I
have absolutely loved my experience at Skidmore College. As
an American Studies major, the department is absolutely wonderful.
My teachers are open and friendly, not condescending authority figures.
They will talk you through any problem, even if
it's over the phone on a Saturday afternoon. People
are friendly and courteous to one another, opening doors, picking
up something you may have dropped, etc. I once
dropped my wallet in the parking lot and someone brought
it to campus safety (who then called me immediately) and
nothing had been stolen. I frequently leave my items
in the library to go to the bathroom or say
hello to a friend without worry of theft or damage.
While some of the intro classes can be a little
too easy, I never felt unchallenged in a class. I
was able to take classes in a variety of departments
throughout my four years and still be able to finish
my major on time.
I see that a lot
of people are complaining about the lack of social life,
but I'm also noticing these people are too young to
get into a bar; once you are able to go
downtown (whether you have a good fake or you are
actually 21) there is much more to do, though I
never minded the social life as a freshman or sophomore
either. Saratoga can be a little isolating at times, but
it definitely has it's charm
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