Tag: Undergraduate Admissions

OSL Podcasts, Undergraduate Programs

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

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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

Doctors Without Borders: Student Chapter Clarkson University

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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 …

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Five Reasons I Love Engineering & Management at Clarkson

Hello readers! My name is Callie Lindsay and I am a senior Engineering & Management student here at Clarkson University. If you are a prospective student considering Clarkson or a current Clarkson student thinking about changing your major, I hope this blog can be of use to you! I can honestly say that choosing Clarkson …

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Clarkson University Engineering and Management (E&M) Program

Hey guys! My name is Kyaw Myo and I am a rising sophomore with engineering and management major here at Clarkson. If you are looking to learn more about the E&M program, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, I will be sharing what the program is all about, as well as share …

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My Experience Studying Abroad with Clarkson

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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 …

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Five Clubs You Might Not Know Exist at Clarkson

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It’s almost guaranteed that the variety of clubs at Clarkson offer something for you.

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How I Chose Clarkson University’s Reh School of Business and Why I’m Glad I Did

Hi everyone! My name is Zachary Golden and I am currently a senior innovation and entrepreneurship major at Clarkson University. I’ve had an incredible experience at Clarkson, and I wanted to share with you why I decided to attend Clarkson, why I chose business as my area of study and what my journey has been …

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What Is an Admissions Interview & Why Should You Do One?

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By Katherine Catimon, associate dean of undergraduate admissions & communications As an admissions counselor at Clarkson, I have had the pleasure of meeting with countless prospective students who are interested in learning more about Clarkson. One of my favorite ways to do this is through the “admissions interview.” However, there are often some common questions …

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5 Tips for Narrowing Your College Search

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Hi everyone! My name is Olivia Hoffman, and I am an assistant dean of undergraduate admissions at Clarkson University. I am here to offer some advice on turning what might be a long list of possible colleges into a more manageable list as you continue your search. I’m sure you have a list of schools …