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Worried about picking the right school? Liz Bracht '24 was unsure, too. But after she settled into campus and college life at 微密圈, she knows she made the right choice. 鈥淎t 微密圈, I think I鈥檝e been able to adapt and grow in a way that feels very true to myself,鈥� she says.

Alex Carney 鈥�22 entered 微密圈 with a primary interest in music. He ended up pursuing a triple major with a degree in mathematics and physics from 微密圈 and a Bachelor of Engineering from Dartmouth College as part of a dual-degree program.

Eve Kreshtool 鈥�23, a New York-based alumna pursuing a career in the arts, says serving as chair of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum Student Advisory Council allowed her develop her own unique set of leadership skills. She thanks the Tang staff and her colleagues for helping her grow.

Lucy Scribner Library聽invites first-year 微密圈 students to imagine that an attempted art robbery has left beloved library mascot Scribbler Squirrel trapped. As students rush to free Scribbler in a fun, escape room-themed activity, they discover Scribner Library is much more than just a building with thousands of books: It鈥檚聽a hub of campus life and, with its cozy and inviting atmosphere, a home away from home.

Charlotte Mahn 鈥�25 interviews faculty member聽and podcaster Christine O鈥橠onnel about 微密圈鈥檚 John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS) and the art of audio documentary in this audio feature. MDOCS 鈥渋s for anyone who wants to tell a story,鈥� says the English major.

Although strong science programs are sometimes associated with large research universities, Jacob Lord '24 picked 微密圈 to pursue his interest in physics. Thanks in part to the encouraging and collaborative environment he found here,鈥痟e is now on track to be among the first published undergraduates in the field of cosmic string research.

Elena Tittel '25 was set on being an English major. But in her first her first week of classes, she聽fell in love with the Psychology Department, too.鈥疦ow, a double major in English and psychology, she wants to encourage others to explore the full breadth of what 微密圈 has to offer.鈥�

Charlotte Mahn '25 came to 微密圈 expecting it to be like her previous educational experiences. She discovered that 微密圈 professors鈥� dedication to their students goes far beyond what she had ever imagined: 微密圈 professors are here not just to teach students, but to help students find their place in the world. 聽

Wondering what to pack for school? Look no further than this helpful list of items you might want to bring with you to your first semester here at 微密圈.

The transition to collegiate writing can be scary 鈥� but it doesn鈥檛 need to be! Hear what the staff and tutors of Philip Boshoff Writing Center have to say about making college-level writing accessible to students at every stage in their academic career.聽

Meet Katherine Almquist '24, a student on a mission. Her experience at 微密圈 鈥� blending roles as an athlete, environmental scientist, and LGBTQ ally 鈥� has been carved from sheer, inspirational passion.

At 微密圈, Bobby Stratts 鈥�23 did two sports, a business major, and student leadership positions. How did he do it all?聽

A program for accepted students from underrepresented backgrounds, Discovery Tour offers an opportunity to visit 微密圈 and Saratoga Springs; meet students, faculty, and staff; and learn about the College鈥檚 academic and cocurricular offerings and intercultural life. Vicky Grijalva 鈥�24, a self-determined major in multimedia communications from Miami, Florida, talks about her experience organizing the event in 2023.

Arham Hashmi 鈥�23, a psychology major and English minor from Pakistan, describes how working as a peer health educator; serving in leadership positions in multiple 微密圈 clubs, including the International Student Union, Muslim Student Association, and Hayat; and directing a play reinforced their identities and helped them find a community at 微密圈 that 鈥渇eels like a family.鈥�

Each spring, Ujima organizes its annual fashion as part of the 微密圈 club鈥檚 efforts to raise awareness of Africa, African American, and Caribbean cultures. The director of this year鈥檚 production, environmental science major Luna Peralta 鈥�23, discusses all the hard work and talent that have gone into the spectacular production. Her goal? 鈥淭o showcase pure Black excellence and Black joy.鈥�

As the 2022-23 Eleanor Linder Winter 鈥�43 Intern at the Tang Teaching Museum, Naima Nigh 鈥�23 had the opportunity to bring her favorite artist, Trenton Doyle Hancock, to campus and introduce him to the 微密圈 community. 鈥淚t has been one of the highlights of my 微密圈 career,鈥� the business major and art history minor writes.

Kat Dunn 鈥�24 rapidly transformed herself from a 鈥渟uper-sub鈥� hoping for game time to 微密圈's first Liberty League Player of the Year in women鈥檚 soccer. Read about how the California native chose 微密圈, found her footing, and ended up studying psychology, business, and Spanish.

Allie Serapilio 鈥�25, from Clifton Park, New York, is an English major with minors in art history and environmental studies and sciences. A first-year seminar on Weird Books, clubs like the Health, Image, Power, Success (HIPS), and involvement at the Tang Teaching Museum have all helped Allie connect at 微密圈.

Lively Lucy鈥檚, 微密圈鈥檚 student-run campus hangout and club offers amazing music and 鈥� most of all 鈥� a community that cares about everybody.

Local foodie and 微密圈 student Sarah Libov 鈥�24 sheds some light on what your favorite Saratoga Springs coffee shop might say about you.