Dual Nutrition Lecture and Zumba Class
On the evening of Wednesday, May 3, 2023 the Alumni Activities Club piled in a car driven by their Media and Activities Liaison to attend a two-part event at the…
DetailsOn the evening of Wednesday, May 3, 2023 the Alumni Activities Club piled in a car driven by their Media and Activities Liaison to attend a two-part event at the…
DetailsThe words “chores” and “fun” are not typically synonymous with each other. They tend to go together almost as well as “clean” and “grimy.” Nobody typically likes vacuuming, washing dishes,…
DetailsOur Media and Activities Liaison, Jesse Saperstein had the chance to connect with Samantha Michaels at the James Baird Park in Pleasant Valley, NY where the Annual Hudson Valley Walk…
DetailsIt is true that Albany is informally known as one of America’s largest, and yet smallest, cities. The state capital boasts a citizenship of over 600,000 people and residents may…
DetailsWe would like to show our sincere appreciation to Angelica “Gel” and Pas Colicchio for inviting the alumni of the College Experience to their Zumba activity at the Bethlehem YMCA…
DetailsThe students of the College Experience had the chance to partake in the College of Saint Rose Semi-Formal held in the Saint Joseph’s Auditorium on the date of Friday, April…
DetailsIt is no secret that every student at the College Experience has some form of an intellectual disability that will prevent them from reaching their potential at a mainstream university…
DetailsThe students of the College Experience work hard…and they also play hard! Our program is fortunately located in the heart of the New York State Capital with endless amenities, cultural…
DetailsThis is a wonderful photo of Andrew Maggio (Class of 2014) joining the Aqua Zumba class that is held in the Guilderland YMCA on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30…
DetailsUnfortunately, the Holiday Celebration that was planned very close to the date of Sunday, December 25th, 2022 had to be canceled due to inclement, wintry weather. In the spirit of…
DetailsSince 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.
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.
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.
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.