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What is the Capital Region? The Capital Region is located in the eastern part of mid-New York State, covering 5,199 square miles and includes the Albany, Troy, Schenectady and Saratoga areas." Otherwise known as: Siena College's home. Find out what Saints think about living the college and post-college life in this neck of the woods.

With senior year fast approaching, it's time for high school juniors—and your parents—to start thinking about college. The majors, the internships, the lifetime memories, the cost—all of it. Want the inside scoop? Come to Siena's Junior Jumpstart event on Thursday, April 5 or Monday, April 16 from 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. to learn crucial info and advice on the whole process. 

Registered nurses are going back to school in droves to earn their B.S. in Nursing—and for good reason. From the career opportunities it opens up to the advanced skills you'll learn to take better care of your patients, earning a B.S. in Nursing is one of the smartest decisions you could make for yourself and for your passion in health care. Here's why. 

Hey, future Saints. What are you doing on April 6, 13, 20, 23 or 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.? Going on a scavenger hunt at Siena College with your future best friends, roommates and peers. That's what you're doing. It's Accepted Students Day time, and we've designed an event to remember.

Ensuring that every single student experiences a meaningful internship is something we take seriously at Siena—so much so, that we created an Office of Internships that acts as a clearing house for all things interning. (If you haven't already, meet our Director of Interships Alica Pepe!) At our most recent annual Student Internship Panels, various Saints shared their thoughts and tips. Here's what they said.

At some point in your journey to Siena, you’ll have a choice to make: live here or elsewhere? ‭First things first. Every student, regardless of where he or she lives, will always feel welcome, safe, respected and at home on our campus. It’s the Siena way.

As much as your parents probably wish you'd only focus on academia during college, let's face it, you may just find your soulmate too. (Ever hear of Paolo and Paulina?) That said, should you become a Siena College student in the coming years, you should know that there are some pretty great spots around the 518 to go on a first date. In honor of Valentine's Day, we rounded up a few of our favorites. 

Applying for college is so exciting—and, at times, so overwhelming. Where to start? How to start? When to start? We’ve got you covered with this Applying To College Checklist. Here's what to do and when to do it.

Did you know when you apply to Siena the essay is optional? Seriously! But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should skip it. The essay is a great option for students who want to give a more full view of themselves than what can be seen on a transcript and application.

So you’ve picked out the school of your dreams and you’re determined to go. But your parents might have other ideas. That’s OK, and totally normal. Here are a few common conflicts—and a few common solutions.