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The 61´«Ã½Experience Series (page 10)
Capstone Day 2017 Showcases Senior Achievements
Each May, as seniors edge closer to graduation, the 61´«Ã½community takes a day to celebrate their academic achievements. Capstone Day, a 61´«Ã½tradition since 2008, brings the 5C community together to learn about outstanding senior thesis projects. Nominated by faculty, senior presenters share original projects in a range of disciplines and media—the culmination of the thinking, writing, and research they’ve been working on towards their degree.
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: Studying at Scripps
At Scripps, studying takes many forms. Our students drive to new depths of thought, freedom, and passion.
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: The Refugee Advocacy Network CLORG
Frustrated recent with anti-immigrant and anti-refugee rhetoric in U.S. politics, in fall 2016 Noor Hamdy ’18 founded the 5C club Refugee Advocacy Network (RAN) to provide concrete ways for students can make a difference in the lives of local refugees.
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: The Joint Music Program
For 61´«Ã½student musicians who want to play and perform—but are not necessarily interested in pursuing a professional career in music—the Joint Music Program strikes a harmonious balance. Hosted by Scripps, the program is a collaborative enterprise that involves Harvey Mudd, Claremont McKenna, and Pitzer Colleges.
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: The Off–Campus Major
Though I have taken the majority of my classes at the other Claremont colleges, made lasting friendships on other campuses, and taken advantage of coed 5C clubs, when I graduate this May, I will proudly proclaim I attended a women’s college.
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: 61´«Ã½Tea
Like clockwork, every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., Scripps’ Seal Court becomes a hub of activity. The space begins to fill with students, faculty, and staff from The Claremont Colleges who drop by for a few minutes or an hour to share snacks and much-needed social time.
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: Study Abroad and Global Education
The Study Abroad and Global Education (SAGE) program is Scripps’ resource for students interested in studying abroad. Most students study away for one semester (either fall or spring) during their junior year; in […]
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: Residential Life
Ranked #80 on Forbes‘ Top Colleges 2015 list, and #14 on its list of Top 25 Western Colleges, 61´«Ã½is well known and well regarded for its academics. But […]
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: The Intercollegiate Media Studies Major
This may come as a surprise to students interested in working in entertainment: You do not have to graduate from film school in order to pursue a career in the movie and television industry. Just ask the 61´«Ã½alumnae who are showing their work at major film festivals or producing award-winning television shows—alumnae like Maril Davis ’74, executive producer for the Starz television series Outlander, recently nominated for several Golden Globes. She credits her time at 61´«Ã½as instrumental to her professional success, commenting, “I think a well-rounded, liberal arts education is a good preparation for any career.”
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: The Motley Coffeehouse
Walking into the Motley Coffeehouse from Seal Court is like stepping into the heart of Scripps. Bustling on any day of the week, the Motley is full of students busily […]
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