Skidmore students are crafting learning experiences as individual as they are through off-campus study and exchanges, courses, internships and more.
An alum and her family want to help first-generation college students afford intensive real-world experiences in social services. Their first beneficiary had an eye-opening summer working with refugees.
For working artist Grace Troxell '13, who just finished a stint at the prestigious Yaddo artists' retreat, the mentorship of a Skidmore professor lit her path to success.
Going to a top liberal arts college is an opportunity to grow academically and personally. But how to translate classroom learning and skillsets into a career? A funded internship, for starters.- Kevin Wang '17 had an unexpectedly inspiring high school English class. His teacher asked questions that touched him, that made him feel alive. Now he's sharing that gift overseas.
- Two simple, powerful beliefs captivated Mollie Welch '16: Great leaps in learning happen with individual attention, and strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.
Musa Komeh '15 makes presentation as an intern with the Clinton Global Initiative during the summer of 2014. His internship was funded through Skidmore's SEE-Beyond Program and Komeh will share details on Dec. 4.- Musa Komeh '15 spent his summer learning about global health systems at the Clinton Foundaiton's Global Initiative in New York City. One day, the exercise science major from Sierra Leone became the teacher.
Initiative expands the College's effort to give low-income and historically underserved students full access to its academic offerings.
From Australia to India to the river basins of Ecuador, 75 Skidmore students received funding for summer internships and experiential learning opportunities this summer.