How Joining Clubs In College is Good For Your Career

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Those clubs you see posters for all around campus could really help you boost your own success! Get to Know Your Fellow Students Meeting new people during your studies could lead to success-promoting network connections later on in life. Plus, everyone needs study buddies! Clubs are quite an effective way to make new friends, making … Read more

Go Far with a SUNY Ulster Theatre Arts Degree

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If you dream of performing for the stage or screen, then obviously a Theatre degree is for you. But if your passion lies in writing, woodcraft, art, makeup, or anything else creative, really, then Theatre could be for you too! Students who receive a theatre degree are well equipped for a variety of jobs in … Read more

What Are Microcredentials? How Can They Benefit Me?

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Both locally and nationally, today’s employers are now looking for candidates with more than a college degree. Employers are looking for personnel that have detailed credentials with a proven and tailored skill set to fit a specific job description. A combination of applied learning experiences, credentialing, and a quality degree stack the competencies needed for … Read more

Start Your Creative Career with the SUNY Ulster Graphic Design Program

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Are you a creative person? Do you dream of making money from your art or designs? If so, a degree in Graphic Design may be for you! Perfect for traditional and adult students who are looking for more employment options or a career change, students can find themselves on a path to success when they … Read more

Make the Most of Your Time this Winter Break

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The fall semester is over, and the spring semester is still a few weeks away. Winter break is here! It’s important to wind down and enjoy some time with friends and family during your time off. However, once the holidays are over and everyone goes back to work, life can sometimes get a bit boring … Read more

Close to Home Holiday Family Fun

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Looking for an inexpensive way to entertain the kids next weekend? Look no further than the SUNY Ulster campus screening of Polar Express! Chris Van Allsburg‘s masterpiece fantasy children’s book will come to life on the big screen. Transporting you and your family to the North Pole in all of it’s enchanting glory. Winner of … Read more

Study Abroad with SUNY Ulster in 2019!

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It may still be 2018, but that’s no reason not to get excited about what next year will bring! And what could be more fun than having an exciting trip to look forward to? This spring and summer, SUNY Ulster has two study abroad opportunities, one to South Africa and another to Ireland! Read on … Read more

Food For Thought- The Best Brain Foods For College Students!

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As a college student, the temptation and accessibility of energy drinks and fast food can be plentiful. We have put together this post with the best brain foods in mind! Scientific research has produced some pretty interesting data about what the diet of a college student should include. Remember: Food is Fuel! Most of these … Read more

SUNY Ulster’s Interactive Arts Timeline.

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SUNY Ulster’s campus, much like the Hudson Valley itself, has served as a hub for both a historic and booming art scene. SUNY Ulster’s interactive timeline provides an intimate look at the lives of the artists that have visited SUNY Ulster’s campus since 1994. Explore Our Interactive Timeline Here: https://www.sunyulster.edu/artstimeline.html With assistance from  The Ulster Community … Read more

Five Truths of Being An Adult Student!

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Returning to college in your adulthood can be nerve-racking, but adults pursuing their educations are not alone. Many adult students put off going back to school because of all the “What if” scenarios- “What if this, that, or the other thing”. Peirce College reports that “ Students over the age of 25 are the fastest-growing segment in … Read more