Poster Preparation for the 11/16 NYDA Rally at the State Capitol
On the afternoon of Thursday, November 10th, 2022 we gathered in the Board Room of the main office to create some posters for the New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) Capitol…
DetailsOn the afternoon of Thursday, November 10th, 2022 we gathered in the Board Room of the main office to create some posters for the New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) Capitol…
DetailsOn the morning of Wednesday, November 10, 2022 our students gathered for Cooking Class in one of the College Experience houses with the purpose of creating Pasta with Broccoli. The…
DetailsOn the date of Thursday, November 4th, 2022 we said “see you again real soon when you are not vacationing in Mexico” to our beloved Director of Clinical Services. Jeffrey…
DetailsOn Friday, September 23, 2022 the College Experience packed the vans full of students and took a break from the world of academia to head over to the Colonie Golf…
DetailsWhoever claims that office work is dull or boring has apparently never been to Living Resources around All Hallow’s Eve! We ended up receiving a surprise visit from Chuckie who…
DetailsSome alumni decided to get an early start to Halloween on the evening of Friday, October 28, 2022. Our 2017 alumnus, Amy Maiorano was kind enough to offer the use…
DetailsThe College Experience would like to show our sincere appreciation to the “Our House” social group for creating such wonderful excursions enjoyed by the alumni of the College Experience as…
DetailsThe students of the College Experience are very rarely idle, and our program is more equivalent to a scholastic beehive. Our students are on a schedule that includes academic and…
DetailsNick Williams is a College Experience graduate from the class of 2018 who has been actively pursuing his dreams of becoming a professional actor. His Media and Activities Liaison has…
DetailsOne of the diverse classes offered by the College Experience has been one about ancient Mayan civilization taught by Dominick Brown who has been a diligent instructor for the College…
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.