Skidmore College Reviews

There is no Greek system at...

There is no Greek system at Skidmore, which I think is a big drawback in the social scene. Underclassmen try to party in a dorm (not a good idea), and there isn't a surefire place to go for a party or a place to hang out.

There is one dining hall on...

There is one dining hall on campus, and it's the best thing in my life. It's big and really good for socializing. There are a lot of food options, and freshmen have unlimited meals. There's also the Spa that's open at night and good for weekends.

Food is pretty good. There are...

Food is pretty good. There are usually a lot of options at D Hall, unless you don't like pizza, salad, or pasta. In which case, your options are then fairly limited.

On-campus dining is excellent....

On-campus dining is excellent. They're great with accommodating dietary restrictions. They could use more organic stuff and local foods, but for dining hall, it's excellent. I like being on the unlimited meal plan. I also like that they designate $50 at the beginning of the year for the on-campus food store places.

Skidmore doesn't have Greek life,...

Skidmore doesn't have Greek life, but that doesn't mean there aren't parties! There's plenty of nightlife in Scribner Village and Northwoods Apartments on-campus, as well as Stables and other places off-campus. We also have great comedy groups, a cappella groups, dances, and all sorts of things to do and see on campus on the weekends.

There is no Greek life, but trust...

There is no Greek life, but trust me, the parties don't suffer because of it.

The dining hall has pretty good...

The dining hall has pretty good food, I have to say. I also work in the kitchens and can personally vouch that nothing disgusting gets thrown in. The cooks do their best to vary the menus, and there are a bunch of vegetarian and special-diet options. There's also a café and a coffee shop in the student center that are pretty good.

The food is pretty good. The...

The food is pretty good. The dining hall is top-notch. Though I have never had a meal plan, it is nice to know that you can easily go to the dining hall at any time. The Spa is wonderful.

The dining hall is amazing, and...

The dining hall is amazing, and one of the best parts of the school. The Spa has great junk food for late-night snacking, but not many healthy options.

The food on campus is pretty good....

The food on campus is pretty good. The Spa makes great sandwiches and also offers pre-made sushi and other little snacks. There are great delivery restaurants around that know they are delivering to college students, so they're not too pricey.

Skidmore has a great dining hall...

Skidmore has a great dining hall with good options and atmosphere.

There is no Greek life. Either you...

There is no Greek life. Either you drink at the bars on the weekend or you smoke pot with friends on campus—that's really all that happens. The parties tend to get broken up by the cops early.

The food on campus is okay. The...

The food on campus is okay. The dining is much improved, and the Spa makes pretty good greasy sandwiches and stuff like that.

There is no Greek life at...

There is no Greek life at Skidmore. Sports teams kind of take its place.

The Spa is where it's at for lunch...

The Spa is where it's at for lunch and drunken late nights. D Hall is pretty amazing, too, if you have a meal plan.

The weight room is pretty basic...

The weight room is pretty basic and could use a makeover. The cyber café has modern facilities with nice new computers and modern looking furniture. It’s a good place to hang out and get a coffee and surf the Web. On the whole, the facilities are up-to-date. Even if not new, they are still functional.

Overall, I think the facilities...

Overall, I think the facilities are excellent. The gym is well kept up and open almost all day. The student center is a good place to stop by in between classes, since there are always people hanging out there. There is also music and entertainment sometimes in the evening. It makes a nice, convenient environment to meet with people. The cyber café is open until 1 a.m., which is also great because nothing else on campus is open that late.

If you pick them right, the...

If you pick them right, the professors can be amazing and the classes fascinating. If you make a mistake, the wrong professor will make your life hell.

I have found most of the...

I have found most of the professors to be enthusiastic, engaging, and very intelligent. I have only had one or two truly boring classes, and those were classes in my core curriculum, including Liberal Studies 1. I love all the courses in my disciplines.

Skidmore has a mix of professors;...

Skidmore has a mix of professors; some truly stand out, and others are less inspiring. For the most part, I think the professors at Skidmore feel very passionate about their subject matter and do the best they can to pass that enthusiasm onto their students.

The teachers are great. They are...

The teachers are great. They are all easy to approach and they want you to succeed. They are always available outside class to provide help if you need it.

Skidmore, where even the buses are...

Skidmore, where even the buses are white.

The campus is not very diverse at...

The campus is not very diverse at all. The administration may beg to differ, but I fond little diversity in the Skidmore community. However, there is some level of diversity and a rather large gay and lesbian population. For the most part, Skidmore is very welcoming and accepting of all students.

If you like girls, Skidmore is...

If you like girls, Skidmore is awesome for you, so good job. Most people of both genders are pretty hot, but there are more girls than guys. There also seem to be a large number of guys who have girlfriends at home or are gay. Though these guys are great as friends, it does make things difficult for a single girl.

Most of the time I forget we even...

Most of the time I forget we even have sports at Skidmore. The jock culture is almost completely removed from the non-jock culture, and the sports center itself is even remote in relation to the academic and social life on campus. Intramural sports are not big; most of them are offered for only one semester. I don’t know much about varsity or IM sports, but I do know that the people who play IM sports as opposed to varsity are much happier and more pleasant to be around.