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Unsure about traveling halfway around the world to study in the United States? Ankit Gupta 鈥�26, a Davis United World College scholar majoring in computer science and biology, writes about the warm welcome that students, staff, faculty, and other community members extended to him at Skidmore in beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York. From Day 1, Ankit writes, the entire community helped turn campus into his second home.

Abby Ezickson 鈥�26 of Washington, D.C., reflects on her journey to Skidmore and the excitement and challenges of her role as a captain of the Skidmore鈥檚 field hockey team.

Alex Ciardullo 鈥�25, a music major and media and films studies minor from Redding, Connecticut, describes how a dynamic music scene and supportive campus community helped him come to terms with his stuttering and find his groove at Skidmore.

Emrah Jusufoski 鈥�28, a first-year business and management major from North Macedonia and Serbia, describes how StartUp Skidmore, an intensive, one-day experience filled with creativity and networking, got him excited about entrepreneurship opportunities at Skidmore.

Biology major Moses Acee 鈥�26 of Ballston Spa, New York, explains why he decided to transfer to Skidmore and how it fits into his plans to become a doctor after graduation.

Konika Dhull 鈥�25 and Grace Truong 鈥�25 are a tennis duo determined to have fun (and win).

Milo Flamenbaum 鈥�26 was looking for a college where he could immerse himself in the sciences while exploring other interests. Skidmore quickly became a standout on his tour list. He offers advice and tips for applying Early Decision.

Why would anyone like to spend their time shoveling piles of rotting food waste? Skidmore鈥檚 compost managers, leaders in the College鈥檚 student-led campus composting program, explain how they got involved in sustainability at Skidmore and how campus composting doubles as a fun, paid gig and a way to help the planet.

Skidmore鈥檚 student-run college radio station, WSPN 91.1 FM, has again been named one of the top 10 college radio stations in the country by The Princeton Review. Maitreya Ravenstar '25 gives us the inside scoop into this iconic part of the campus scene.

Alex Bonrouhi 鈥�27, who hails from Marina Del Rey, California and is a goalie on the Skidmore ice hockey team, plans to major in both economics and management and business. He looks back at his Scribner Seminar experience and how it excited him about academic life at Skidmore.

English major Charlotte Mahn 鈥�25 spent the spring semester of her junior year studying abroad at the University of Canterbury through Skidmore in New Zealand. She recalls her adventures 鈥渢walking鈥� across New Zealand and speaks to some of her colleagues about the program鈥檚 unique Earth Systems tract.

Lizbeth Mendoza 鈥�25 discovered her passion for sciences at Skidmore and is now pursuing a major in neuroscience with a minor in sociology.

Abigail Svetlik 鈥�24, an art history and English major from Washington, D.C., describes her experience as the Eleanor Linder Winter Endowed Intern at Skidmore College鈥檚 Tang Teaching Museum, where she has been creating an interactive visitor鈥檚 guide to the museum, her home away from home.

Maitreya Ravenstar 鈥�25, a self-determined multimedia journalism major, says funding from Skidmore, including its Student Opportunity Fund, Summer Experience Fund, and SEE-Beyond,聽helped her to explore her major, her career aspirations, and the world.

Josh Maxwell 鈥�26, a political science and philosophy double major from Holliston, Massachusetts, found his place at Skidmore amid a diverse array of opportunities and a welcoming community.

鈥淔raming the Flesh鈥� is a four-film series created by Piper Ingels 鈥�24, the 2023-24 Meg Reitman Jacobs 鈥�63 Endowed Intern, as the capstone project for her major. Through the screenings, she asks her audience to explore their fascination with and revulsion to unconventional body alterations.

Catie Hamilton 鈥�25 reflects on a semester of picturesque canals, vibrant Dutch culture, and new friendships while studying in the Netherlands.

Andi Ramirez 鈥�24, Cynthia Salas 鈥�25, and Matthew Olivos 鈥�26, three first-generation students in the Opportunity Program, share their campus stories and future plans.

I arrived at Skidmore without a driver鈥檚 license 鈥� let alone a car; I was worried that I would feel trapped on campus, but with the lively and beautiful Saratoga Springs only a short walk away, my fears were quick to fade. Here are some of my favorite places to eat, shop, relax, study, and explore with friends.

Graduating senior Braedon Quinlan 鈥�24, a pre-med student, has been keeping a closely guarded Skidmore secret: Since last year, he has been Skids Scribner, the College鈥檚 iconic Thoroughbred mascot.