At Skidmore, high school students can imagine their futures while living together, cultivating new friendships and discovering just the right balance between work and fun. A carefully selected and trained residential staff, which includes the residence director, assistant residence director and resident hall advisors (RAs), live with Pre-College students in their own private residence hall. The residential life program, designed to support and complement academic and artistic endeavors, ensures that students' social lives are every bit as exhilarating as their intellectual lives.
Read about a typical day in
the Pre-College Program
Skidmore's campus is very vibrant in the summer and the offers many concerts, lectures, events, and weekend on-campus activities, to say nothing of downtown Saratoga Springs' dynamic cultural and arts scene—proving that summer at Skidmore is much more than just summer school.
2024 Pre-College Residential Life Staff
Antonio Reid, Resident Director
Hi! My name is Antonio. I am currently a Resident Director at Albany College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I spent
4
years at SUNY Fredonia where I majored in sport management and psychology. I like
watching TV and movies, sports (especially soccer), playing video games and spending
time with my friends.
Tiffany Herrera, Assistant Resident Director
My name is Tiffany and I graduated with the class of 2023 with a degree in Biology. I’m
from Chicago, Il and currently work as a Toxicology Laboratory Assistant at a clinical
testing lab. I like to swim and watch Harry Potter movies when I have free time.
During
my time at Skidmore, I was part of Skidmore’s First Year Experience Program that
took
a group of 30 students to London our first semester. I was also an RA for 2 years.
I am
excited to become part of this program because I was a pre-college student myself
back in 2017 and I learned a lot about independence and responsibility. I’m sure
you all
will learn different skills during your time here that will be helpful to your future
careers. I am excited to meet all of you and look forward to us all having a good
summer at Skidmore!
Qavalina Andrade, Resident/Academic Assistant
Hi! My name is Qavalina, I'm from India and I'm a rising senior at Skidmore. I'm an
International Affairs major with minors in Business and Anthropology. In my free
time
I really enjoy painting, travelling, anything involving the beach (surfing, diving,
etc.)
and hanging out with my friends. I chose to be a Pre-College mentor because I did
a
pre-college program before Skidmore and my mentors were instrumental in making
my experience enriching and fun. I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences
as
well as hearing about yours, and helping you make the most of your time in this
program!
Grace Geurin, Resident/Academic Assistant
Hi! My name is Grace and I’m a graduating senior! I’m a political science major and
environmental studies minor from Niskayuna, New York. At Skidmore, I’m involved
in
Environmental Action Club and Pre-Law Club. In my free time, I love to go hiking,
go
swimming, and read. I chose to be a pre-college mentor because I did a similar
program in high school and loved it! I’m excited to act as a resource for students
this
summer.
Gabriela Lebron, Resident/Academic Assistant
Hello! My name is Gabriela, and I am a rising senior. I am an Environmental Studies
major, and I am working towards a minor in Biology. I am from New York City! I
spent
the Spring 2024 semester abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, and I absolutely loved
it!
During my free time, I love to paint, specifically watercolor, and I love making
mosaics
too. I’ve also taken up a special interest in photography. I chose to be a pre-college
mentor because this is an opportunity I know is super important for college-
readiness, and I am pumped to be supportive in any ways I can!
Max Restifo-Bernstein, Resident/Academic Assistant
Hey! My name is Max. I'm a rising senior at Skidmore College and just finished my
spring semester abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. I love documentary filmmaking,
as for me it's the perfect intersection of my Sociology major and Film minor. I
play
baseball and squash casually and drum in a rock band on campus. I am an
unparalleled Mario Kart player, but terrible at pretty much any other video games.
I'm
here to help you guys with all matters related to your transition to college and
I am
also particularly useful if you want to learn more about essay writing, the social
sciences, media/film production, and exploring artistic interests in a college
setting.
While it may seem stressful at times, the transition from high school to college
can be the most amazing exciting experience, and I'm here to help you guys feel comfortable
and prepared coming into this new environment.
Dennise Reyes Sanchez, Resident/Academic Assistant
Hi everyone! My name is Dennise and I’m a rising junior, majoring in Sociology. I am
from the Bronx, NY, and besides reading sociological articles, I love photography
and
to dance. I chose to be a pre-college mentor because I’d love to help you transition
from high school to college life and academics! I look forward to meeting you all.
Austin Somers, Resident/Academic Assistant
Hi! My name is Austin and I am a rising senior at Skidmore from New York City. I am a
double major in Elementary Education and Classics. While on campus, I love to work
out, read, play whiffle ball, watch the Yankee games, and hang out with our teaching-
certification cohort. I chose to be a pre-college mentor to help everyone have as
easy a
transition as possible from high school to college. I look forward to meeting everybody!