Academics
Humanities Research at Scripps: Support and Community in Higher Education
Through Scripps, as a part of a larger consortium fellowship, I’ve been able to pursue humanities research in linguistics and anthropology. Some may argue that research in the humanities can be overshadowed by growing developments in STEM fields. For 5C students, the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) has been an invaluable space to pursue research […]
Read MoreClaremont to Beijing: Study Abroad Academics through Scripps
Hi everyone, I’m Malena, a Junior here at Scripps, and I recently studied abroad in Beijing, China, in Fall 2024. Studying abroad had been on my bucket list since I got into college, and making it happen last semester felt unreal. I studied abroad through the CET program, which is a study abroad host approved […]
Read MoreArt at the Claremont Colleges
Hiya everyone, I’m Alyssa, a double Art and Politics major here to talk about art-focused classes, clubs, and more across the colleges. I’ll leave some tips and a few of my own experiences down below!! Classes So, maybe this is your first semester at Scripps and you’re interested in the arts. However, the catalog […]
Read MoreTop 5 things I’ve learned through research
Hi everyone! My name is CJ and I’m a senior studying neuroscience and dance. This semester I’m completing my neuroscience thesis from research I’ve done since my first year at Scripps! I thought for this blog post, it would be a good idea to reflect on my time in the lab and list the top […]
Read MoreA Summer of Discovery at Denison Library
This summer, I had a great opportunity to conduct research at Denison Library, Scripps College’s special collections library. I was the Ellen Browning Scripps Intern so that I could dive deeply into the history of Ellen Browning Scripps and her family. As an English major and Scripps student, this research experience was significant and valuable, […]
Read MoreOn-Hand Scripps Resources
When I first started at Scripps, my #1 goal was to know all the resources at hand and make the most use out of my time here. In this search, I fell more in love with the college when I realized how much assistance and support there was on hand. To get an overview of […]
Read MoreFarewell from a Fall Semester Graduate
Transferring to Scripps was one of the best choices I have made in my college career. Of course, it came with challenges, but ultimately, the process led to so much joy, laughter, friendship, and love (and an extra semester of fun with the amazing community I have met!). I am so grateful for the connections […]
Read MoreScience Research at Scripps
As I have grown throughout my college career, I have seen how important it is to apply skills outside of the classroom, especially when studying the natural sciences. Acid-base chemical properties are just concepts until you can perform a titration yourself, and learning about parasites is not the same as physically identifying them under a […]
Read MoreHow Double Majoring in Politics and Art has Helped me Appreciate the Beauty of Interdisciplinary Studies
Hihihi, I’m Alyssa, a sophomore studying both Politics and Art, and am here to tell you how those two work more seamlessly together than you would think. As a first-year student, who was still more of an undecided student than a Politics major, I chose to take classes that would fulfill a majority of my […]
Read MoreHow to Choose and Register for Classes
As a rising junior, I am just about halfway through my academic experience here at Scripps. So, I wanted to share my experience and give some insight on things to think about when deciding what classes you want to take. For me, I came into college very undecided about what major I wanted to do. […]
Read MoreTheater at the 5C’s
Hello Everyone! My past two semesters at Scripps, I expanded my activities and joined musical theater at the Claremont Colleges. Today I am going to take a deep dive into theater at the 5C’s and give everyone a little peek behind the curtain. At the 5C’s, we have 3 main student-led theater groups: Claremont Chinese […]
Read MoreInterdisciplinary Studies
Hi everyone! I’m CJ, a junior at Scripps studying neuroscience and dance! When I tell people what I’m studying, I’ll often get something like: “That’s an interesting combo!” And it’s true! When I was applying to college, I knew I wanted to pursue both these areas quite intensely in college. I found Scripps to be […]
Read MoreCollaborative Culture and Opportunities in the Science Department
One aspect of my academic journey here at Claremont that I really appreciate has been how easy it is to reach out to professors and find various opportunities at Keck, our science department. As a first year, I was extremely nervous about classes. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to succeed, but I found […]
Read MoreMinoring in Chinese at the 5Cs
Hi Everyone!! My name is Malena, I’m currently a sophomore, and I’m minoring in Chinese. Today I’m going to talk about how I chose that path, what the process is at Scripps, and what minoring in Chinese entails! The Chinese Department is offered through Pomona College, and one of the cool things about Scripps and […]
Read MoreTaking Foreign Languages at Scripps
As an incoming freshman, there were two things that I was sure of. One, I would definitely major in something STEM-related. Two, as a person who grew up in a multi-ethnic country with a variety of dialects, I was fascinated with how language was such a pivotal part of nation building and of course development […]
Read MoreWhat Makes Scripps Stand Out?
Hello Everyone! Today, I will discuss what makes Scripps stand out as its own institution, specifically stuff that I wish I had known coming into Scripps. When I think about this, a few main things come to mind. While Scripps is an academically rigorous environment, classes will challenge people and force them to look at […]
Read MorePursuing Pre-Health
One of my reasons for choosing to come to Scripps was because I knew I wanted to study STEM and pursue pre-med, but I also knew I did not want to be in a competitive environment. Being at a smaller school like Scripps, has also allowed me to develop relationships with my professors. One of […]
Read MoreThe Scripps Academic Experience: My Favorite Classes at Scripps
Scripps is a community of intelligent individuals who are eager to learn. Because of how easy it is to take classes at the other Claremont Colleges, there is such a wide range of classes available to us Scripps students! I myself am an off-campus major, so I am very familiar with taking classes at the […]
Read MoreThe Senior Thesis Process
As a part of the General Education requirements here at Scripps, all students are required to complete a senior thesis before they graduate. No matter the major (chemistry, dance, media studies, economics, etc.) students complete a large encompassing research project (or equivalent for non-research based majors) that showcases the practical skills and knowledge acquired during […]
Read MoreThe Peer Education Center
Hi! I’m CJ and I’m a sophomore at Scripps studying neuroscience and dance. I remember the summer before my first semester of college feeling completely overwhelmed by the fact that I’d be taking Chemistry again in just a few short weeks. I took chemistry my sophomore year of high school and quite famously did not […]
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