Residential Life
Come on a Walking Adventure With me Around the 5Cs!
I am a big fan of walking around. It’s just the perfect way to socialize and get my body moving. Naturally, one of the first things I did when I got to campus was walk around to find cool things! Over the course of my time here, I believe that I have truly honed in […]
Read MoreResidential Life at Scripps
Believe it or not, 94% of Scripps student live in Scripps sponsored housing! And it is a similar percentage for the other Claremont Colleges, we are very residential and therefore a lot of events take place on campus. Why do I say Scripps sponsored housing? Because besides the 11 residence halls we have on our […]
Read MoreNavigating College as a first-generation low-income student
Hi everyone! Today I would like to talk about being the first in my family to attend college and being from a working class background. Coming to Scripps was a dream come true for me, but for the first time I felt like an imposter in my own campus community. For a long period of […]
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 MoreLiving Learning Communities
Hi Everybody! Scripps is always looking to increase community and connections throughout the campus and the first place they set their sights on are the dorms. Your room and the dorm building you’re in is going to have a lot of impact on your life. From your roommates to your neighbors to your Resident/Community Coordinators, […]
Read MoreAngie’s Guide on What to Bring to College!
Hello friends! I am currently entering Finals Szn™ and my life is entering Chaos Mode. The good news, however, is that Scripps has announced that it plans to open in the fall and students can live on campus! Thus, I bring to you my guide on stuff you should bring. I will be mentioning the […]
Read MoreScripps during the Time of Coronavirus
As highschool seniors are applying to colleges around the country, a sense of uncertainty still lingers about the ‘college experience’ during the pandemic. I hope to bring a sense of relief by talking about my experience with the transition from in-person classes to virtual college or as many have called it, “ZOOM University”. Initially, the […]
Read MoreOur Roommate Experience: Just Roomie Tingz
Angie & Angela: Hey everyone, today we will be collaborating together on a post about roommates! Before we were coworkers, we were actually already roommates and friends. We met during Scripps@First-Gen’s pre-orientation during our first year. We were at the Career, Planning, & Resources office and one of our mutual friends brought up the Buzzfeed […]
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