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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.

Want to experience Siena College in just a minute and a half? Check out our new video, which captures everything we love about living, working, studying, and being here.

When you start to get those midterm sweats, the best antidote is organization. Do you have a mountain of studying and work to do to prepare? Take a deep breath. You can totally rock this. 

Siena student Courtney Baldwin has always been "the healthy friend," she says. So she started an Instagram account to document her healthy habits and now heads an active community of college students who want to live healthy.

It's called the "blank canvas" problem. There's so much space, so many possibilities and so many choices to make that it can paralyze you. There are thousands of colleges out there. How do you even begin to find the one that's right for you?