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Category Archives: Blog

Emily Dawson Student in The College Experience

Being “Special”

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfNovember 2, 2015

Today, we have an awesome entry from Senior College Experience Student Emily Dawson Emily Dawson composed a beautifully written essay on her experiences as a College Experience student and special…

The College Experience students prepare for independence

Newbie Navigators

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfOctober 29, 2015

One of the most difficult tasks that many college students encounter when moving to a new city for the first time is learning how to successfully navigate unfamiliar surroundings. I…

Apple Picking Adventures

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfOctober 20, 2015

A group of CEP students had a fantastic time picking apples fresh off the trees at Indian Ladder Farms this past weekend! It was a brisk day – snow flurries…

Meet the Instructor – Michelle Brown

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfSeptember 11, 2015

In a series called “Meet the Instructor,” we will introduce you to some of our CEP Instructors throughout the year. We hope you will enjoy learning more about our fantastic…

Hello from Baby Adelaide!

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfAugust 14, 2015

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer break and is excited to begin another year with CEP very soon! Just wanted to give a quick update – baby Adelaide “Addy” Grace…

Favorite CEP Memories

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfJuly 27, 2015

As students prepared to leave for the summer break, we asked students and staff:“What was your favorite CEP memory from this year?” Here are the responses: Abby: I got to…

The College Experience goes to Lake George

Summer Adventures and New Beginnings

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfJuly 23, 2015

As we wind down Summer Session II and the students prepare to pack up and move into their new rooms as seniors in the program, or into new apartments as…

The College Experience at c

Day Trip: Circle B Ranch

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfJuly 21, 2015

On Wednesday during the second week of Summer Session II, six students traveled to Circle B Ranch in Chestertown, NY for a real horseback riding experience! As told by CEP…

The College Experience Walks all the way over the Hudson

Day Trip: Walkway Over the Hudson

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfJuly 20, 2015

During Summer Session II at Saint Rose, students go out on the 2-3 night vacations that their group planned during Summer Session I. When students aren’t out on their vacations, there…

Camelback Resort Trip

BlogBy Katie FahrenkopfJuly 16, 2015

There are two different types of vacationers out there – those who are all about seeing and doing as much as possible, and those who are looking for a little relaxation.…

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Classes and Dorms

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.

CLASSES | DORMS

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The C2L (College-to-Life) Program

C2L LogoWhat 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.

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Our Work/Life Balance

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.

INTERNSHIPS / JOBS  |  FUN

Why Albany is Perfect

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.

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