Skidmore is a wonderful community of creative and academic students. The professors here are wonderful and truly care for the students. There are opportunities in almost every area of interest from knitting, to quidditch, to photography we have it all.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
When you're walking around campus, trying to get a feel for the place, go up to a current student and ask them what it's like. Everyone here is super friendly and I'm sure they'd love to help you out. Also, make sure you get a chance to visit the Zankel Music Building, it's absolutely stunning.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I've found that Skidmore's classes are much more difficult than my high school classes were, but I do not feel overwhelmed. Every professor I've had has made me want to do my work and work harder than ever before because they are so wonderful. Midterms and finals can be stressful...c'est la vie. There is also the opportunity for all first year students to study in London their first semester. That program is really wonderful and prepares students for the rest of their time on campus, and they get to explore London for four months!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I won't lie, the dorms are not the most beautiful part of campus, however they are all pretty spacious and cozy. I think we have about six or seven residential buildings, not counting the apartment villages, and each one is different. Some have bigger rooms, some have a more social environment, some are close to the academic quad, some are closer to the gym. I like the dorm life at Skidmore, it's not too crazy and wild, but it's definitely not boring.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, affectionately coined D-Hall, is definitely one of the better college dining halls I've been to. We have six different food options (Vegetarian, Pizza, Deli, Diner, Pasta, and Global) that change their menu every day. One of my favorite meals, apart from chicken finger Fridays, is the Pad Thai from Global Kitchen. Also, there are always vegetarian and gluten free options.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
I guarantee you, at the start of semester club fair you are going to sign up for at least ten clubs. There's a knitting club, photography club, feminist club, democrats club, republicans club, gaming club, Asian Cultural Awareness Club, Hillel Club, and many, many more. There are also events every weekend such as acapella showcases, open mic nights, mix tape releases, concerts, and other types of social gatherings.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Skidmore is very good with their financial aid, so no matter what economic bracket you are in you will not pay much more than you can afford. Skidmore also has two merit scholarships, one is for music and one is for math and science. Your tuition goes to continuing great academics, making Skidmore more sustainable, funding fun events, keeping dorms nice, creating awesome food at D-Hallm, and much much more.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
I don't know too many unusual traditions or locations at Skidmore, but every fall we have a Beatles music festival called Beatlemore Skidmania. Student musicians audition as solo or group acts and perform their takes on Beatles songs. We also have a fun day before the start of finals, sometimes animals are brought to the school, fun activities, games, stress relievers, etc.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you are both creative and academic, Skidmore is the place for you. Our slogan is Creative Thought Matters, and students here live by that motto. Art is everywhere, music is everywhere, but so are science and maths.
Skidmore is a wonderful community of creative and academic students. The professors here are wonderful and truly care for the students. There are opportunities in almost every area of interest from knitting, to quidditch, to photography we have it all.
When you're walking around campus, trying to get a feel for the place, go up to a current student and ask them what it's like. Everyone here is super friendly and I'm sure they'd love to help you out. Also, make sure you get a chance to visit the Zankel Music Building, it's absolutely stunning.
I've found that Skidmore's classes are much more difficult than my high school classes were, but I do not feel overwhelmed. Every professor I've had has made me want to do my work and work harder than ever before because they are so wonderful. Midterms and finals can be stressful...c'est la vie. There is also the opportunity for all first year students to study in London their first semester. That program is really wonderful and prepares students for the rest of their time on campus, and they get to explore London for four months!
I won't lie, the dorms are not the most beautiful part of campus, however they are all pretty spacious and cozy. I think we have about six or seven residential buildings, not counting the apartment villages, and each one is different. Some have bigger rooms, some have a more social environment, some are close to the academic quad, some are closer to the gym. I like the dorm life at Skidmore, it's not too crazy and wild, but it's definitely not boring.
The Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, affectionately coined D-Hall, is definitely one of the better college dining halls I've been to. We have six different food options (Vegetarian, Pizza, Deli, Diner, Pasta, and Global) that change their menu every day. One of my favorite meals, apart from chicken finger Fridays, is the Pad Thai from Global Kitchen. Also, there are always vegetarian and gluten free options.
I guarantee you, at the start of semester club fair you are going to sign up for at least ten clubs. There's a knitting club, photography club, feminist club, democrats club, republicans club, gaming club, Asian Cultural Awareness Club, Hillel Club, and many, many more. There are also events every weekend such as acapella showcases, open mic nights, mix tape releases, concerts, and other types of social gatherings.
Skidmore is very good with their financial aid, so no matter what economic bracket you are in you will not pay much more than you can afford. Skidmore also has two merit scholarships, one is for music and one is for math and science. Your tuition goes to continuing great academics, making Skidmore more sustainable, funding fun events, keeping dorms nice, creating awesome food at D-Hallm, and much much more.
I don't know too many unusual traditions or locations at Skidmore, but every fall we have a Beatles music festival called Beatlemore Skidmania. Student musicians audition as solo or group acts and perform their takes on Beatles songs. We also have a fun day before the start of finals, sometimes animals are brought to the school, fun activities, games, stress relievers, etc.
If you are both creative and academic, Skidmore is the place for you. Our slogan is Creative Thought Matters, and students here live by that motto. Art is everywhere, music is everywhere, but so are science and maths.
Far too many to name, and they are all wonderful.