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One of the benefits of living in the Capital Region of New York State is having direct access to powerful individuals who are able to make things happen for us!…
One of the benefits of living in the Capital Region of New York State is having direct access to powerful individuals who are able to make things happen for us!…
As staff, it is always a gift for us to advocate for our students and help them find some path toward resolving conflicts with their peers, assisting them with building…
On the date of Sunday, February 19th, 2023 the Alumni Activities Club ventured out to a world beyond that of urban buildings and public transportation. They were driven by their…
One of the recent highlights of our program was the Semi-Formal that took place at St. Joseph’s Hall located on the College of Sant Rose campus. We are proudly presenting…
At some point or another…we have all bought the “magic beans.” We give into temptation and want things to be true while ignoring our inner instincts that something does not…
Living Resources would like to acknowledge our admiration for Amy Maiorano who worked with her Volunteer Coordinator staff to send out a generous donation of her old clothes to “A…
The students and staff of the College Experience boarded the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) buses to make their voices heard at the State Capitol just a few miles down…
We would like to highlight Elizabeth Martin who has been the CEO of Living Resources since the retirement of Fred Erlich at the end of 2020. We had the experience…
As children, all of us fantasized about the day when we could be on our own and watch cartoons until two o’clock in the morning! If left to our own…
It is with immense pride and happiness that we announce that 2012 College Experience graduate Denise Riley has earned her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Denise has…
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.