David Glassman
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Syosset, New York
What were your favorite Pre-College courses?
"Intro to Macroeconomics" and "Writing Seminar II"
What was your favorite part of Pre-College?
My favorite aspect of the program was the close community. There were many extracurricular activities, including weekend excursions and a play, which enabled me to bond with other participants. Some students even performed at CaffΓ© Lena on open mic nights, and there was an enormous amount of audience support from students and staff. Pre-College challenged me to be more independent. I enrolled without knowing any other participants, so I was forced to interact with new people from the start. I also learned to seek help for myself because it was the first time that I did not have my parents watching over me.
Did Pre-College help your transition to college?
Absolutely. I was very acclimated to ΞΆΓάΘ¦ once college began. Even the little things, such as knowing my way around campus, made me feel much more comfortable at the start of my freshman year. Additionally, taking ΞΆΓάΘ¦ classes made the expectations and rigor of my courses very clear when I returned to the college as a four-year student.
Why would you recommend Pre-College?
I would recommend the Pre-College Program for many reasons: the rigorous coursework which forces one to think outside of the box, the close-knit community of students from many different backgrounds, the beautiful town of Saratoga Springs, which is a wonderful place to spend the summer, and the ease of transition to college, especially ΞΆΓάΘ¦.