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Wherever you choose to attend college, you'll no doubt spend a lot of your time in the library. That's why it's a prime spot to remember on campus visits, and something you should ask students about whenever you have the chance. What you're looking for: great work spaces, nice views, long hours and let's be honest...cozy couches don't hurt! Here's what a few Siena students love about Standish Library. 

Received some great news in the mail lately? There's nothing like reading "congratulations on your acceptance" to put you into a long-lasting state of bliss. Enjoy those exciting moments! Just be sure that, in the days and weeks that follow, you keep your head in the college game and be smart about your next moves.

As you probably already know, Siena is a liberal arts college at its core. Yes, we offer courses on coding, on programming and how to analyze data. (In fact, we have countless successful graduates whose technological skills have led them to very lucrative careers.) But as important as technology is to us, we will never stop promoting the importance of a liberal arts-based education.

Once you've submitted applications for all the colleges on your list, like many students, you may find yourself wondering: "Should I apply to just ONE more? Just in case?" The common recommendation is to apply to five to eight colleges, but if that question is on your mind, it can be tough to abide by that rule of thumb.

Did you know that at Siena, all courses are faculty-taught? No TAs, no grad students. Here, you'll be learning from professors with impressive credentials, who all happen to be incredible and inspiring people, too. Why not kick off a new Q&A series on the blog where you can learn more about them? In honor of Women's History Month, we're starting off with Dr. Laurie Naranch.

Interested in business, but not quite ready to declare a major? No rush! At Siena, you can enter as undecided in our AACSB-accredited School of Business—actually, you'd officially be called an Exploring Business student—and have plenty of time to discover which facet of business you belong in. That's what freshman Emma McDonald chose to do.

Whether you represent a particular geographic region, are involved in an inspiring cause or tower over your friends in height, we've compiled a list of ten scholarships you may have never heard of, but are totally eligible for. And if you start now, you'll still have plenty of time to apply before the deadlines.

College fairs are the only place where you can hold casual conversations with admissions reps from all over the country, all in one day. When it comes to collecting as much information as possible and impressing the reps, you'll want to be prepared. If you're asking yourself, "Where do I begin?" The answer is right here, with our complimentary checklist. 

Whether you're fascinated by American politics and public law or just want to see Siena from a new perspective, one of our very own political science majors can help. Even though her grandfather and aunt were both Siena students, Kaitlyn Krolik says she would've ended up here no matter what. Here are just five reasons why.

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love is certainly filling the air at Siena. But for one couple—whose story starts right here on our campus—it's just another day to share the love!