International Studies Workshop
Students in this workshop will learn about the cultures of many of St. Rose’s international exchange students. Focus will be on learning the culture of the country and comparing/contrasting to…
Students in this workshop will learn about the cultures of many of St. Rose’s international exchange students. Focus will be on learning the culture of the country and comparing/contrasting to…
This class gives students the opportunity to participate in and learn about a variety of workouts. Some of the sessions offered are: personal training in the fitness center, basketball, outdoor…
This hands-on class will focus on the importance of First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. Students will learn the basics of First Aid and CPR and have the opportunity to earn…
Students will learn all the facets of online banking, managing bank accounts via a phone application, and will plan their spending for the week. Students will also learn about direct…
This course is designed to teach students the basic principles of fashion. They will learn a brief history of fashion and where the styles we see today originated from. There…
This course will take the skills taught in Experimental Drawing I and apply them and further expand students’ knowledge and application of drawing. This class is about drawing; about the…
This class is about drawing; about the experience of drawing; and about the possibilities of looking at the world with new eyes. Students will learn how to produce a broad…
This course will provide a broad overview of current environmental issues, with a focus on global climate change; pollution and waste reduction; and human interventions that can reduce our impact…
This hands-on, experiential course will give students an overall view of the concepts of ecology and conservation, as well as a closer look at local environmental conditions and concerns. Neighborhood…
Exploring your theatrical side is the focus of this new course. Students will begin by participating in a series of structured physical movements and guided meditation to warm up their…
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.