Skidmore College - Overall Experience

College Prowler Take

Skidmore has its down points. It is cold for most of the school year, the total student body is small enough to breed gossip, and there isn’t always a lot of excitement for students under 21. Campus apathy is not uncommon around sophomore year when “the slump” kicks in for a while. However, most upper-class students can attest to the fact that Skidmore grows on you. You will inevitably find your niche of friends, and your passions and interests will develop as you do as a person. College is a tough time for most people, as you are in a state of figuring out what the heck you want to do with your life. Luckily, Skidmore has a great deal of potential in helping you do this. Its strongest points are the closeness you will find in friends, classmates, and very importantly, professors. These people are rooting for you! They will surprisingly help lead you in the right direction because Skidmore offers a strong sense of family. You are not just a number here. You are Jane/John Doe, for goodness sake! Another strong point is flexibility. If you are unsatisfied with any aspect of the College, there is almost always room for change. If there is no outlet for your passion you can easily start a club, Senate committee, or at least a serious discussion about the problem. Professors and administrators are generally available and enthusiastic supporters of self-starting students’ projects.

If you are on the fence over deciding whether to apply, visit the campus. This can make or break a decision for most people. Skidmore’s campus is fresh and beautifully green, but it may give you a better idea of how small it is. In terms of the surroundings, the city of Saratoga Springs usually makes the pro list, but again, this is for you to decide. If you’ve read other sections of this book, you’ll have a pretty solid picture of the college’s specific strengths and weaknesses, but ultimately, what Skidmore can offer you depends on what you are looking for.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I loved it. I would not have gone... I loved it. I would not have gone anywhere else. Skidmore provided me with the perfect balance of academics and extracurriculars. Also the small class size allowed me to form close relationships with professors and classmates. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

While Skidmore may not be the most... While Skidmore may not be the most diverse campus ethnically or racially, it is diverse in the fact they you will find hockey players in ballet class at 8 a.m. You will find people who are in the renowned a capella group, the Dynamics, and on the polo team. You will find professors who invite students to their houses for celebrations. You will find students who are double majoring in art and business or creating their own majors. You will find your writing center tutor and business coach out at the bars Saturday night and they won’t ignore you. In general, you will find a very warm campus, faculty and staff who will truly miss you when you leave, and classmates who you will keep in touch with for years or a lifetime. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I have had a great experience so... I have had a great experience so far! Skidmore was the first school that I looked at, and I am so glad I decided to come. My Skidmore experience has played a big part in making me the person I am today, and I would not chose to be anywhere else. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I am glad that I went to Skidmore.... I am glad that I went to Skidmore. It is a great place to grow, especially for the independent. Skidmore is the perfect place for someone who does not quite know what one wants to do in life. Skidmore gives its students a chance to try many different fields of study. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I’ve had a wonderful time at... I’ve had a wonderful time at Skidmore. There are definitely some downsides, but nothing that makes me wish I was somewhere else. 12345 Overall Experience Report

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