What will you do in college to chase your passion and prepare yourself for a lifetime of success? What will it take? In a world where nearly half of all U.S. jobs are at risk of automation (Frey & Osborne, 2013), universities must create innovative content, delivery methods, and programming to continue fostering talent that …
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What I have learned by working at The Shipley Center!
The Shipley Center for Innovation at Clarkson University is a discovery-driven entrepreneurial support hub that advises members of the Clarkson community and the greater North Country region. Through a collaborative hands-on process, the Shipley Center brings academic and social experience together under one roof. It provides inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs with the ability to fully …
The Scoop on the Potsdam Food Scene
Note: This post has been updated on 2/28/2023 to reflect updated information on local dining. If you’re considering Clarkson but aren’t from the North Country, chances are you don’t know a whole lot about the area that surrounds the University. I come from a town that is known for its incredible restaurants, so I was …
What Professional Experiences are Like in College
Hi all! I’m Jack DiMeo, Clarkson University Class of 2023. I’m a mechanical and aeronautical engineering double major from Granby, Connecticut. I would like to share with you my journey and some of what my professional experiences have been like here at Clarkson. In this post, I’m going to walk you through the types of …
Top 6 Tips For Success In UNIV 190 At Clarkson University
The first semester of College Hi, readers! We recently chatted with some of our Humanities and Social Science professors who teach and create our UNIV 190 course, officially called the Clarkson Seminar. We wanted you to know and share with you why UNIV 190 is so important and what impact it has on our students …
First-Year Students’ Roommate Survival Guide
Hi, everyone! My name is Emma Blaiklock, and I’m the Residential Housing Manager here at Clarkson University. My experience managing and mediating conflicts between roommates while working in Res Life has taught me some of the best ways to prevent roommate conflicts in the first place and also gave me helpful tools for managing …
Student Life Podcast: Episode 2 – Living and Learning at Clarkson
Clarkson Director of Residence Life Troy Lassial poses on the basketball court.
Student Life Podcast: Episode 1 – Your Family’s Transition to College
The transition from high school to college can be difficult for both parents/families/supporters and their students. We sat down with Aleta Nims, the Director of Counseling here at Clarkson, to talk about that transition.
Equestrian at Clarkson
The Clarkson Equestrian Club is a great opportunity to try something new or continue participating in an activity that you love.
Club Hockey at Clarkson
Clarkson University offers a wide range of some 250 organized clubs that anyone can jump in and get involved with. When coming to Clarkson, I knew I would want to be involved in some kind of club, and that ended up being club hockey. I’ve loved to play hockey since I was a little kid, …