Sydney ’23


April 29, 2023

How to Choose Classes

Hi everyone! Since I’m nearing graduation and reflecting on my college experience, I decided to tell you all about how I chose classes every semester. It can be overwhelming choosing […]

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March 3, 2023

Why I Chose Scripps

Hi again everyone! Today, I wanted to share my journey in finding Scripps and ultimately choosing to make Scripps my second home. I’ll start at the very beginning: the college […]

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November 1, 2022

My Favorite Study Spots on Campus

Being a STEM major in my senior year, I’ve been studying a lot over my time at Scripps. Here, I’ll give you my top 5 study spots on campus (in […]

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October 10, 2022

My Experience with Keck Science

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 […]

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September 16, 2022

Meet Sydney ’23

Hi everyone! My name is Sydney Jackson and I’m a senior at Scripps from the Washington, DC-metropolitan area (the DMV). I’m majoring in Organismal Biology on the pre-veterinary track. Apart […]

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March 23, 2022

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 […]

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December 2, 2021

How 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 […]

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April 16, 2021

Advice 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. […]

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March 18, 2021

What I Wish I Would’ve Known Before Starting College

Hello again everyone! Today I’m going to reflect on my college experience so far close to the halfway mark (I still can’t believe it). These are just some of my […]

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February 10, 2021

Sydney’s Favorite Spots in the Claremont Village

I’ve been missing Claremont a lot lately and so today I’ve decided to tell you all about my favorite places to go in the Claremont Village. The Village is only […]

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January 22, 2021

Why I Chose Scripps

Hi again everyone! Today, I wanted to share my journey in finding Scripps and ultimately choosing to make Scripps my second home. I’ll start at the very beginning: the college […]

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December 23, 2020

It’s a Small World After All: A Guide to Making Friends in Claremont

Hi everyone! I’m back again with the last blog post of 2020! I wanted to end on a fun note after this crazy year we’ve had so I’m here to […]

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December 22, 2020

You’ve Applied to College, Now What?

Now that you’ve applied to Scripps and the other colleges on your list, we’re sure that you’re looking for things to do to distract yourself before the long wait for […]

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November 19, 2020

Introduction to SCORE!

Hello again! Today I’ll introduce you to a wonderful resource at Scripps called SCORE. SCORE stands for Scripps Communities of Resources and Empowerment and the office aims to “build an […]

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October 26, 2020

Keck 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 […]

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October 7, 2020

Sydney says Hello!

Hi everyone! My name is Sydney Jackson and I’m a sophomore at Scripps from the Washington, DC-metropolitan area (the DMV). I intend to major in Organismal Biology on the pre-veterinary […]

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