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Written by: Winnie Richardconsigny I miss so many things about Purchase. So many more things than I can count. The COVID–19 crisis has affected our world in so many terrible ways, but for me one of the most painful effects was not being able t...Read more of post How Bird Walks Helped me Become more Involved in Campus Life»

Written by: Malachai Marzolf   My first year was certainly a memorable one…   I came from a school with a graduating class of 75 students, so to me, Purchase seemed really big; I was horrified. Coming into a new environment ...Read more of post My First Year at Purchase»

Written by Caroline Pastore A day in the life of a Design/Tech student changes from year to year, but it’s always an adventure. As a freshman in the program, you wake up and you usually go to Starbucks or Einstein Bagels for breakfast and then...Read more of post A Day in the Life of a Theatre Design/Technology Student»

Written by: Jahleel Hills Coming to Purchase as a film major, my mind was set on solely pursuing film. However, I’m more than a filmmaker; I’m also a musician/performer (a show style snare drummer to be exact). In the first half of my freshm...Read more of post The moment I knew Purchase was the right fit»

Written by: Stephanie Harkness Coming back to school this semester I was preparing myself for a lot of changes to my campus life, such as entering sophomore year in the Dance Conservatory with an intense class schedule, living in an on-campus ap...Read more of post Food Pantry Spotlight»

Written by: Winnie Richardconsigny It’s 12:30 in the morning, I just got out of a 3 1/2 hour poetry workshop, and I still haven’t eaten dinner. It has been weeks since I went grocery shopping, so my current dinner options are a tie between f...Read more of post The More Store Saved My Life»

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Written by: Emory Wojtach After a long day of classes and hard work, I find myself heading into The Free Store above the Dining Hall. The Free Store is a thrift store on campus that is entirely free. It sounds crazy but it’s true. Purchase stu...Read more of post FreeStore Finds»

Written by: Michelle Dieguez Coming to Purchase, I wanted to pursue a Theatre and Performance major. However, after falling in love with my Literature classes and creating strong bonds with the faculty, I realized I didn’t want to drop my Li...Read more of post Benefit of Adding a Minor»

Written By: Travis Raeburn I am currently a Senior Acting major, and one class I love is my Acting on Camera class. It is a class taught by Rosalyn Coleman-Williams, who is an outstanding teacher, actor and person. Rosalyn studied at the Yale Sc...Read more of post What it’s Like to Be an Acting Major»

Written By: Julia Tortorello- Allen Each eatery on campus has its benefits, and there’s a good chance that you will find great food options at Purchase College, no matter what you like to eat! If you want a delicious vegetarian or vegan meal, ...Read more of post Best Scenic Spots to Eat!»

Written By: Kari Luna   During my freshman year, I spent a lot of time in my room and a lot of weekends traveling back home. I have to say, the college experience gets so much better once you get involved on campus. Once I realized that ...Read more of post What is There to Do on Campus?»

Written By: Marilyn Warshawsky One day, a few semesters ago, I was on my way to Taco Bell, when I decided to check my bank account. Suddenly, I realized my delicious five-course lunch that involved so many caramel apple empanadas would be cut sh...Read more of post How to Find an On-Campus Job»

Written By: Mariah Thomas I chose Purchase because of how close it is to NYC. As a Brooklyn native, the school’s proximity gives students great opportunities to travel home during the weekends if they want. Purchase’s shuttle bus is also r...Read more of post Close Proximity to NYC is Key!»

Written by: Julia J Reeder To be in a class the second time around, but to gain a whole new perspective on the material is one of many things to look forward to when becoming a Teaching Assistant. When I was in my Freshman year here at Purchase,...Read more of post What it’s Like to Be a “Teacher’s Assistant”»

Written by: Corinne McLoughlin In early February, one of the members of my program asked our professor what he would do if everyone gets sent home because of COVID-19. I am a part of the BFA Acting Conservatory and we are a cohort of 18, meani...Read more of post Transitioning from In-Person to Virtual Learning»

Written by: Natalie Gasparini There are many fun activities students can do in the vicinity of Purchase College. Regardless of your interests, you’ll be able to find places where you can hang out outside of class and work. Before you leave cam...Read more of post Fun activities to do in the vicinity of Purchase College»

Written by: Ash McMillan I’m a senior in the Music Conservatory, double majoring in Studio Composition and Studio Production, and I’m going to talk about a typical day in my life. More specifically, this is my regular Tuesday schedule… ...Read more of post A Day in the Life of a Student in the Music Conservatory»

Written by Marilyn Warshawsky When you study film in the BFA program here at Purchase college, every year varies in what you learn, study, and shoot, but one thing is for sure - you will always be busy! Although I’m a senior, I can still remem...Read more of post What it’s like being in the Film Conservatory»

Written by: Maya Whitaker   Speaking from a conservatory setting, we were all worried about having direct access to our professors and advisors. The Design/Technology program is very small, each class ranging from anywhere between 5 to 2...Read more of post How Accessible are Professors Outside of Class?»

Written by: Alycia Williams Everyone wants to have good grades. Especially for those who are paying for school, getting the best bang for your buck is super important. For some of us, some classes tend to be harder than others, and in this post ...Read more of post Struggling with Grades»

Written by: Jasmine Booker In October, SUNY Purchase College celebrates its annual Family Day! Every year on the first week of October, families gather from all over to come and have fun with their college students. Family day is a special day w...Read more of post Family Day at Purchase»

Written by: Katie Lamar It’s a surprising fact to most to find out that the Neuberger Museum of Art was the first building to be completed during campus construction back in the 1970s. That being said, it’s not the first thing freshman stude...Read more of post A Closer Look at the Neuberger Museum»

Written By: Quinn Reynolds  The classic question: Can I get involved in the arts even though I’m not an arts major? The short answer is YES! The arts are all around us at Purchase. Anything that you like to do, you can find others who w...Read more of post Getting Involved in the Arts!»

Written by: Alycia Williams  When it comes to the Wellness Center at Purchase College, it is one of the most underrated places on campus. Only people that have been there for either counseling, an event, or for a workout know how amazing th...Read more of post The Wellness Center at Purchase»

Written By: Terrell Germain  Using the gym at Purchase has been so fundamental and helpful to me over the past few years. It creates a routine for me in the morning of getting up and going to workout. The gym has a lot of places available. ...Read more of post Using the Gym at School»

Written By: Pipes Kupris    Have you found yourself super excited to have your first apartment at Purchase but realized that you don’t know what to cook? Or is it not your first time around the block with cooking but you have just...Read more of post Easy Apartment Recipes!»

Written By: Kaspar Horsfield One of my favorite parts about being a college student is having the opportunity to live on campus. I know that it is not something that everyone gets the chance to partake in, so I am even more thankful for having...Read more of post Designing Your Residence Hall Room»

Written By: Malachai Marzolf  I went to the Circa: Carnival of the Animals when they came to visit the Performing Arts Center in November last year. My friend who worked at the PAC got tickets for the two of us to see it and it was such a f...Read more of post “Clowning Around” at the Performing Arts Center»

Written By: Winnie Richardsconsigny   Essentially, no … and yes. Will you be physically dead and buried under the Great Lawn before graduation? Probably not. But will you have more work than other people? Will you have way less free tim...Read more of post Will Adding a Second Major Kill You?»