Tag: Student Life

OSL Podcasts, Undergraduate Programs

Student Life Podcast: Episode 1 – Your Family’s Transition to College

Aleta Nims head shot.

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.

Undergraduate Programs

5 Reasons You Should Do the Adirondack Semester

The Adirondack Semester is a wonderful opportunity for students to broaden their horizons for a multitude of reasons. Hear from Maria Pelusi ’22 on why she thinks students should experience it.

Undergraduate Programs

Club Hockey at Clarkson

Team photo of Clarkson University Men's Club Hockey

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, …

Undergraduate Programs

Doctors Without Borders: Student Chapter Clarkson University

A group of students

Clarkson’s nationally recognized student chapter of Doctors Without Borders (DWB) provides a wealth of opportunities for students of all majors and concentrations. Students who join DWB can help both the community of Potsdam and surrounding areas, as well as travel abroad to volunteer in underserved countries. Real Life Member Experience   My name is Matthew Kane …

Undergraduate Programs

Photos Around Potsdam

Clarkson student Jada Flanagan looks at the camera surrounded by beautiful red flowers.

Hello, my name is Nicole, and I am a senior global supply chain management major with minors in project management and law studies. I currently work as a Marketing Intern and Blogger here at Clarkson University. I sat down with a student photographer here at Clarkson who has done some amazing work around Downtown Potsdam …

Undergraduate Programs

Thriving in a North Country Winter

A group of student sledding down the hill on a wooden sled

As a Northern New York (NNY) native, I have faced firsthand the struggles of the North Country’s harsh winters. If this is the first you’re hearing of it, yes, we can get 7 feet of snow (and have! But not recently … ), and yes, the temperature can get well into the negatives. Don’t let …

Undergraduate Programs

Clarkson Ignite: New Spaces, New Opportunities

A two level view of the ERC

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 …

Graduate Education

Making the Most of Your Grad School Experience

A group of students in a classroom.

If you’ve been accepted into grad school, congratulations! You’ve earned the right to celebrate and relax—but not for too long. Instead, before you start class, spend some time preparing. If you anticipate the academic and personal challenges of grad school, you’ll be in a better position to make the most of the experience and enjoy …

Undergraduate Programs

My Experience Studying Abroad with Clarkson

A picture of the roman colosseum

Hi, everyone! My name is Nick Kozsan ’21, and I am a rising junior at Clarkson University. I am an innovation & entrepreneurship major. Clarkson does a tremendous job encouraging studying abroad and experience different cultures all over the world. As a business student here, we are required to take at least one trip to …