Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Phil Recchio '06

I give to HWS because my time on campus has continually proven itself to be the single greatest investment I've ever made. The opportunities to get involved on campus, from playing rugby to organizing Fisher Center speakers to competing in debate tournaments, gave me a breadth of experience I never imagined. Being exposed to foreign cultures and radical concepts, and embracing those differences, has given me a confidence and sense of purpose in the world that is increasingly hard to find. As I work every day to make my life one "of consequence," I am thankful for all HWS gave me, and am honored to give back whatever and however I can.