Academics (page 3)
Exploring Languages-Spanish at Scripps!
Hi everyone! I recently declared my minor– Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literature and Cultures– and so I thought I’d take this opportunity to talk about language courses at Scripps! […]
Read MoreMastering Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry requires consistency and self-discipline. Out of all of my other courses, I have spent the most time studying for organic chemistry. Staying consistent with studying and doing practice […]
Read MoreAdvice for Choosing Classes
Hi everyone! Since registration for next semester is quickly approaching and at the forefront of my mind, I decided to tell you all about how I choose classes every semester. […]
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Course Registration
Hi! Sam and Serena here, In light of class registration season, we thought it was only suitable for us to write a blog post on how to register for classes […]
Read MoreThe Misconceptions of Attending a Women’s College
Like many of our Admissions Officers mention in our information sessions (which you can sign up for here), a good number of Scripps students did not plan to go to […]
Read MoreThe Rundown on Honnold Mudd Library
Hello again friends! I hope this spring has been good to you. I am currently listening to Meg’s Good News album, so I guess you can say that I’m in […]
Read MoreWhat’s up with Core 3?
Hey everyone! If you’ve been to an information session with me, you probably got to witness me fawning over my Core 3 class. I figured now was a good time […]
Read MoreBeing a Scripps Student in 5C Academic Spaces
One concern or question that I get pretty often when interacting with prospective students is questioning if the Claremont Colleges are as social cohesive as admissions officers and student ambassadors […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Hype about College Classes?
Hey everyone! One thing I knew coming to college, amongst a sea of uncertainties, was that the classes were going to be different from my high school. They were going […]
Read MoreCollege can be hard but being a dual/double major doesn’t have to be
When I started college, I knew I wanted to study Environmental Analysis, I was passionate about it and knew I wanted to work in an environmental field in the future. […]
Read MoreTime Management in College
In college, time management is vital to balancing academics, extracurricular, health (mental, physical, emotional and spiritual), a social life and jobs or internships. As I continue to take upper-level courses […]
Read MoreGetting Involved in Summer Research Labs at Keck: Where do I Start?
Hi all! As a student interested in STEM, the terms “research” and “labs” are often floating around the midst of everyday conversations, especially as many students are beginning to look […]
Read MoreUsing Cross-Registration to Your Advantage: The Benefits of a College Consortium
One of my favorite aspects of the academics at Scripps is the ability to cross-register at the other schools. Although the Claremont Colleges are a fully functioning consortium, they all […]
Read MoreChoosing Your Major
With the potentially overwhelming number of majors to choose from and an almost universal interest in multiple subjects, many students at Scripps, myself included, struggled with choosing a major. Whether […]
Read MoreJoint Music Program
Hello Everyone! This blog post is going to provide some info about the Joint Music Program! We are going to dive into the choir options offered and also voice lessons […]
Read MoreGloria’s Study Abroad in Scotland
Hi everyone, and welcome back to my blog! Today I will be talking about my study abroad experience in Edinburgh, Scotland. I went abroad in the fall of 2019, from […]
Read MoreNancy’s Passion and Goals: Biochemistry and Medicine
Science never made it on the list to the question “What do you want to major in?”. The idea of going into this male-dominated field was absurd, especially within medicine. […]
Read MoreLife After Undergrad for a Scripps Student
Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by. As a senior I thought it would be fitting to talk about the resources that Scripps provides students for life after undergrad. Don’t get […]
Read MoreKeck Science Department Overview
Hi all! Today I’m here to talk about my experience so far as a STEM major through the Keck Science Department. First, for those who don’t know, the W.M. Keck […]
Read MoreBreaking Down Core 1
Hi everybody! I am going to give you guys a little insight into my Core 1 experience at Scripps. I will address this year’s topic, share my perspective on Core […]
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