Hi Britsmum 
My daughter started in a triple and had a difficult time adjusting to the lack of space and schedule of her other two roommates but they made it through the first semester without any real issues. For the most part, it was early mornings/late nights that were the issue. D is an early riser, early to bed and found it difficult to sleep through the noise she encountered after 10 pm or so when her roommates were returning to the room. They had an issue with her early mornings, often up by 6:30 am for 8 am classes. I think everyone did their best to be quiet and respectful but it was difficult for everyone. She was offered a single this semester and took it. She remains friends with one of the roommates and they get together to watch some favorite shows weekly. The suite situation is wonderful IMHO. Their window seat was 10’ long and overlooked the dining hall greens, very nice. No issues with bathroom use.
I know nothing about athletics or the housing. I do know that those in the honors program can opt to house together but I’m not sure my D is considering that option for next year, although she was just recently accepted into the program. I know she’d like a roommate with the same lights on/lights off schedule and she is slowly meeting others who might be a good match for next year.
D went in thinking double major: Bio (Molecular/Genetic concentration) and Math with a minor in Latin American Studies. She has since said she might change the bio to a chem w/ biochem concentration, keeping the Math and minor. She had never taken chem and really enjoyed it. Her chem professor asked her to apply to do a research project involving Quantum Physics with him this summer for ten weeks, more due to her strengths in math I think, so this excited her. I think most important is that both first and second semester presented a scheduling conflict and between her advisor and the registrar they were able to get her into the classes she needed to stay on point. IMHO, this was a huge benefit to a small school. She was also offered a tutoring job in the Chem department 10/hours a week which she took in addition to her part time work study job.
I don’t know if I have any tips but I try to answer any specific questions. There are alot of activities going on on campus that D enjoys. She is starting to do downtown a bit more now and I expect as the weather gets warmer, they’ll all go even more. Saratoga is a great college town.
Overall, I really believe Skidmore has been a good choice. My biggest concern was their ability to provide the higher level classes that D needs to reach her double major goal and if the first two semesters are any example, she is going to be fine. Time will tell. The only negative things I have to this point is the required scribner class, required writing/english class, and the fact the school doesn’t allow you to opt out of Bio I and II, which are clearly repeat classes for D. There should be some kind of placement tests for Bio like there is for languages and math.