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Activists, artists, athletes, innovators, performers, scholars - the list of accomplishments goes on. Meet some of the newest members of the HWS community.
Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.
I acted in a Shakespeare play and put on a Zoom performance with my cast during quarantine.
Bronx, N.Y.
At HWS, I'm mostly looking forward to truly finding out who I am, where I belong in the world, the people I need in my life and how I'm meant to change the world for the better.
Union City, Ga.
As I was being recruited by HWS, I felt like a member of a family, not just another person.
Kansas City, Mo.
At HWS, I’m looking forward to gaining knowledge and making lifelong friends!
Greenfield Center, N.Y.
I've been waiting to play tennis as a Statesman since I was 13 years old.
Chatham, N.J.
I was drawn to HWS by the beautiful campus and extensive academic and athletic opportunities.
Webster, N.Y.
My proudest accomplishment is co-founding a pet food charity with my friends.
Bronx, N.Y.
Hobart and William Smith offered a curriculum lilke no other and catered most to my dreams of going to law school.
Piscataway, N.J.
I'm looking forward to increasing my circle of friends and playing for the squash team at HWS.
Bronx, N.Y.
I’m working on publishing a short story book that can be used in high school classrooms.
Syracuse, N.Y.
I went on a trip out west. While there, I hiked down the side of the Grand Canyon and went snowboarding on three different mountains.
Millersville, Pa.
I got my SCUBA license in seventh grade, and have dived a ship wreck! Super awesome and a little spooky.
Bay Shore, N.Y.
HWS has a beautiful tight knit community that is just right for me.
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste
Hobart and William Smith's small student body encourages a tight knit community.
Chappaqua, N.Y.
At HWS, I'm looking forward to living my best life and meeting great people.
Fort Mill, S.C.
I chose HWS due to its focus on community and its drive for academic excellence.
Bangor, Maine
At HWS, I’m most looking forward to building connections and relationships that will last a lifetime.
Manlius, N.Y.
I'm looking forward to meeting new people at HWS with common interests and goals, and working to achieve those goals together.
Los Angeles, Calif.
At HWS, I'm most looking forward to the pre-education program and the student teaching experiences that come along with it. I am also excited to work with the local Boys and Girls Club.
Geneva, N.Y.
At HWS, I'm looking forward to meeting interesting and likeminded people who I can learn from.
Portland, Maine
I am proud to have presented my research project at the New England Historical Association conference in 2019.
Whitby, Ontario
I was a residential assistant at my high school. Seeing incoming boarding students embrace campus as a result of my mentorship was a great accomplishment.
Beaconsfield, Quebec
I am most excited to meet new people and be a William Smith Heron!
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
I am most looking forward to new academic experiences and to study abroad during my four years!
Montclair, N.J.
I am most looking forward to trying new things and meeting new people at HWS.
Colchester, Vt.
I'm looking forward to meeting new people and having new experiences at HWS.
Yonkers, N.Y.
I was selected to be a part of an exclusive aviation program at my high school. I took the yoke (steering wheel) and flew a Cessna 172 over my high school. Great thrill!
Brooklyn, N.Y.
I am looking forward to meeting new people and creating new experiences at HWS.
Concord, N.H.
I wanted to be at a college where I could experience different paths and opportunities while keeping an open mind about my future.
Victor, N.Y.
I created a club at my high school that was devoted to inclusivity and spreading positivity.
Malone, N.Y.
One of my top reasons for choosing HWS was the caring student body.
East Greenwich, R.I.
At HWS, I'm looking forward to making new friends and learning what I want to do as a future career.
Easthampton, Mass.
HWS is the right choice for me because of the emphasis on social engagement and community service.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Within my 4 years at HWS, I hope to learn about various topics that interest me and be ready to start the change I want to see once I graduate.
Harbor City, Calif.
My proudest accomplishment was receiving the POSSE leadership scholarship because it represents all my hard work and growth. I was able to get out of my shell and become the person I am today.
Williamstown, Mass.
HWS feels like a place where a student's individuality and curiosity come together. Inside and outside of the classroom, I will be surrounded by peers studying what they want to and not just course requirements.
New York, N.Y.
At HWS, I look forward to meeting a lot of great people and having a great time while doing it.
Clinton, N.Y.
I chose HWS because of the small community, welcoming current students, and the lake!
Lakewood, Ohio
I'm most looking forward to meeting amazing new people, studying abroad, and participating in college athletics.
Stratham, N.H.
I'd say my radio show, Indie Trash, is one of the cooler things I've been involved in.
Durham, Maine
HWS is the right school for me because it offers strong academics and a friendly learning environment.
Greenwich, N.Y.
I love the campus and community feel. HWS immediately felt like a place I wanted to be.
Waterland, Noord-Holland
I am most looking forward to creating relationships that will last a lifetime, being part of a community in a foreign country and exploring the world around me. I am also ready to win a national championship with the William Smith soccer team.
North Andover, Mass.
I am most looking forward to the genuine connections and personal, as well as academic, discoveries I'm going to make both about myself and the world around me!
Jiangyin City, Jiangsu
I am looking forward to improving my knowledge level and perception of data. I also hope to have a group of good friends who share my interests.
Deposit, N.Y.
The top reason why HWS is the right school for me is because of their geoscience and study abroad programs.
Buffalo, N.Y.
I think HWS is the right school for me because I had a great feeling about the school the first time I visited the campus.
Syracuse, N.Y.
I am proud to have been accepted to NYSSSA School of Ballet three times.
Waltham, Mass.
I'm looking forward to playing soccer, learning new things and meeting new people.
Pulaski, N.Y.
I am most proud of earning my school’s Snow Academic Achievement Scholarship for my senior community service project!
Fairfield, Conn.
I look forward to exploring my interests, growing intellectually, meeting new people and impacting the community.
Williamstown, Ontario
I'm looking forward to expanding my education in the sociology field as well as networking and meeting new people.
Wilmington, Del.
I had an internship with the Delaware Historical Society that allowed me to conduct research involving a local Delaware Quaker's journey to Richmond, Virginia right after the Civil War.
Youngstown, N.Y.
I can't wait to make new friends, travel abroad, and experience more of the world!
Troy, N.Y.
When visiting HWS I felt at home; I was drawn in by the beautiful campus, as well as the welcoming, and friendly community.
New York, N.Y.
I love the ambiance of HWS as a whole - it seems to be a place that is full of opportunity.
Quito, Pichincha
I'm proud to have been part of the Ecuadorian National Squash Team and represent my country in international tournaments.
Pittsfield, Mass.
I chose HWS because of the national ranking for study abroad programs and faculty.
Goshen, N.Y.
I can’t wait to get involved in campus clubs and activities, like vocal groups and HWS EMS.