Audrey ’25
Advice From a Graduating Senior
Advice for Incoming College Students As I look on to graduating in the next couple of weeks, I have been reflecting upon my past four years at Scripps as a college student. These past four years have flown by, but I know I have learned a lot both academically and personally. My first piece of […]
Read MoreStudying STEM At Scripps
One of the reasons why I chose Scripps was because I knew I wanted to study STEM, but I also knew I did not want to pursue it in a competitive environment. At Scripps, I love the small class sizes, building connections with peers and professors, and learning in a rigorous academic environment. My biggest […]
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 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 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 MoreSeptember 14, 2023: Meet Audrey
Hi everyone! My name is Audrey, and I’m a current third-year from Seattle, Washington. I am majoring in Biology and doing a minor in Data Science. When beginning my college search, I would say that I really didn’t know what I wanted in a school. I ended up applying to a really wide variety of […]
Read MoreTips for Navigating the College Search Virtually
I still remember the day I first stepped onto Scripps. It was nearly 100 degrees, the sun was shining, and the grass was all green and lush. Campus was flooded with new students, moving boxes, and more. I was carrying all my bags and rolling my duffels, as my parents dragged a moving cart behind […]
Read MoreResidential Life Essentials
At Scripps, each dorm has a bit of unique charm that makes our rooms special, but ultimately many students personalize their rooms to make it cozier for their stay! As a first-year student, I definitely struggled with packing. I didn’t know how many clothes I should bring, what other essentials I should have, or how […]
Read MoreDeciding My Major and Pre-Health Advising
As a current sophomore at Scripps, I am declaring my major soon! Because we do not have to apply for our majors, a lot of students are undecided when coming to Scripps, and it’s a great opportunity to be able to take classes that you’re truly interested in. The core program here at Scripps is […]
Read MoreNavigating the College Process and Why Scripps
As a senior in high school, what stood out to me most was the fact that everything was changing. I was reaching the end of a journey at my high school, while also preparing to embark on a new one. It was a tumultuous turning point at which I felt unsure of who I was […]
Read MoreMeet Audrey ’25
Hi everyone! My name is Audrey, and I’m a current senior at Scripps from Seattle, Washington, where I am majoring in biology with a minor in data science. In reflecting on my time at Scripps, I am so grateful for all the opportunities I have been able to pursue, the people I have met, and […]
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