Sunday, June 21, 2020
Finding Your Best Fit School Spotlight on Skidmore College
Finding Your Best Fit School: Spotlight on Skidmore College This week one of our new interns, Sara, shares why she chose Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Sara will be a freshman at Skidmore this fall: I knew when I first visited campus that Skidmore was the school for me, and after a second visit decided to apply Early Decision. When asked why I chose Skidmore, I can never form a quick and concise answer. There are so many reasons, but to sum it up, Iââ¬â¢ll walk you through my campus visits. When my family arrived at Skidmore, I really wasnââ¬â¢t too enthusiastic. Having just visited Syracuse University and Colgate University, I was tired and ready to head home, but Iââ¬â¢m so glad I didnââ¬â¢t. We were running late, and the group had already left for the tour, leaving my family and me stranded at admissions. Luckily, a student working in the admissions department greeted my family and personally walked us to the assembly hall where the information session was held. Right from the start, I could sense how Skidmore had a welcoming community and made students feel taken care of and comfortable. On the tour, I saw how beautiful the buildings looked ââ¬â particularly the music building, Zankel Hall, which was recently redone. I was also able to see inside classrooms and dorm rooms. While touring, I never encountered a student who didnââ¬â¢t say ââ¬Å"helloâ⬠or ââ¬Å"come to Skidmore!â⬠As a note, Skidmore also has amazing chocolate chip cookies! You can taste these as you pass through the colorful cafeteria on the tour. Having a cafeteria that provides ample food choices is extremely important to me and I try to eat relatively healthy, but given the chance, I always have to eat a Skidmore chocolate chip cookie! When I returned to campus for a second visit, I sat in on a Calculus I class. The class was reviewing for a test on topics that I was covering in my advanced high school calculus class, so I was able to follow along and even participate. Some of the students in the class asked me to help solve problems and answer their questions. I felt involved and included. When I left to meet my parents, I immediately said, ââ¬Å"This is the school for me. Iââ¬â¢m applying early.â⬠Currently, I donââ¬â¢t know what I want to major or minor in. I have a ton of interests varying from music, to languages, to computer science. Skidmoreââ¬â¢s vast curriculum ensures that I can take classes in all of my interests while still maintaining a general liberal arts education. There are countless opportunities for students to partake in, such as conducting research with a professor on campus or helping the elderly in Saratoga Springs. At a school with about 2,500 undergraduates, I know Iââ¬â¢ll have close relationships with many students yet there will always be more people to meet. Iââ¬â¢ll never be bored! Before leaving, we walked around and were impressed with how much Skidmoreââ¬â¢s campus felt like home. Iââ¬â¢d always find assistance when needed and felt that by the end of four years Iââ¬â¢d leave knowing I was an integral part of Skidmoreââ¬â¢s community. Ultimately, it felt right. Insider tip: Choose a school that will benefit you academically, but also socially, and will allow you to pursue your interests. Itââ¬â¢s important to feel a school is right for you in all regards. Your college or university should help you grow as a person. When you do attend college, try taking a course in a subject matter that youââ¬â¢ve either never considered before or didnââ¬â¢t like when you were younger. Your interests change as you get older, so take advantage of all the classes your college or university offers.
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