What do college students do on the weekends? Ask a few Siena Saints and you’ll probably get a different answer from each one. One might tell you about losing their voice cheering in the Dog Pound. Another might tell you about the Saturday they went out for coffee and ended up spending the afternoon at the farmers market in Troy. Someone else might tell you their favorite part of the weekend was staying in and watching a movie with friends down the hall.
Most Siena University students live on campus, and most stay for the weekends. That’s something to pay attention to when you’re visiting colleges. Can you picture yourself running into friends at a late breakfast on Saturday? Finding someone to go to a game with? Having a favorite spot to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon?
It’s worth looking beyond campus, too. Siena is about one mile from Newton Plaza, where you can grab a bite or pick up a few things for your room. If you have a free afternoon, you can see what’s playing in Schenectady or what’s on the schedule at MVP Arena in Albany. And if you’re visiting with family or supporters, why not pick one place to explore together after your tour?
Every Thursday night, the Student Events Board hosts Coffeehouse. The lineup changes from week to week. You might play bingo, catch a live performance, or make something to take back to your room. Bring a friend and make it your regular Thursday study break.
Siena Night Life, or SNL, brings something different to Saturdays throughout the semester. Round up a team for trivia, make a stuffed animal at Stuff-a-Plush, or try goat yoga. Some Saturdays take you off campus for outings like bowling. If you’re still getting to know people on your floor, picking an event and asking who wants to go is an easy way to make plans.
There’s a Siena team to cheer for in every season. Grab your green and gold and meet friends for volleyball at the UHY Center or soccer at Hickey Field. When men’s basketball plays at MVP Arena in downtown Albany, head to the Dog Pound, Siena’s student section, and get a feel for game day alongside other Saints.
Some weekends are full from Thursday on. Others start with a slow morning and a book you’ve been trying to finish all week. Get coffee with a friend you’ve been meaning to catch up with or take a walk around campus. After dark, see who’s by the fire pit, or grab dinner to go and let your roommate pick the movie.
Siena is in Loudonville, just north of Albany. How much time you have can help you decide where to go.
Around the corner. Newton Plaza is just a mile from campus. Meet a friend for lunch, grab a coffee between plans, or pick up something you need for your room.
An afternoon out. Troy’s farmers market is about five miles from campus, and downtown Albany is about six. Head to MVP Arena for a game or concert, see a show at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, or spend the afternoon browsing the shops in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Make a day of it. Head north to Lake George for a hike and ice cream in the village. For a longer trip, go south to New York City and spend part of the day walking through Central Park before catching a show.
Curious what your weekends at Siena could look like? We put together our A Weekend Worth Staying For guide to give you a closer look at what Saints do on and around campus.
