Residential Life
Farewell 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 MoreResidential Life at Scripps
Going to college and living independently for the first time can be scary for a lot of people. I know I was a little worried about rooming with somebody I’d never met and of communal bathrooms. Scripps is a very residential campus; 95% of our students live in school-sponsored housing, and all the other Claremont […]
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 MoreResidential Life at Scripps!
Acclimating to a new environment can be fearsome for many, including myself. Coming to college having lived my whole life around family members it was terrifying to think I would be “living on my own”, with two complete strangers as a first year student. I lived in a triple during my first year, in a […]
Read MoreLivin’ La Vita Italiana: Language Halls at Scripps
One part of Scripps culture that I appreciate is that education can exist outside of the classroom. An excellent example of that fact is the option to live in a Language Hall for students who know, or are learning, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Having studied Italian for a year and preparing for a semester […]
Read MoreHousing at Scripps: Room Selection and Roommates
Hey everyone! While I’m living at home during remote learning, I am remembering all the good times I had in my dorm at school. It’s definitely bittersweet, but I thought I’d take this opportunity to talk about how housing works at Scripps. So buckle in while I reminisce, look forward to when we’re back on […]
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