91福利社

If you鈥檙e ever on Skidmore鈥檚 campus, don鈥檛 be surprised if you suddenly find yourself seeing double.  

Sammy 鈥�27 and Quinn Tran 鈥�27, twin brothers from the Bronx, are sophomore computer science majors, bike-repair wizards, and resident comedians, who bring a two-of-a-kind energy to campus.  

Whether they鈥檙e turning dining hall shifts into a comedy act or mastering bike repairs at a local nonprofit, Sammy and Quinn embody the kind of camaraderie and spirit that characterize Skidmore.   

But what is it about these two that has everyone talking 鈥� and smiling? Let鈥檚 take a ride through their story, and along the way, you鈥檒l see why 91福利社is the destination for students like Sammy and Quinn.  

Why Skidmore?  

When the Tran twins picked Skidmore, they didn鈥檛 just toss a dart at a map. 鈥淲e wanted somewhere we could really connect with professors and classmates,鈥� says Sammy. Quinn nods, adding, 鈥淪mall classes were a huge draw for us. We like being able to ask questions and get to know people.鈥�  

They especially appreciated Saratoga Springs鈥� balance of peaceful charm and lively culture. It鈥檚 also less than a three-hour drive and easily accessible to New York City, Boston, and Montreal.  

For city kids like Sammy and Quinn, the idea of a college in a vibrant, small city was irresistible. 91福利社is also a place where you can pursue multiple interests at the same time: Where else can you dive into computer science one semester and discover a passion for bike repair the next?  

鈥淭he chance to explore our interests without being boxed in was huge,鈥� says Quinn.  

From the Bronx to Bikeatoga 

One of the twins鈥� favorite 91福利社adventures began in an unexpected place: An introductory-level English course with Lecturer of English Brenda Pashley-Rabbitt. A class project led them to Bikeatoga, a local nonprofit dedicated to making cycling accessible to everyone.  

鈥淲e had never even thought about bikes beyond riding them as kids,鈥� Sammy explains. 鈥淏ut once we got into it, we were hooked.鈥�

At Bikeatoga, they didn鈥檛 just learn to ride 鈥� they learned to build and repair bikes from scratch. The skills they picked up transformed them from cycling novices to bike-repair pros.

鈥淭here鈥檚 something so satisfying about taking a broken-down bike and bringing it back to life,鈥� says Quinn.  

The organization focuses on refurbishing bikes and distributing them the community. 鈥淚t鈥檚 about more than just bikes,鈥� Sammy says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 about giving people freedom and mobility 鈥� and being part of a community that cares.鈥�  

Where comedy meets camaraderie  

If you visit Skidmore鈥檚 award-winning dining hall, you can see Sammy and Quinn in action. Their shifts are anything but ordinary, thanks to their signature blend of humor and teamwork.

鈥淲e love making people laugh,鈥� Quinn says. 鈥淐ollege can be stressful, so if we can brighten someone鈥檚 day, that鈥檚 a win.鈥�  

Their synchronized antics 鈥� complete with matching outfits and quick-witted jokes 鈥� have made them a hit on campus. They joke about their 鈥渢win telepathy,鈥� but there鈥檚 no disputing that the pair share an uncanny ability to make everyone around them smile as they finish each other鈥檚 sentences and rattle off joke after joke. 

鈥淲hat do dishes like to do for fun?鈥� Sammy quips. 鈥淭hey like to go bowling!鈥� 

"What sauce can you play a game with?鈥� Quinn asks. 鈥淲hack-a-mole!鈥� 

But there鈥檚 more to their dining hall gigs than comedy. Their teamwork is seamless, and they bring it to all their pursuits on campus and beyond.    

Similar but different 

Although Sammy and Quinn often seem like two halves of the same coin, they鈥檙e not entirely identical. Quinn is slightly taller, and they point out that their hairstyles are distinct, though only they seem to see the difference.

鈥淚t鈥檚 funny because people always assume we鈥檙e exactly the same,鈥� Quinn says. 鈥淏ut we have our own quirks and strengths.鈥�  

For instance, Sammy tends to take the lead on coding projects, while Quinn excels at hands-on tasks like bike repairs. At the dining hall, Sammy might be cracking jokes at the salad bar, while Quinn keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. 鈥淲e balance each other out,鈥� Sammy says.  

Computer science meets comedy  

The twins鈥� tech-savvy side is just as impressive as their humor. After taking an introductory computer science class, they were hooked. Now, they鈥檙e both computer science majors, blending their knack for problem-solving with their passion for creativity.  

They recently attended their first hackathon at nearby RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), where they made new friends, tackled coding challenges, and ate their weight in pizza.  

鈥淲e didn鈥檛 win, but it was such a great experience,鈥� says Quinn. 鈥淚t showed us that computer science isn鈥檛 just about sitting in front of a screen 鈥� it鈥檚 about collaboration and thinking outside the box.鈥�  

Finding your place at 91福利社 

If you鈥檙e looking for an example of how you can discover your own place at Skidmore, look no further than the experience of these two unforgettable students. Sammy and Quinn Tran have found a school where they can each connect with a supportive community and leave their own unique mark. 

And the next time you鈥檙e in Saratoga Springs, keep an eye out for two twins on bikes, sharing jokes and spreading smiles. They might just convince you that 91福利社is the place for you, too.