At Skidmore, high school students can imagine their futures while living together,
cultivating new friendships and discovering just the right balance between work and
fun. A carefully selected and trained residential staff, which includes the residence
director, assistant residence director and resident hall advisors (RAs), live with
Pre-College students in their own private residence hall. The residential life program,
designed to support and complement academic and artistic endeavors, ensures that students'
social lives are every bit as exhilarating as their intellectual lives.
Read about a typical day in
the Pre-College Program
Skidmore's campus is very vibrant in the summer and the campus calendar offers many concerts, lectures, events, and weekend on-campus activities, to say
nothing of downtown Saratoga Springs' dynamic cultural and arts scene—proving that summer at Skidmore is much more than just summer school.
2026 Pre-College Residential Life Staff
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Monique Dudar, Resident Director
Hello! My name is Monique, and I am a health and fitness professional as well as high school wrestling coach.
I grew up in Connecticut and went to Skidmore for undergrad, where I fell in love
with Saratoga Springs and the Adirondacks. After a gap year working, I moved to Fort
Worth, Texas to pursue a Master’s in Kinesiology at Texas Christian University—and
ended up staying for four and a half years before recently moving back to Upstate
New York. I compete internationally in HYROX (similar to CrossFit, but with more running)
and love staying active, exploring the outdoors, cooking/baking, and spending quality
time with friends and family. I can’t wait to meet you all!
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Lola Bessis, Assistant Resident Director
Hello! My name is Lola Bessis. I’m a PhD student in Political Science at the University of Delaware, where I also
work as a teaching assistant mentoring undergraduate students. I’m originally from
France but grew up in Dubai, and I graduated from Skidmore College where I studied
English and Sociology with minors in Political Science, International Affairs, and
History. I love cooking, traveling, and spending time at the gym, and I’m always excited
to meet people from different places and learn about their stories. I’m looking forward
to spending the summer at Skidmore and getting to know everyone
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Dennise Reyes Sanchez, senior Resident/Academic Assistant
Hi everyone! My name is Dennise and I will be graduating from Skidmore in May! I am from the Bronx and my major is
Sociology. A little about me is that I love photography, tiramisu, and dancing. I
chose to be a Pre-College mentor (for the third year!) because I’d love to help you
transition from high school to college life and academics for the summer! I look forward
to meeting you all.
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Givillyani Fleuristal-Muheto, Resident/Academic Assistant
Hi! My name is Givi, I'm from New York City and I'm a rising junior at Skidmore. I'm a Management & Business
major with a minor in Arts Administration and Entrepreneurship. In my free time I
love playing basketball, discovering new music, and spending time with friends. I
chose to be a Pre-College mentor because I want to help students feel welcomed and
supported as they explore college life, and I'm excited to share my experiences at
Skidmore while making this summer one to remember for everyone!
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Maliha Rahman, Resident/Academic Assistant
Hi! My name is Maliha Rahman, and I’m originally from Bangladesh, now based in Long Island, New York. I’m a rising
senior at Skidmore College, double majoring in Management & Business and Economics.
On campus, I’m involved in Residential Life and the Office of Advancement and serve
in leadership roles in many different student organizations, and I love building connections
with people from different backgrounds. In my free time, I enjoy photography, singing,
and exploring new activities around campus. I chose to be a Pre-College mentor because
I remember how overwhelming it can feel to start something new, and I want to help
create a supportive, welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable, confident,
and excited about your experience.
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