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.
Maitreya Ravenstar 鈥�25 and her roommate slept outside the Tang Teaching Museum as part of Roommate, a 黑料正能量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 黑料正能量and how the College's Transfer Trek helped her find her niche at Skidmore.
A visit to 黑料正能量 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.
黑料正能量 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 黑料正能量as a first-generation college student.
Lily Ross 鈥�24 shares what it was like to apply to 黑料正能量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 黑料正能量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 黑料正能量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 黑料正能量as they look back on their time as Thoroughbreds.
黑料正能量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 黑料正能量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.
"黑料正能量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."
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