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Author Archives: rladouceur

Tom DeByle Inspires the Employment Class with his Prosperous Career

BlogBy rladouceurAugust 5, 2020

The Employment Class was honored to welcome Tom DeByle who is the father of our rising sophomore, Sonia. To put it lightly, Tom has had quite an illustrious career that…

A Weight Loss Celebrity and Incredible Human Being Visits the Self-Advocacy and Empowerment Class!

BlogBy rladouceurAugust 5, 2020

The Self-Advocacy and Empowerment class was fortunate enough to get a visit with a man who has a very big heart on Thursday, July 23, 2020. We welcomed David Elmore…

A Socially-Distanced Birthday Extravaganza

BlogBy rladouceurAugust 5, 2020

A pandemic cannot cancel the wonders of birthday magic and social gatherings in a safe proximity. Therefore, the alumni and staff worked together to guarantee that Andrew Maggio from the…

Brian O’Hearn, Chief Nursing Officer at Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Visits the Employment Class

BlogBy rladouceurJuly 24, 2020

For the Employment Class on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, we were pleased to welcome Brian O’Hearn who happens to be the father of our instructor, Catherine O’Hearn.  Brian is the…

Caren Passariello Visits Employment Class to Share Her Journey to Meaningful Employment

BlogBy rladouceurJuly 24, 2020

For a recent Employment class, we were happy to welcome Caren Passariello, who is the mother of our College Experience alumnus, Danielle. Caren has had a long career working in retail…

Nick and Andrew Move Forward with Social Distance Walking Club

BlogBy rladouceurJuly 23, 2020

In the process of scheduling around thunderstorms and ominous rain clouds over the past few days, the Social Distance Walking Club finally had its day in the sun on Monday,…

Business Liaison Maggie Erlich On How “No” Can Turn Into “Yes”

BlogBy rladouceurJune 16, 2020

Maggie Erlich was the guest for the Employment class on the morning of Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Maggie serves as the Business Liaison for the College Experience but has been…

Chris’ Acceptance to the College Experience!

VideoBy rladouceurMarch 10, 2020



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Classes and Dorms

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.

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The C2L (College-to-Life) Program

C2L LogoWhat 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.

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Our Work/Life Balance

All College Experience students gain work experience through 3 semester-long internships at local businesses. An amazing variety of options are offered, both paid and unpaid, managed by a dedicated internship coordinator who helps facilitate matches between student interests and capabilities and meaningful career development opportunities. While not in class or at work, College Experience students can take advantage of a full campus and community calendar of events, plan and participate in their own outings or just hang out with their housemates, play games, share tips and build bonds of friendship that last a lifetime.

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Why Albany is Perfect

The small city of Albany, New York ’s capital, offers a perfect environment for young people to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve true independence. The city has a great public bus system, which College Experience students are instructed how to take full advantage of, while shopping, banking, food, library, post office and entertainment options are all within easy walking distance of our residences.

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