Tag: Prospective Undergraduate Students

Campus + Student Life, Clubs + Activities, Learning Experiences, SPEED Teams, Student Success, Thriving in College, Undergraduate Programs

Formula Electric Knights

Clarkson University's mascot, the Golden Knight, sits in the driver seat of the Formula Electric Vehicle, made by engineering students

Formula Electric Knights is a SPEED (Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design) team at Clarkson University. Their goal is to improve the technical skills of all team members while collaborating to build a race car. Competition Clarkson’s Formula Electric Knights was formed in 2021. The SPEED team competed at the Toronto Shootout (hosted by …

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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 filled me. The campus, though beautiful, felt vast and unfamiliar. I remember the first few days being a rush of orientations, paperwork and trying to find my way around. It wasn’t always easy and I …

Academics + Admission, Career Preparation, Co-ops and Internships, Learning Experiences, Research Opportunities, Student Success, Thriving in College, Undergraduate Programs

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 minor in the humanities. This summer, I participated in a 10-week long data science research internship at the University of Vermont as part of the SOCKS (The Science of Online Corpora, Knowledge, and Stories) Research …

Academics + Admission, Advising, Campus + Student Life, Living on Campus, Student Success, Thriving in College, Wellness and Mental Health

Pack your Bags: Essentials for a New Life

Introduction Embarking on a master’s journey is not just about academic preparation; it’s also aboutequipping yourself for a new lifestyle in a different country. For students heading to ClarksonUniversity, nestled in the North Country town of Potsdam, NY, this preparation becomes evenmore crucial. The average low temperature during the winter months can drop to a …

Academics + Admission, Campus + Student Life, Clubs + Activities, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Learning Experiences, Living on Campus, Student Success, Thriving in College, Undergraduate Programs, Wellness and Mental Health

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

Clarkson University international student Chidiogor Ofodum smiles in front of the school logo

Introduction As I embarked on my journey as an international student, Kolker’s words deeply resonated with me. The promise of education, the allure of new experiences, navigating cultural nuances to forging new friendships, and discovering facets of myself I never knew existed. It is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the quest for knowledge that …

Undergraduate Programs

Psychology at Clarkson: Why I Chose to Stay After The Clarkson School

Just one semester into my college career, I was sitting at a coffee shop in my hometown while on winter break. Clad in my Clarkson sweatshirt, a man approached me and asked if I attended Clarkson. It turned out that he had graduated from Clarkson a few years prior, and he asked about my field …

Undergraduate Programs

Understanding Golden Knights: An Intro to Clarkson Lingo

Aerial View of Cheel Arena during the day

When you arrive at Clarkson there are a surprising amount of new names, places, and acronyms to learn for successfully navigating around campus. From Area Coordinators to Woodstock Village here is a list to get you started! AC – Area Coordinator, the Area Coordinators oversee the Resident Advisors and other Residence Life staff. ADK – …

Undergraduate Programs

Top Questions by Prospective & Incoming Clarkson Parents: Residence Life & Dining Edition

Every spring, Clarkson University hosts Parent-to-Parent panels during accepted students events so that the parents of prospective and incoming Clarkson students can ask questions of current Clarkson parents. The following is a combination of the questions that were asked and answered during these events in Spring 2023. Along with a panel of several current Clarkson …

Undergraduate Programs

Top Questions by Prospective & Incoming Clarkson Parents: Transitioning to College & Campus Life Edition

Two Clarkson undergraduate students bump fists with the Golden Knight mascot on the Quad on a summer day.

Every spring, Clarkson University hosts Parent-to-Parent panels during accepted students events so that the parents of prospective and incoming Clarkson students can ask questions of current Clarkson parents. The following is a combination of the questions that were asked and answered during these events in Spring 2023. Along with a panel of several current Clarkson …

Undergraduate Programs

Dear Future Golden Knights…

Deciding where to go to college is hard enough! Whether you have already submitted your deposit or still applying, sit back, relax, and take some advice and thoughts from some current Golden Knights of Clarkson University to help you make your decision! Why did you decide to Become a Golden Knight? “Clarkson is a great …