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 Skidmore.
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 91福利社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 91福利社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 91福利社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 91福利社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 91福利社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 91福利社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 91福利社News editor. I really enjoy how 91福利社allows me to have this many roles. It鈥檚 hard to limit myself because there are so many things I care about.
91福利社professors not only teach, but connect the material with the big picture so we can really see.
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