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 were young children. It was a time when our actions were regimented and controlled by the adults in our lives who insisted we do things…
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 infamous year of 2020! Like all of the students around the world, Danielle and her peers found their senior year dramatically altered. High school and…
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 much easier to create as much fun as possible! Our goal is to always find ways to help our students get into the Halloween spirit…
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 piled into one of the Yankee Trail buses for a day of responsible fun with the Laws of Chance! We all enjoyed a sumptuous lunch…
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 Experience. The receding case numbers during the pandemic made it possible to enjoy this cherished event during the Indian summer when the weather happened to…
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 with the help of staff such as Shannon Sperry. The Transitions Program allows an increased sense of independence in their own home with a decreased…
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 our Indian summer. It is also a time to rekindle old childhood rituals from the days of pre-Halloween hysteria. With that said, the alumni chose…
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 of Millbrook located in Dutchess County, NY. Rachael has made incredible strides and serves as a role model for the current students in the way…
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 the old excursions that used to be synonymous with summer, which is what Andrew Maggio and Bill Fitzpatrick decided to do when they asked for…
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 with the alumni to see if the proposed activities are realistic. We do our best to go on some amazing trips that bring the alumni…
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.
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.
