Admission Ambassadors (page 8)
My Favorite Classes (so far)
Hey everyone! Having completed almost 3 full years at Scripps, I’ve taken around 24 classes so far. Here I’ll tell you all about my favorite classes in the order in which I took them. I hope that this will allow you to get a glimpse of the range of classes offered at Scripps and the […]
Read MoreDeclaring My Major and Why
Hello everyone! When I was in high school, I had no idea what I wanted to study in college and furthermore what career field I wanted to be in. It was really stressful for me to think about majoring in one thing and focusing on that one subject for the rest of my life. I […]
Read MoreHow Do I Decide on a College?
Hello! I hope you’re doing well and enjoying your last semester of senior year if you are currently in high school! The last semester is usually the best semester. At the very least, I hope you’re enjoying no more college applications and the opportunity to just sit back and receive your acceptances! But how do […]
Read MoreAdvice to my First-Year Self
Hi everyone! It’s my last semester here at Scripps, which I’m trying not to think about too much, but I have been thinking retrospectively about my time at Scripps. I’ve loved it so much, so I’ve compiled a few of my thoughts here about what I would tell my first-year self and some of my […]
Read MoreChoosing a Full-Year Study Abroad Program
I’ve always known that I wanted to study abroad in college, so when applying to colleges, I specifically looked at schools with a wide variety of study abroad programs. I also wanted an environment where studying abroad is encouraged and common among the student body. After touring Scripps during the fall of my senior year […]
Read MoreNext Steps After a College Acceptance!
The acceptance letter is just the beginning of the Scripps experience! After this amazing accomplishment, it is valid to feel anxious about the next steps. Here are some tips! Connect with others: Connect with current students, admitted students, and even admissions officers. Highschool and college can be different when it comes to academics, social, and overall […]
Read MoreHow to Study in College
Hi everyone! Sydney here to talk about how I learned to study in college and some of my tried-and-tested study skills. Finals season is fast approaching so studying has been on my mind a lot lately. Coming into college, I was most worried about the academic transition from high school to college. I was scared […]
Read MoreDorm Living Tips No One Talks About
Hello Everybody! Today Louise and I are going to discuss different aspects of dorm life at Scripps! Louise is going to touch on how to make your dorm room feel homier and I am going to talk about tips for living with roommates. First, here are some basic facts about the Scripps dorms. Scripps is […]
Read MoreCarpe Vita Nova: How the Pandemic Helped Me Cherish My Last Semester at Scripps
In the fall of 2019, I was anxious and excited. I had finally decided which study abroad program I would be going on, and that I would be in London from January to May of 2020. Long before I entered college, I fantasized about having a transformative study abroad experience. I packed all my things […]
Read MoreHow I have Chosen Classes at Scripps College
Hi everyone! My name is Nathalie and I am a senior originally from Eugene, Oregon. Over my three and a half years at Scripps, I feel as though I have perfected the art of choosing interesting classes taught by brilliant professors, and want to impart on you some of what I have learned. I should […]
Read MoreHolding an Internship in College
Interning while in college can be one of the most advantageous activities for your professional future, but it can also be one of the most challenging. On top of classes, extracurriculars, and social events, an internship might feel like too much to take on. This semester, I’m interning 20 hours per week while I take […]
Read MoreAdvice for First-Gen Students
Hi everyone! I hope you’re having a good start to your Halloweekend! (I’m going to dress as an 80s aerobics instructor!) I’m coming to you from a FirstGen@Scripps mixer that I’m currently at. I asked the current first-gen students what advice they have for first-gen prospective students and this is what they said! My friends […]
Read MoreSpotlight on the Sallie Tiernan Field House
Hi everyone! Today I’m going to talk about Tiernan Field House, which is our health and wellness center at Scripps. As part of the Claremont McKenna-Harvey Mudd-Scripps athletic consortium, we have access to the athletic facilities at Harvey Mudd and CMC, but today I’m going to focus on our Scripps campus facilities! Our field house […]
Read MoreNarrowing Down the College Search
Hi everyone! I am back to discuss my tips on narrowing down the college search to find the right college for you. My advice is experience-based, so this might not be helpful for everyone, but here is a basic guide to making the big decision of where to go to school. Step 1: Location. There […]
Read MoreLanguages at the 5C’s
As a Foreign Languages major, I have taken many languages courses during my two years of college. Scripps only offers Spanish, Italian, French and German but multiple other languages are offered across the consortium, and they are available to all students. The languages I have taken have been Spanish (at Scripps, Pitzer and Pomona), Portuguese […]
Read More5C School-Sponsored Parties and Events!
One of the things I really like about the Claremont Colleges is their passion for building community, not only within the individual colleges but across campuses. One way they do that is by throwing school-sponsored parties and get-togethers each year to help students bond and have fun! Each college will host and fund events where […]
Read MoreTips for College Apps and Senior Year
As we draw ever closer to the start of the school year and the start of application season suddenly life is a lot busier – both applications and normal school. Application on their own can be overwhelming and stressful and so can school. When both are happening it can be hard to remember to take […]
Read MoreMajoring in Environmental Analysis
When I say I am an Environmental Analysis major it doesn’t really mean much until I explain what track I am and that is kind of the beauty of being an EA major, everyone molds it to their personal interests and goals. When applying to colleges I knew I wanted to major in something related […]
Read MoreWhat I wish I Knew Before College
Hi all, as we prepare for the return to campus, I thought I would share some lessons I learned during my first two years at Scripps that might have made things easier if I knew them before! Therefore, I am passing on my advice to you. Here are my five biggest life lessons: People may […]
Read MoreBeing on SAS (Scripps Associated Students)
In high school I ran for student government president, I really want to be more involved in my community and I have always enjoyed having jobs or positions that require organization, community building and collaboration. Although I was very enthusiastic and ran a great campaign, I lost. When I arrived at Scripps and saw the […]
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