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The Sage Colleges Reviews

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Drew from Catskill, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    All of my professors so far have been wonderful. I have never learned so much in my life. They are all very knowledgeable and are willing to meet with you after class hours if you need more help. They are always available to help you understand the material better.
    Am enjoying being here

    Sage is so small that we are like our own community. There are so many things to get involved in and the cute traditions they have are absolutely fun. Every class has a different color and mascot and you have a sister class. When you are a freshman you get a big sister in the junior class to help you get accustomed to college and to just be a good friend. There are many other traditions too like rally, class sweaters, and 11th hour pancakes. They are also having different things on campus to help make college fun and not all about work. They play movies all the time, plan trips to go to on a weekend to Boston, New York City, and different places. It's awesome here!
    Bang for the buck

    Sage is quite costly but it is definitely worth it. They are pretty hefty with financial aid which is good. The dorms are very nice. The freshman dorms are quite large and have a sink, counters, cabinets, and closets in them. This is different from other schools. The other dorms are old Victorian houses that they turned into dorms that are absolutely gorgeous. You have your own kitchen in them so you can cook your own food and it's just like living in a house.
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely come to the overnights and open houses. The overnights you get to stay with current students and go to classes with them and really see what the school is like. There are always fun activities planned for the nights of the overnight so you really get to learn what Russell Sage is all about!
    Great for these types of students

    Someone who is looking for a small school and who has a lot of school spirit!

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Erika

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Academic Rigor

    i love my english classes, they are really fun and interesting. most all of the english teachers are amazing and they really want to help you. my education classes are a little out of order. this is probably because we are starting a new program though, and things should be ironed out soon.
    Am enjoying being here

    I'm not a huge fan of cities, and we are a tiny campus surrounded by only city. I do not like the location at all. It would be better if the surrounding city was nice and a fun place to be, but it is not. Instead it is sketchy and you generally do not want to walk around it by yourself. I have a lot of friends though. Most of the girls here are pretty awesome. Of course, sometimes they get catty.
    Bang for the buck

    i have a large scholarship so i cannot really complain about the amount spent. however, i do no think that they are doing all that they could with the money that they receive. we dont have the greatest dining hours and no food place open after 8 on weekdays. the dining hall is the only place open on weekends. they do give out a lot of money in scholarships though, so that is helpful.
    Tips for prospective students

    make sure that you really like cities and that you really want to go to an all girls school. definitely comes visit the school for an overnight before you decide.
    Great for these types of students

    if you have crazy amounts of school spirit and if you like cities, or want to really try it out.

  • Megan from Schuylerville, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Russell Sage College is a fantastic school for women looking to become a woman of influence. You will definitely get what you pay for academically and with extracurricular and other activities. You will absolutely love attending Russell Sage College.
    Tips for prospective students

    This is a women's college. You definitely will want to make sure you keep up with all of the work for your classes, because it is a face paced environment. Make sure to involve yourself with campus activities. You will have a ton of fun with the traditions here so stay involved! Also, make sure to utilize the professors' office hours, the writing studio and career center, and the free tutoring services. They're really helpful. Make sure to call and set up a visit with the admission office for a tour.
    Academic Rigor

    This is a fast paced environment so make sure to keep up with the work load and to attend classes. There are several really interesting courses to chose from.
    Dorm Life

    The houses here are stunning. They're larger and more beautiful than really any other college you will ever visit. They have been preserved with their beautiful Victorian charm.
    Food and Dining

    There are a couple of dining options on campus with a multitude of food choices. You will also be provided with community dollars every semester that work at restaurants in the surrounding downtown Troy area.
    What to do for fun

    There are a ton of clubs and traditions on campus. We also set up field trips to see discount priced Broadway shows and professional sporting events along with many other fun traveling experiences.
    Bang for the buck

    You definitely get what you pay for (and beyond) at this college, academically and with extracurricular activities.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    There are so many traditions at Russell Sage including some fun secret ones that you will find out about when you get here. To see the traditions go to sage.edu and search traditions.
    Great for these types of students

    Women who are determined and look to become a woman of influence.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are many clubs and activities for a multitude of majors, interests, and people.
    Greek Life

    There are no sororities or fraternities on this campus, although the fraternities from RPI (within walking distance) spend a lot of time at our events and invite us to attend many of their events.
    Campus Safety

    Public safety is directly in the middle of our one street campus. The campus is extremely safe. There are call boxes available all around campus that connect directly to our public safety office. Also, the first thing you will receive are the numbers to public safety and the Troy City police department (also within walking distance). You will feel extremely safe on campus.

  • Renee from South Glens Falls, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i'm a student on the troy campus (russell sage college) and it's a great place for women who are driven to succeed. the professors truly care about you and want you to do the best you can. also, it's a very small community so you get to know everyone.
    Tips for prospective students

    definitely attend as many prospective student events as you can so you can explore the college and get a chance to talk to current students. a college website can only tell you so much about a college, so you definitely have to come visit campus in order to get the full picture,
    What to do for fun

    you can explore downtown troy, go hang out at rpi, go the mall, there are a ton of things to do.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    russell sage has a ton of traditions. when you arrive on campus, your class is designated a class color and mascot. if you have an even graduation year you are either a golden horseshoe or a purple cow. if you have an odd graduation year you are either a red devil or a blue angel. the red and blue classes are sisters, and the purple and gold classes are sisters. there a ton more traditions that russell sage has that make college life a ton of fun and memorable.
    Great for these types of students

    great for students who are looking for a small, supportive community.

  • Victoria from Port Henry, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Allison from Nashua, NH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Sage has wonderful professors that are always willing to help you. Some of them have crazy life experiences, like my 2 favorite professors (one is from South Africa and the other promotes democracy around the world).
    Am enjoying being here

    Sage is made up of traditions. The small campus is always inviting and everyone is really close.
    Bang for the buck

    You're going to feel like its not worth it sometimes, but it is.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved. Sage is so small its hard not to. Its also a great way to make close friends
    Great for these types of students

    Anyone who wants a close community