Student Life (page 2)
Residential Life at Scripps
Going to college and living independently for the first time can be scary for a lot of people. I know I was a little worried about rooming with somebody I’d […]
Read MoreFavorite Spots in Claremont
Favorite Spots in Claremont Ah, Claremont–it seems so small and yet there’s a thing to do everywhere you look. Something an upperclassman said to me my first year that I’ve […]
Read MoreMy Time on Student Government
As a senior in high school, I served on my school’s student government as the “Commissioner of Student Activities”- I was in charge of creating videos and other promotional content. […]
Read MoreLeadership – Model United Nations
Hello everyone! My name is Jaela Alvarez (’23), and I am the President of the Pomona College Model United Nations (PCMUN) team this year. PCMUN is a 4C club of […]
Read MoreResidential Life Essentials
At Scripps, each dorm has a bit of unique charm that makes our rooms special, but ultimately many students personalize their rooms to make it cozier for their stay! As […]
Read MoreResidential Life at Scripps
Believe it or not, 94% of Scripps student live in Scripps sponsored housing! And it is a similar percentage for the other Claremont Colleges, we are very residential and therefore […]
Read MoreBalancing Academics and Sports
Hi! I’m Scarlette, a junior and student-athlete here at Scripps. I long and triple jump on the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) track and field team. Being an athlete was a big part […]
Read MoreTop Three LA Picks
Hi all! Louise ‘24 here. In this blog I’ll be talking a bit about my favorite places in Los Angeles. To be entirely honest, I don’t head to LA a […]
Read MoreFavorite Spots in Claremont
Claremont, California is a quiet college town serving as a home to students, scholars, and families. Downtown Los Angeles and LA beaches are only an hour away, and Mount Baldy […]
Read MoreFinding Community as a Transfer Student
It can be very daunting, as a transfer student, to feel like you’re coming into a community that already has formed its friend groups and bonds. I transferred in the […]
Read MoreA Student’s Perspective on the Motley Coffeehouse
Hello all! My name is Rashmi and I’m a sophomore studying economics and politics! As a dual major at Scripps, I am always searching for a delicious, caffeinated beverage to […]
Read MoreScripps Traditions!
Hi Everyone! I am Sam Clark, a junior at Scripps majoring in Psychology and double minoring in Music and Native American and Indigenous Studies. One of my favorite parts of […]
Read MoreMy Favorite Local Eats
The Claremont Village, just a 15-20 minute walk from campus, offers many great restaurant options if you’re not feeling like eating at one of the dining halls! Kazama Sushi Kazama […]
Read MoreCommunity Gardening 10 minutes away from Claremont: City of Pomona
Vacant Lot post industrial waste cleanup (2017) versus blooming garden full of […]
Read MoreResidential Life at Scripps!
Acclimating to a new environment can be fearsome for many, including myself. Coming to college having lived my whole life around family members it was terrifying to think I would […]
Read MoreNavigating College as a first-generation low-income student
Hi everyone! Today I would like to talk about being the first in my family to attend college and being from a working class background. Coming to Scripps was a […]
Read MoreFlashback: A Year in Person
Hello Everyone! As we come upon the last week of classes and finals I have been reflecting on my first year both in person and on campus. Memories keep flashing […]
Read MoreCafé con Leche at Scripps!
Scripps College’s SCORE (Scripps Communities of Resources and Empowerment), helps unite students from different backgrounds and identities through clubs and organizations. This creates an inclusive community in Scripps College that […]
Read MoreSpotlighting The Motley <3
Hello again! Today I will be spotlighting The Motley! The Motley Coffeehouse is our beautiful student-run coffee shop on campus. It’s located in Seal Court and is the envy of […]
Read MoreThe In’s and Out’s of Intramural Sports at Scripps College
Hey Everyone! A new activity I have started this spring semester is my roommate and I joined a trivia team through CMS (Claremont, Mudd, Scripps) recreation, which means it qualifies […]
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