One of our recent adventures with the Alumni Activities Club took us to the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY. Jessica Lewis, Jose Galvez, and their Volunteer Coordinator staff piled into one of the Yankee Trail buses for a day of responsible fun with the Laws of Chance! We all enjoyed a sumptuous lunch…
On the date of Friday, October 8, 2021, staff and students traveled to the Colonie Golf & Country Club where they participated in the annual tournament to benefit the College Experience. The receding case numbers during the pandemic made it possible to enjoy this cherished event during the Indian summer when the weather happened to…
The College Experience always feels privileged when our students decide to continue their journey with us by entering the Transitions Program after they graduate, which is led by Suzanne Bernier with the help of staff such as Shannon Sperry. The Transitions Program allows an increased sense of independence in their own home with a decreased…
It is that time of the year again! It is when the decent weather is in a constant state of limbo while we milk out the crisp days remaining of our Indian summer. It is also a time to rekindle old childhood rituals from the days of pre-Halloween hysteria. With that said, the alumni chose…
The College Experience and Living Resources are proud to highlight the accomplishments of Rachael Rose who is an alumnus from the Class of 2018. Rachael lives independently in the town of Millbrook located in Dutchess County, NY. Rachael has made incredible strides and serves as a role model for the current students in the way…
This summer was all about making up for lost time after we missed out on so much in 2020 for our own safety. It became safer to venture out into the old excursions that used to be synonymous with summer, which is what Andrew Maggio and Bill Fitzpatrick decided to do when they asked for…
We pride ourselves on how the Alumni Activities Club is completely led by the alumni themselves! The Volunteer Coordinator is merely on hand to provide transportation when necessary and work with the alumni to see if the proposed activities are realistic. We do our best to go on some amazing trips that bring the alumni…
Living Resources enjoyed an evening at Joseph Bruno Stadium in which we were their guests of honor. Free tickets were handed out to anyone associated with our agency who requested them in advance or showed up the evening of the game. These tickets were also accessible to any students and alumni from the College Experience…
We are back at Splashdown Beach! After two years apart…we have returned, and it felt awesome in a multitude of ways!! This is arguably the most popular trip of the summer, and we were able to safely make it happen this year. The alumni piled in the van as staff drove three alumni to Fishkill,…
Finding his passion through blood donation Jesse Saperstein says he feels like a champion when he gives blood-and he’s one of the Red Cross’ most dedicated friends. The New York resident shared his story about one of his passions in life: donating blood to help someone in need. “During my junior year, I became a…
What comes after graduation? Many College Experience students, in fact most, choose to remain in Albany. They maintain friendships with their fellow and former graduates, form romantic partnerships, and some get married.
Through our C2L Program, the College Experience support staff offers dedicated transition support and guidance, helping students in the year after graduation with apartment leases and job placements, and then literally forever after as members of the Living Resources community.
Since 2005, students enrolled in The College Experience have been a welcomed part of a coeducational college community located in Albany, New York. We partner with Russell Sage College, and our students are welcomed members of both Russell Sage’s Albany and Troy campus communities.
Students are offered a practical core curriculum and a wide variety of electives.
Our dorms are beautifully remodeled city residences located just a few blocks from Russell Sage’s Albany campus. Students live together in groups of 3 – 9. Each student has his or her own bedroom and share common living areas. Seniors serve as mentors to freshmen and assist them in many meaningful ways.
