahn 鈥25 interviews faculty member聽and podcaster Christine O鈥橠onnel about Skidmore鈥檚 John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS) and the art of audio documentary in this audio feature. MDOCS 鈥渋s for anyone who wants to tell a story,鈥 says the English major.
Although strong science programs are sometimes associated with large research universities, Jacob Lord '24 picked Skidmore to pursue his interest in physics. Thanks in part to the encouraging and collaborative environment he found here,鈥痟e is now on track to be among the first published undergraduates in the field of cosmic string research.
Elena Tittel '25 was set on being an English major. But in her first her first week of classes, she聽fell in love with the Psychology Department, too.鈥疦ow, a double major in English and psychology, she wants to encourage others to explore the full breadth of what Skidmore has to offer.鈥
Charlotte Mahn '25 came to Skidmore expecting it to be like her previous educational experiences. She discovered that Skidmore professors鈥 dedication to their students goes far beyond what she had ever imagined: Skidmore professors are here not just to teach students, but to help students find their place in the world. 聽
Wondering what to pack for school? Look no further than this helpful list of items you might want to bring with you to your first semester here at Skidmore.
The transition to collegiate writing can be scary 鈥 but it doesn鈥檛 need to be! Hear what the staff and tutors of Philip Boshoff Writing Center have to say about making college-level writing accessible to students at every stage in their academic career.聽
Meet Katherine Almquist '24, a student on a mission. Her experience at Skidmore 鈥 blending roles as an athlete, environmental scientist, and LGBTQ ally 鈥 has been carved from sheer, inspirational passion.
At Skidmore, Bobby Stratts 鈥23 did two sports, a business major, and student leadership positions. How did he do it all?聽
A program for accepted students from underrepresented backgrounds, Discovery Tour offers an opportunity to visit Skidmore and Saratoga Springs; meet students, faculty, and staff; and learn about the College鈥檚 academic and cocurricular offerings and intercultural life. Vicky Grijalva 鈥24, a self-determined major in multimedia communications from Miami, Florida, talks about her experience organizing the event in 2023.
Arham Hashmi 鈥23, a psychology major and English minor from Pakistan, describes how working as a peer health educator; serving in leadership positions in multiple Skidmore clubs, including the International Student Union, Muslim Student Association, and Hayat; and directing a play reinforced their identities and helped them find a community at Skidmore that 鈥渇eels like a family.鈥
Each spring, Ujima organizes its annual fashion as part of the Skidmore club鈥檚 efforts to raise awareness of Africa, African American, and Caribbean cultures. The director of this year鈥檚 production, environmental science major Luna Peralta 鈥23, discusses all the hard work and talent that have gone into the spectacular production. Her goal? 鈥淭o showcase pure Black excellence and Black joy.鈥
As the 2022-23 Eleanor Linder Winter 鈥43 Intern at the Tang Teaching Museum, Naima Nigh 鈥23 had the opportunity to bring her favorite artist, Trenton Doyle Hancock, to campus and introduce him to the Skidmore community. 鈥淚t has been one of the highlights of my Skidmore career,鈥 the business major and art history minor writes.
Kat Dunn 鈥24 rapidly transformed herself from a 鈥渟uper-sub鈥 hoping for game time to Skidmore's first Liberty League Player of the Year in women鈥檚 soccer. Read about how the California native chose Skidmore, found her footing, and ended up studying psychology, business, and Spanish.
Allie Serapilio 鈥25, from Clifton Park, New York, is an English major with minors in art history and environmental studies and sciences. A first-year seminar on Weird Books, clubs like the Health, Image, Power, Success (HIPS), and involvement at the Tang Teaching Museum have all helped Allie connect at Skidmore.
Lively Lucy鈥檚, Skidmore鈥檚 student-run campus hangout and club offers amazing music and 鈥 most of all 鈥 a community that cares about everybody.
Local foodie and Skidmore student Sarah Libov 鈥24 sheds some light on what your favorite Saratoga Springs coffee shop might say about you.
Since childhood, Allison Conwell 鈥25 has been fascinated by the natural world and art. At Skidmore, she鈥檚 doing both as a biology and studio art double major and plans to pursue a career in scientific illustration.
Prince Shyllon, a basketball player, social media influencer, and entrepreneur, plays point guard on the Thoroughbred men鈥檚 basketball team. A first-year student, he plans to major in business and minor in computer science at Skidmore.
Calli Frankel 鈥25 is pursuing a double major in psychology and French, and is a leader in Skidmore鈥檚 Outing Club. Calli says she was drawn to Skidmore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, Skidmore 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 Skidmore.
Darren Jackson Wilkins 鈥25, who is majoring in theater and minoring in music and arts administration, came to Skidmore so he could pursue all his interests. One evening, he did it all, playing the lead role in a Skidmore Theater production before rushing over to sing in the finale in Skidmania, one of Skidmore鈥檚 cherished musical traditions.
I was most drawn to Skidmore 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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore and how the College's Transfer Trek helped her find her niche at Skidmore.
A visit to 颤抖小蜜桃 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 Skidmore.
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 Skidmore.
With campus resources and faculty support, Kathryn Brodie defined her own creative path that merged seemingly disparate passions 鈥 dance and documentary film.
颤抖小蜜桃 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 Skidmore.
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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore'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 Skidmore. 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 Skidmore 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.
Skidmore 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 Skidmore 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.
"Skidmore 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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore than I was at my previous school. Plus, the community was just so welcoming."
Before I graduate, I want to thank Skidmore, the communities it fosters and the memories and life it鈥檚 helped me create.
I knew going to college and playing a college-level sport would be a big deal and a big change, but I didn鈥檛 realize I would gain 40 new brothers to lean on.
I applied Early Decision because I thought Skidmore was the right fit for me out of all the schools that I looked at.
I decided to transfer to Skidmore because I wanted to attend a school that has a very diverse and culturally tight-knit community.
Skidmore has taught me many things, including how to use resources and the expertise of people I鈥檝e met here to begin constructing my post-grad life.
In the middle of Manhattan is a workshop where centuries-old tools 鈥 chains, lathes, rolling presses 鈥 meld with modern technology 鈥 microscopes, 3D printers, laser welders 鈥 and some of the most precious metals and materials in the world.
On the books, I鈥檓 an English major with a media studies minor. But I like to think of it as 鈥渁rts communications鈥 because I鈥檝e been able to create my own opportunities.
I would never have believed it, but here I am 鈥 the first person in my family to go to college.
After looking at lots of schools, Skidmore really stood out to me. I liked the location and the friendly environment, but most importantly, I could picture myself as a student on campus.
Thanks to amazing academics, financial aid and Skidmore鈥檚 engaging atmosphere, I get to be myself 鈥 a student from a small-town in Vermont.鈥
Art has always been central to the way I see and exist in the world. Thankfully, Skidmore has given me countless opportunities to learn and teach through art, including crafting my own hands-on internship at the Tang Teaching Museum.
I鈥檓 a double major in geosciences and theater who studied abroad in Russia at the Moscow Art Theater School and spent six days a week in an immersive performance program. What was it like? Very, very x芯褉芯褕芯 (good).
Saratoga Springs is the perfect college town. What really makes it stand out, however, is how passionate the community is about its quirky traditions.
My college counselor in Chicago said I would really connect with the values and 鈥渇eel鈥 of the 颤抖小蜜桃. Spoiler: She was right.
We sat down with the three student producers of the 31st annual National College Comedy Festival to learn a little more about what makes laughter, and this event, an integral part of the Skidmore student experience.
I took a tour of Skidmore the summer before my junior year of high school, and I fell in love with the campus and the community.
Have you ever wondered how your favorite D-Hall dishes would taste if you switched out the usual bread with a waffle? Adam Weinreb '20 did, and blogged about it.
Part fast-casual restaurant, part living room, part stage, part meeting space, part study spot, The Spa is a special place to many Skidmore students.
The truth is, there's no specific Skidmore experience that you should have. It's all pretty open. Every option matters. And that's the beauty of it.
I think you can find out a lot about a person, and a community, by asking about the stickers they stick. So I did. Here鈥檚 what I learned.
Off campus, I am Ms. Goldstein the teacher. On campus, I am Hillary, the college student. They are one and the same for me, but balancing both can be equal parts hectic and exciting. Here is a day in my life.
Recently, I learned that Lucy Skidmore Scribner, the founder of 颤抖小蜜桃, kept a datebook where she would write about her activities and the people she met a century ago. This got me thinking: What would be in my datebook?
I'm a history major and political science minor from the Boston area. A lot factored into my Skidmore decision, but two big parts were a campus visit and the chance to do some pretty cool research.
From its towering presence over campus to its sweeping penthouse views, here鈥檚 why I believe the iconic Jonsson Tower is an unforgettable part of the Skidmore student experience.
When I was in high school, I thought I knew exactly how my life should pan out. If I was a 鈥減erfect鈥 applicant, I鈥檇 get into 鈥減erfect鈥 colleges and success would easily follow if I kept working hard. Well, this is the story of what actually happened.
As a DJ, I've discovered that everyone at Skidmore has a unique playlist for their college journey. It's when you mix them together, though, that things really start to vibe.
I've always had a passion for the performing arts and the sciences, but I never thought he could truly do both, until I got to Skidmore.
From swapping my Philadelphia Eagles for an assortment of Northeast teams, to adjusting to 鈥減inch me鈥 moments I experience each day, here鈥檚 a look at what my first few weeks as a student at Skidmore have been like.
While we all have different perspectives and are sure to have different experiences, there are universal considerations that anyone planning an off-campus journey should make. Here are some key questions to ask yourself before leaving Skidmore.
I came to Skidmore wanting to 鈥渟tay as far away from the sciences as possible鈥 because I didn鈥檛 think they were a fit for me. But a few classes later, the liberal arts changed my mind.
I wanted to be at a school where having interdisciplinary interests was considered an asset, not a challenge. Skidmore allows me to pursue my varying academic interests and to have a rich extracurricular life, both of which prepare me for life after graduation.
How Skidmore鈥檚 liberal arts curriculum put me in a class I never planned to take, with results I never expected.
As a Skidmore student and a Thoroughbred Ambassador who has guided many prospective students through campus, I've collected some tips to make your visit to Skidmore that much more memorable.
How one year at Skidmore, and a few serendipitous opportunities, transformed me into a seasoned atmospheric physical chemistry researcher.
Despite being perpetually covered in thick, cold mud on an archaeological dig, I had one of the most exciting adventures of my life studying abroad in Athens, Greece.
Saratoga Springs and its surrounding area are home to more than 25 public parks and trails, two state parks and one national park. Here's my perspective on a few favorites.
I first visited Skidmore in the summer of 2016 and was instantly enamored with the College. As someone who was stressed out by the college application process like we all are, it was daunting task.
Learning how to ride a bike is no easy feat. As Hadia Bakkar 鈥20 can attest, 鈥淢uch like the slopes and hills of Skidmore鈥檚 campus mirror many college experiences, my biking journey was not a flat path and required support from all sides.鈥
From my very first glimpse of it, to living it, to using it in job applications and everything in between, Creative Thought Matters drew me to Skidmore and opened up a world of possibilities.
As a Zimbabwean raised in Swaziland, living in Barbados and attending college in the United States, I am no stranger to change. But that doesn't mean it was always easy.
I learned pretty quickly to not be afraid of pursuing new interests here. Because that's what Skidmore is all about 鈥 finding what I really like, and going for it without hesitation.
Everyone says clubs at Skidmore are important. They鈥檙e right. Here鈥檚 my club story and how I found my people to build amazing college memories with.
Skidmore is totally unique in the way it supports what you want to do. Choosing a self-determined major in music marketing and finance put me in a great position to be able to work in the music industry.
Throughout my last few weeks at Skidmore, I found myself flooded with forgotten, tucked-away memories of the past four years. Each final paper, class or Monday routine was tinged with a bitter-sweetness. And as the time dwindled, these places, spaces and moments came together in an unexpected way.
Scribner Seminars aren鈥檛 鈥渢ypical鈥 first-year seminars where you sit through lectures on college basics and write papers to learn 鈥渃ollege writing.鈥 Instead, they are funky, cool, unique and, dare I say, creative classes inspired by each professor鈥檚 passions.
What is life like as a Skidmore student? Here鈥檚 a look at one of my final weeks as a senior in college.
In four years, I have had 22 professors at Skidmore. Each one engaged me in challenging curricula. And a few also snuck in some life lessons.聽
Whether someone is from down the street or another hemisphere, deep down many of us arrive on campus with the same gut-knotting, shoulder-tensing vulnerability that makes us wonder, 鈥淲ill I find friends?鈥
Hola from beautiful Barcelona! I'm on a three-month, multicountry journey this semester learning about what social justice looks like in vastly different cultures.
College for me has been about finding my place. Who am I? Where do I belong? I never expected it, but my 鈥渉ome鈥 turned out to be a basketball team that I'm not even on.
Why did I wake up at the crack of dawn to hike a mountain in freezing temperatures in the middle of winter? Because I love it and that鈥檚 what we do in Outing Club.
Hello, Skidmore family! Rachael Thomeer here, class of 2018. I鈥檝e been on an exciting journey since I graduated, and I wanted to offer a glimpse at what my life looks like after Skidmore.
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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore. 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 颤抖小蜜桃, 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 Skidmore. Serving a variety of delicious foods on an accommodating schedule, 鈥淒-Hall鈥 provides students with comfort and flexibility.
Friday at Skidmore 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 Skidmore. 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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore students involved in this year's general election.
Hi! My name is Harry. Having just begun my second year at Skidmore, 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 Skidmore'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 Skidmore. 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 Skidmore 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.
I was looking for a college that wasn鈥檛 too small or too big, had structure academically but still allowed for freedom, and had abundant opportunities in the performing arts.
Research at Skidmore is far above what you may expect. I鈥檓 a published author and I鈥檓 still an undergrad student. That鈥檚 a pretty cool reward and an even better experience.
Born and raised in a small township called Thokoza in South Africa, I, Nkosingiphile 鈥淣K鈥 Mabaso, have always known that I was destined for greatness. Now, a senior at Skidmore, I can鈥檛 wait to make this vision a reality. Learn more about me and follow along as I share stories from my life at Skidmore.
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 Skidmore鈥檚 North Woods. From trail maintenance to bug hotels, here鈥檚 a look at what it was like to have a job where you鈥檙e 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 Skidmore, I'm gaining business and economics skills while raising funds to teach children to read, write and count using interactive technology.
Where do Skidmore 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 Skidmore, takes us behind the scenes of her recent alternative spring-break trip to Guatemala to participate in service work and a cross-cultural exchange.
Students gained a glimpse of what life is like in Palestine from a young person鈥檚 perspective at the screening event 鈥淧alestinian Voices鈥 on March 28 at the Tang Teaching Museum.
My entire journey has been about finding connections that ultimately put me onto new paths of discovery. From American history to studio art, to fiber arts, to vintage clothing and beyond.
I鈥檓 a student, researcher, writer for Communications, and Skidmore News editor. I really enjoy how Skidmore allows me to have this many roles. It鈥檚 hard to limit myself because there are so many things I care about.
Skidmore professors not only teach, but connect the material with the big picture so we can really see.
I knew early on that I wanted to go to medical school. What I didn鈥檛 expect were the number of doors Skidmore faculty and alumni went out of their way to open for me to help me get there.
Finals week comes to a close, seniors celebrate during senior week, and then they cross the stage to close another Skidmore chapter. Student Blogger Brian Allan '17 reflects on his last four years.
Student Blogger Gabirelle Pagnozzi-Schwam '18 had the chance to attend a media and entertainment training by Jeremy Sigel '99, organized by the Career Development Center.
Student Bloggers Maya Feyzo-Pearlman '19 and Zoe Chodak '19 find a way to make even the most delicious D-Hall food more exciting.
What do students miss most about Skidmore when they leave for winter break? Student Blogger Brian Allan '17 created a list.
Student blogger Brian Allan '17 reflects on the screening of professor Cecilia Aldarondo's "Memories of a Penitent Heart," seen at the Tribeca Film Festival in April and upcoming at Sundance in January.
Hundreds of Skidmore students gathered for the fifth "I Wont Stand For" event, sharing what issues they care about.