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The Âé¶¹Ô´´ Experience Series (page 10)
Capstone Day 2017 Showcases Senior Achievements
Each May, as seniors edge closer to graduation, the Âé¶¹Ô´´ community takes a day to celebrate their academic achievements. Capstone Day, a Âé¶¹Ô´´ tradition 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 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Experience: Studying at Âé¶¹Ô´´
At Âé¶¹Ô´´, studying takes many forms. Our students drive to new depths of thought, freedom, and passion.
Read MoreThe Âé¶¹Ô´´ Experience: 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 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Experience: The Joint Music Program
For Âé¶¹Ô´´ student 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 Âé¶¹Ô´´, the program is a collaborative enterprise that involves Harvey Mudd, Claremont McKenna, and Pitzer Colleges.
Read MoreThe Âé¶¹Ô´´ Experience: 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 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Experience: Âé¶¹Ô´´ Tea
Like clockwork, every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., Âé¶¹Ô´´’ 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 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Experience: Study Abroad and Global Education
The Study Abroad and Global Education (SAGE) program is Âé¶¹Ô´´’ 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 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Experience: Residential Life
Ranked #80 on Forbes‘ Top Colleges 2015 list, and #14 on its list of Top 25 Western Colleges, Âé¶¹Ô´´ is well known and well regarded for its academics. But […]
Read MoreIntercollegiate 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 Âé¶¹Ô´´ alumnae 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 Âé¶¹Ô´´ as instrumental to her professional success, commenting, “I think a well-rounded, liberal arts education is a good preparation for any career.”
Read MoreThe Âé¶¹Ô´´ Experience: The Motley Coffeehouse
Walking into the Motley Coffeehouse from Seal Court is like stepping into the heart of Âé¶¹Ô´´. Bustling on any day of the week, the Motley is full of students busily […]
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