“Getting Things Done” in the Executive Functioning Class
Executive Functioning skills happens to be a beast that most of us contend with especially in the adult world. Sometimes we may wish we could go back to when we…
Executive Functioning skills happens to be a beast that most of us contend with especially in the adult world. Sometimes we may wish we could go back to when we…
The College Experience values determination and perseverance in the hearts of our students. The perfect example of such a person is Danielle Passariello who graduated from our program during the…
The College Experience is proud to present this slightly-belated Halloween Treat that the students created the weekend of October 31st. Halloween fell on a Sunday this year, which made it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.