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October 11, 2024 / Academics + Admission, Accepted Students - Undergraduate, Activities, Advising, Campus + Student Life, Clarkson Admissions, Clarkson University, Clubs + Activities, Living on Campus, Prospective Undergraduate Students, Scholarships + Aid, Student Life, Student Success, Thriving in College, Undergraduate Programs, Wellness and Mental Health

Clarkson University's mascot, the Golden Knight, posing in front of the Student Center at an event

Navigating Your First Days at Clarkson University

Introduction As I stood on the threshold of my new life at Clarkson University, a mix of excitement and nervousness ...

October 9, 2024 / Academics + Admission, Accepted Students - Undergraduate, Career Preparation, Clarkson Admissions, Clarkson University, Co-ops and Internships, Current Students - Undergraduate, internship, Learning Experiences, Prospective Undergraduate Students, Research, Research Opportunities, Student Success, Thriving in College, Undergraduate Admissions, Undergraduate Programs

Clarkson University Undergraduate student Max Wang is pictured in the top row (third from left) with his fellow SOCKS interns

Reflections On My Summer Research Experience

My Summer Experience My name is Max Wang, and I’m a third-year Computer Science student here at Clarkson with a ...

October 2, 2024 / Academics + Admission, Accepted Students - Undergraduate, Activities, Campus + Student Life, Clarkson Admissions, Clarkson University, Clubs + Activities, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), international student, Learning Experiences, Living on Campus, Prospective Undergraduate Students, Student Life, Student Success, Thriving in College, Undergraduate Admissions, Undergraduate Programs, Wellness and Mental Health

The Joys and Struggles of Crossing Continents: From Nigeria (Naija) to America

Introduction “Studying abroad is about experiencing a foreign country and the most beautiful, important part of its country’s culture.”-Alexander Kolker ...

September 19, 2024 / Career Preparation, Co-ops and Internships, Graduate Education, Graduate School, GreenER, Internships & Co-ops, Learning Experiences, manufacturing, Research, sustainability

Clarkson University PhD Student Paul Akinyemi poses for a photo at Corning Incorporated during his internship experience.

My Internship Experience at Corning Incorporated: A Path to Professional Growth

Introduction I am Paul Akinyemi, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in Clarkson University's Department of Chemical Engineering. Under the guidance of ...

September 9, 2024 / Academics + Admission, Current Students - Undergraduate, Global and Immersion Experiences, Global Experiences, Learning Experiences, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Programs

My Global Experience: Study Abroad Trip to Scotland and The Netherlands

Introduction Hello, my name is Triniti Elliott and I am a senior Business Administration student from Rochester, New York who ...

August 6, 2024 / Campus + Student Life, Student Success, Thriving in College, Transfer Students, Transfer Students, Undergraduate Programs

My Journey as a Transfer Student: Challenges, Opportunities and Growth

I am from Massena, NY, a small Upstate New York town where it is very easy to find a good ...

August 4, 2024 / Academics + Admission, Alumni, Career Advancement, Clarkson University, Graduate Admissions, Graduate Education, Graduate School, Professional Development

Why I Chose to Get an MBA in Healthcare Management, An Alumni Perspective

I earned my MBA in Healthcare Management in June 2012. I wanted to tell you why I selected the healthcare ...

June 7, 2024 / Academics + Admission, Athletics, Athletics, Campus + Student Life, Clarkson Cricket Club, Club Sports, Clubs + Activities, Cricket, Graduate Education, Sports, Wellness and Mental Health

Discovering Cricket at Clarkson University: An International Student’s Journey

As an international student from India and a passionate cricket enthusiast, my journey to Clarkson University was driven not just ...

May 18, 2024 / Athletics, Campus + Student Life, Clubs + Activities, Clubs and Organizations, international student, Learning Experiences, SPEED Teams, SPEED Teams, Undergraduate Programs

International Student POV: Shazoi Hall from Golden Spring, Jamaica

Hi, my name is Shazoi Hall and I am an international student from Jamaica studying Civil Engineering here at Clarkson ...

May 7, 2024 / Clubs + Activities, Current Students - Undergraduate, Living on Campus, Student Life, Student Success, Thriving in College, Undergraduate Programs, Wellness and Mental Health

An Introvert’s Guide to Going to College

Embarking on a journey to college can be one of the most daunting tasks for an introvert, especially after listening ...