Category: Undergrad

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8 Things To Do While Waiting for College Admissions Decisions

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If you’re looking to attend college next fall, then chances are you’ve done your part by applying to colleges. The question you might be asking yourself is, so now what? How do you spend your time while you wait for decisions to roll in? We’ve got some ideas for you! 1. Stay Positive & Confident …

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Winter Fun on and around Potsdam’s Campus

Students walk to class along a paved path on Clarkson's campus, while more students use an elevated indoor pathway to pass between buildings above the outdoor path.

Introduction It is no surprise that the winters up here in Potsdam can get pretty cold. Now that the leaves are done changing and the wind is picking up, it is time for our campus community to prepare for the beautiful (but cold) winter. While the campus has many indoor events to keep you warm …

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An Environmental Engineer Abroad

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Going abroad for a semester is a huge part of Clarkson’s international culture. Many students choose to study in another country and experience a different lifestyle. While Business majors and Engineering & Management majors are required to have an international experience, studying abroad is available to all students. Mackenzie Peters, a Senior Environmental Engineering Major …

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Celebrating Clarkson University’s First Generation Students

On November 8, the Council for Opportunity in Education and Center for First Generation Student Success celebrates the sixth annual First Generation Celebration Day. Here at Clarkson, we join other colleges and universities across the country in celebrating our students who are the first in their family to attend college and receive a higher education. Mahammadou Tunkara ’24, …

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CUEMS: Dedicated to providing Emergency Medical Aid to the Clarkson community

Introduction Are you interested in the medical field, want to help your campus community, or are you looking for a tight-knit and dedicated organization to join? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then CUEMS is a great way to get more involved in a way that positively impacts your campus and community. …

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Personalized Visit vs. Accepted Students Day — Which One Should You Choose?

So you’re considering Clarkson. Great! If you’ve never been to campus, the question should not be, “Should I go to campus and check it out?” because the answer is always yes! (if you can). Instead, the question is, “How should I visit campus?” and further, “Should I go for Accepted Students Day and a more …

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My Research Trip to Germany

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Gracie DeLaBruere is a senior psychology major at Clarkson University with a concentration in health psychology, and is on a pre-physical therapy track. She is also part of the Honors Program. This past summer, she traveled to Germany with several other students and her professor to continue their research work in partnership with the Max …

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Why Clarkson’s Computer Science Program was Right for Me

Hi! My name is Peter-John King. I recently graduated from Clarkson after double majoring in computer science and data science. I was also in the Honors Program. I was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Why Computer Science I had initially chosen to pursue computer science because I loved coding in high school. The main …

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Why Biomolecular Science?

Devaun Baker, a Clarkson University student posing in front of the Price Hall building.

We recently sat down with DeVaun Baker, a sophomore Biomolecular Science major, to talk about the program and what to expect! How and why did you choose Biomolecular Science here at Clarkson? I really enjoy science, and want to go off to medical school to become a psychiatrist. While I really enjoy learning about psychology, …