Alumni Attend GRASP Gathering
On Saturday, October 27, 2018 two alumni of the College Experience enjoyed an adventure to the City of Kingston, to attend a gathering of the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP).
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Halloween Hysteria and “Hocus Pocus” at the Palace Theatre
The ancient spirit of All Hallow’s Eve is alive and well here at the College Experience. On the afternoon of Sunday, October 28, 2018 four students traveled to the Palace Theatre for a special Family Day Showing of the 1993 Halloween classic, “Hocus Pocus”.
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Meet Freshman Student, Dan
We happily present to you an image of freshman student Dan in his dorm area and one of his many culinary concoctions created so far during the fall semester.
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Alumnus Becomes First Official College Experience Staff Member
The College Experience wishes to offer their heartfelt, congratulatory wishes to David Lieberman who has just been selected to join his former staff members and teachers as their new colleague! This is the first time in the thirteen year history of the College Experience that an alumnus is now an official staff member.
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Historic Fun at Fort Crailo
On Friday, October 12, 2018 the students of the College Experience had the opportunity to explore the Fort Crailo Historic Site in Rensselaer, NY. The was just one of many trips planned this semester by adjunct professor, Michelle Brown who teaches the Local History class.
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State Capitol Building Hauntings with the College Experience
The Capital Region presents endless opportunities for the students to explore recreation and local culture. With that in mind, the students in the Local History class taught by adjunct professor, Michelle Brown, had the chance to go on a Ghost Tour of the sprawling State Capitol Building on Friday, October 19, 2018.
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Alumni Speak at EmployAbility Event
On Thursday, October 10, 2018, College Experience alumni Jordan West and Andrew Maggio were kind enough to lend their time to an EmployAbility event sponsored by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
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Alumnus Volunteers at Mercy Care for Kids
Sara is a College Experience alumnus from the Class of 2015 who has been active with employment and volunteering endeavors since her graduation. Sara is a much-appreciated volunteer at Mercy Care for Kids and the Eddy, which are both run by St. Peter’s Health Partners.
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Apple Picking at Indian Ladder Farms
Amber and Nick who are paving a path in their first year of the Transitions Program, joined three of their alumni peers and a staff member at Indian Ladder Farms on Sunday, October 7, 2018 where they independently toured the area and had the opportunity to go apple picking.
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Cell Phone Photography Class Trip to the Empire State Plaza
The College Experience Cell Phone Photography class led by Suzanne Bernier, Coordinator of the College Experience Transitional Year, traveled to the Empire State Plaza to capture the essence of reflections, building configurations, enigmatic sculptures, and other pieces of city scenery that represent art in a plethora of ways.
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