Housing, dining and student life 常见问题, answered
Choosing a 的地方 to spend your next four years is a big decision. 学术是第一位的， 但是，课外生活是使一个自由主义者居住的另一个主要因素
arts college experience so exciting. And we encourage thorough exploration.
考虑到这一点，我们把在校学生召集到一起，回答了一些问题
火博体育招生办最近收到了潜在学生及其家庭的来信.
诚实和未经过滤，我们希望他们的个人观点对你有帮助
continue to discover all that Skidmore has to offer.
没时间看了? We’ve also highlighted some of the topics covered below.
*Note: Recorded in spring 2021, this Q&一个引用 how the College managed COVID-19. 学生的答案在记录时是准确的，但可能不再适用.
Tell us about your on-campus living experiences.
林赛: “我住在 Howe-Rounds my first year at Skidmore and chose to live in a special-interest, substance-free community. I’ve had a really positive experience so far in the dorms. 那里有一个很好的社区
on each floor no matter where you are. 住宅生活 put on a lot a great programs
that helped me get my bearings. I liked them so much I chose to apply to be an RA
大二的时候.”
谢娜-: “我在火博体育的第一年住在三合院里，不管你怎么想，
I found I had plenty of 空间! And, really, it was an interesting experience to live
with people I perhaps wouldn’t have ever had a chance to meet. 我的两个室友
STEM专业，当我走上政治道路时，它让我大开眼界
科学与历史. My sophomore year, I chose to live in a single, which was super
太棒了. As someone who grew up sharing a room, I had a lovely time finally having
我自己的空间.”
How does finding a roommate work at Skidmore?
谢娜-: “Your first year, a roommate will be assigned to you. That pairing will be made based
on a 问卷调查 you fill out.
“第一年过后，很多人会从自己的室友中挑选室友
朋友. 我选择独自住一年，但我认识的很多人都住过
和他们选择的人在一起. 如果你 get stuck or just aren’t sure where to go, you
也可以输入随机位置或通过Facebook页面找到人
or other student-run resources. For example, sometimes people will have a four-person
on-campus apartment, and they are looking for one more person to join. 他们会
use Facebook to find someone.
“火博体育的住宿生活员工有一个非常好的地方，那就是他们 非常灵活的 ... Whereas, when I was off campus and ran into an issue, I was all on my own to find a sublet and somewhere to go next.”
*有关 community living, visit 住宅生活.
As a first-year student, did you do any cooking or have access to do so?
里奇: “每个宿舍都有公用厨房，里面有公用冰箱和微波炉. I
definitely recommend labeling anything you put in there. 但是，一般来说，除了
如果你住在宿舍里，可以用微波炉做饭，或者用冰箱里的外卖
you’re likely not preparing much of your own food.
“一旦你搬进校园公寓，你就会有一个完整的厨房——炉子、烤箱、洗碗机，
厨房水槽等. – which is both exciting and intimidating. 你还需要
bring your own utensils, plates, pots and cookware. And when I don’t feel like cooking,
我可以爬到山上去d厅或者水疗中心买点好吃的.”
Are first-year athletes typically paired together as roommates?
奥斯汀: “我在男子曲棍球队打球，大一的时候确实和另一个球员住在一起.
However, it’s really case by case. I know examples of students who have and students
谁没有呢，这完全取决于你的生活方式以及你如何回答第一年的问题
问卷调查. All to say: there’s no ‘typical’ set up when it comes to athletes living
他们在一起的第一年.”
What is permitted in the dorms?
有关最新资料，请 please review 住宅生活’s policies and procedures resources. 住宿生活手册会详细说明什么是可以的，什么是不可以的
待在你的房间里.
宿舍很吵吗? Is it an adjustment to sleep in a shared building?
谢娜-: “总会有例外，但总的来说，所有的大厅都有例外
quiet hours that will be enforced to a good degree. It’s different on weekends, but
during the week it’s usually not a problem.
"That said, all but one of our res halls are suite-style. 意思是比起
整个楼层共用一个浴室，三到四个房间共用一个套房
还有一间浴室，所以你听到的唯一声音可能来自你的室友.
Managing that is all about communication and respect. If it’s a perpetual issue, then
that’s where your RA can be a great resource.”
Is there gender inclusivity in housing? How do housing and gender intersect?
谢娜-: “一般来说，宿舍房间将由同性和/或性别的人共享.
On-campus apartments are not split or defined in any way by gender.
“That said, when it comes to res halls, we do have 性别包容性选择 我认识很多不同性别或质疑性别的人
共享房间. I also know a lot of queer people, and there is specific LGBTQ+ housing
if you’d feel comfortable there. Ultimately, it’s about having a conversation with
住宅生活. And, importantly, knowing that this is an accepting campus.”
Do most students stay on campus for all four years?
谢娜-: “Yes, the majority of students live on campus all four years. 在COVID-19期间，
number changed a bit, but historically it’s 90-95% of students on campus.”
Can people come visit you on campus?
里奇: “任何人都可以进入你的宿舍，只要你允许他们进入.
他们不能进入你的大楼，如果他们不是那栋楼的居民.
如果有访客过夜，你必须通知校园安全，而且时间必须短
术语.”
How does one do laundry in the dorms and is it free?
林赛: “Laundry is not free, but that’s realistic. You put money on your Skidmore ID and
在机器上刷一下. They are standard high-efficiency machines, and many are
in the basement of each residence hall. You can also pay to send your laundry out
让人帮你搞定."
Any tips on setting up your dorm? How can you personalize it while still making it
a good learning and studying 空间?
里奇: “对我来说，最重要的一件事就是在宿舍里划出一块专门的空间
工作. 对我来说，这意味着起床在办公桌前工作，这样我的床就可以保持放松
空间.”
林赛: “Almost everyone has a window seat, and they are the best thing ever. 窗户
open and you can get fresh air there and likely have a beautiful view. 我用我的桌子
for schoolwork, but my window seat is my hangout spot. I try to use my bed only for
睡觉，真的很有帮助.”
What kind of furniture is in a standard first-year room?
谢娜-: “Everyone will have their own bed, of course. In a residence hall it will be a twin
XL床. 你得到 a desk, a chair, a bookshelf and your own closet 空间. 在公寓里，
差不多，但你可以有一张全床或双人床，这取决于你的公寓，
and you could have an armoire instead of a built-in closet. 公寓也有
common area with a couch, chairs and a dining table with chairs.”
Visit 住宅生活 for furnishing details
How are allergies handled in the dining hall?
里奇: “作为一个在食堂工作的人，我可以说我们受到了严格的培训
dietary restriction, especially to prevent cross contamination. 取决于严重程度
对于你的问题，你也有一个灵活的餐饮服务人员，他们知道如何
important it is that you can dine safely, so they take 住宿 认真.”
林赛: “鉴别成分. if something included is one of the major allergies.
所以，在你吃东西之前，你可以知道它是否含有乳制品、麸质、大豆、花生
和更多的.”
Learn more about the Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
What food options are on campus?
奥斯汀: “所以，是的，我们已经谈到了餐厅，但也有水疗中心，它位于
on the ground floor of Case Student Center. They serve sandwiches and have a daily
热餐和沙拉吧. They also have a variety of drinks and snacks.”
了解更多火博体育水疗中心
“还有伯吉斯咖啡馆，就像星巴克一样，提供咖啡和清淡的食物选择
比如松饼和酸奶. My favorite is definitely chicken fingers and fries from
Spa or Chicken Finger Friday in D-Hall.”
Learn more about Burgess Café
In 术语s of grocery stores, are there good options nearby? 素食主义者呢
素食者?
谢娜-: “我现在住在校外，可以说有一家杂货店可以满足各种需求，包括
汉纳福德，32号市场，就像一个昂贵的砍价机，沃尔玛和塔吉特. 一个
我的一个室友是素食主义者，她去当地一家叫四季的杂货店
for specialty options or Healthy Living, another local store that’s nearby.”
奥斯汀: “Fresh Market也在这条街上，与全食超市(Whole Foods)相当.”
What’s religious life like on campus?
林赛: “我是校园里一个信仰俱乐部的财务主管，它一直是
the most meaningful experiences for me at Skidmore. I’m in Newman Club and Christian
奖学金. We have clubs and gatherings for Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist students
也. Students sometimes choose to join local churches or temples in Saratoga,
of which there are dozens of options for nearly all denominations.
“我们校园里还有一个不分教派的教堂，对所有人开放
worship in any way they desire. It’s also a 的地方 where yoga and meditation classes
或者经常举行聚会.”
Visit the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
How often do students go into town? Do people spend most of their time on campus?
谢娜-: “It totally depends on what you want to do! Downtown is really accessible. 这只是
a 10- to 15-minute walk and there is free transportation 也. 但我们是分开的
private campus so you can be more of an on-campus person, too. 当我住在一个住宅
hall and had an unlimited meal plan, I didn’t venture off as much as I do now.
“萨拉托加是一个很棒的大学城，当你真正考虑到有多少餐馆和
有很多事情要做. Even more so in comparison to peer schools of Skidmore’s that
don’t have a town like we do.”
里奇: “I fell in love with Saratoga. I remember my first time here someone invited me to
去给陶器上漆，我从没想过我会喜欢，但就是那种
的地方. I also love dining out in town; it’s one of my all-time favorite things to
do.”
奥斯汀: “I’m a big coffee drinker and have to have a breakfast sandwich with it. 我的小费,
though, is to shop multiple spots. Get your coffee at Saratoga Coffee Traders and
then walk down to Uncommon Grounds for a bagel.”
Read more about why students love Saratoga
Can first-year students have cars on campus?
奥斯汀: “是的，你可以. I had one and it worked for me, but a lot of students don’t and they
aren’t at any disadvantage because of it. Some students even prefer to not have one
because it encourages them to utilize resources more and connect with people. 如果你
have a car, parking is really easy on campus.”
Is there a 的地方 to get mail and packages on campus?
林赛: “Me and my Amazon addiction will happily answer this. 是的，有邮件! 你得到
a personal lockbox that works a lot like a typical P.O. 一个标准的美国盒子.S. 帖子
办公室. When you get a package, you simply go up to the mail window, swipe your ID
他们会去帮你拿.”
How long does it take to get to and from other 的地方s on campus? 距离是多少?
between your dorm room and classroom?
谢娜-: “这当然取决于你要去哪里，你住在哪里，但我
比方说，最远的步行是从公寓到任何一间行政大楼
办公室s on North Broadway like 招生, 进步 or Communications. 你真的
only be going there, if you’re a student worker for one of those 办公室s. 甚至
that “long” walk is only 15 minutes.
“校园是一个圆圈，这意味着你总是从中心切入
makes most walks less than 10 minutes. Your first-year room is going to be anywhere
from a 30-second to a three-minute walk to the dining hall. 课程是一样的，
再多一到两分钟去体育设施，舞蹈室
或者赞克尔音乐中心.”
校园地图
典型的天气是什么样的?你会给别人什么建议
coming from somewhere other than the Northeast United States?
里奇: “Yeah, you’re going to need a warm winter coat and boots. 火博体育商店有一些
nice options for gloves and hats and a few coats but no boots. 但这是狂野的春天
夏天确实很热! 你得到 a full range of temperatures between all of the seasons,
老实说，我很喜欢.”
谢娜-: “打包的时候，要记住夏天的炎热只会持续前两三天
然后是温和的，凉爽的或者寒冷的，直到最后几周
where you can likely just repeat your clothes. So, leave most of your summer clothes
在家里.”
Is there good hiking and skiing nearby?
马里埃尔: “Gore Mountain is a great ski resort that’s about 45 minutes away. 还有一个
smaller mountain, West Mountain about 20 minutes away. For big 旅行 you could head
to Vermont or up to Lake Placid, too. Multiple options under three hours.”
Read one student's guide to local parks and trails
林赛: “就徒步旅行而言，我们有自己的北森林，很多学生都把它作为一个好去处
在他们的一周中得到缓解. It’s not super strenuous, and you can make it as short
as half a mile or loop the trails so you walk for several miles.
“We’re also really close to the Adirondacks and a lot of students go there. 我们的 郊游俱乐部 is super active and is the largest club on campus. They do lots of excursions, including
rock climbing and boating and swimming. On school breaks they also plan long-distance
旅行.”
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