Meet the 2024 Orientation Leaders and Mentors, who will help you make a smooth transition to Hobart and William Smith Colleges through team-building activities and information sessions.  

orientation coordinators

galicia
Joey Tello Galicia '25

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Place on Campus: Wasey Lounge
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Man Yuan
Favorite Music Artist: twice
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? I’m looking forward to meeting all of the incoming first-years
What is your best advice for first-years? If you don’t know where your dreams are, then dream of the starts 

VanLare
Jillian VanLare '26

Hometown: Williamson, NY
Favorite Place on Campus: Delancy House
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Water St Cafe
Favorite Musical Artist: Laufey
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Studying abroad in England!
What is your best advice for first-years? Being prepared is great, but don’t let your plans stop you from exploring new things!

Orientation Leaders

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delores amponsah '25
Orientation Mentor Coordinator

Hometown: Bronx, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Adams Intercultural Center
Favorite Musical Artist:
PNB Rock
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Rusty Pig
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My senior year!
What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself and believe in your full potential

Bignet
Estelle Bignet '26
International Students

Hometown: Paris, France 
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Docks
Favorite Musical Artist:
Nekfeu
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
C.L. Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Going to the Dominican Republic & Australia for study abroad!
What is your best advice for new students? Get involved and use the resources available!

D’Andrea-Mucciarelli
Jioia D’Andrea-Mucciarelli '27
Spirit/Social Media

Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Arts Campus
Favorite Musical Artist:
The Drums
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making new friends and great memories!
What is your best advice for new students? Put yourself out there; go to activities/events! It’s a great way to meet new people.

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Zooey Gastelo '25
Event Coordinator

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA 
Favorite Place on Campus:
McDaniel’s porch
Favorite Musical Artist:
Solange
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Elephant
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking my second watercolor class
What is your best advice for new students? Make time each day to get some fresh air!

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Emily Gorczynski '26
Service/Orientation Central

Hometown: Jamesville, NY
Favorite place on campus: Blackwell Room
Favorite music artist: Noah Kahan
Favorite place to eat in Geneva: The Elephant
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being a First Year Seminar Mentor and working alongside one of my favorite professors!
What is your best advice for new students? Take every opportunity that is presented to you!

Hernandez
Ashley Hernandez '27
Spirit/Social Media

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA 
Favorite Place on Campus:
McDaniel’s porch
Favorite Musical Artist:
Solange
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Elephant
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking my second watercolor class
What is your best advice for new students? Make time each day to get some fresh air!

Islam
Khairul Islam '25
Event Coordinator

Hometown: Dhaka

 

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Buruik Nardos '25
Event Coordinator

Hometown: Addis Abab, Ethiopia 
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol Field House
Favorite Musical Artist:
Lecrae
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Elephant
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating!
What is your best advice for new students? Stay determined, stay focused, and believe in yourself!

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Victoria Smith '25
Orientation Mentor Coordinator

Hometown: Astoria, OR 
Favorite Place on Campus:
William Smith Hill
Favorite Musical Artist:
Jungle
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Taqueria Los Amigos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making exciting new memories
What is your best advice for new students? The effort is worth it!

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Van Tran '25
Event Coordinator

Hometown: Vietnam
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol Field House (the Gym)
Favorite Musical Artist:
Son Tung MTP
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Elephant
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with friends all the time and make my senior year the best one!
What is your best advice for new students? It can be scary sometimes but just keep the mind open and go with the flow, good things will happen ;)

umoren
Godson Umoren '26
Service/Orientation Central

Hometown: Schenectady, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Kendrick Lamar/Baby Keem
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
C.L. Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating
What is your best advice for new students? Keeping an open mind

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Anjalee Wanduragala '25
Tranfer Students

Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Favorite place on campus: The docks 
Favorite music artist: Hozier 
Favorite place to eat in Geneva: The Elephant
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking in all the memories and moments with all my friends, professors, and people I have had the chance to meet during the past couple of years at HWS.  
What is your best advice for new students? Say yes and grab onto any opportunity put forward to you. Take chances and push yourself outside your comfort zone and you’ll be surprised at how much you grow during your years at HWS. 

Orientation Mentors

Al-Rousan
Wedad Al Rousan '26

Hometown: Amman, Jordan 
Favorite Place on Campus:
Library
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Grounded
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people
What is your best advice for new students? Meet and talk to as many people as you can

Amar
Abe Amar '27

Hometown: NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The AIC
Favorite Musical Artist:
Drake
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Pub
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? More opportunities
What is your best advice for new students? Engage and make connections with people

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Evelin Amaro '27

Hometown: Bronx, NY 
Favorite Place on Campus:
Cellar Pub
Favorite Musical Artist:
JOP
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
C.L. Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Joining clubs
What is your best advice for new students? Get out of your comfort zone

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Jack Auberger '26

Hometown: Rochester, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol Field House
Favorite Musical Artist:
Metallica
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Eddie O’Brian’s
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Hanging out with friends
What is your best advice for new students? Try something new

Brinkley
Addie Brinkler '26

Hometown: Round Pond, ME
Favorite Place on Campus:
Chairs on Stern Lawn
Favorite Musical Artist:
Taylor Swift
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Eddie O’Brian’s
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Going to New Zealand in Spring ‘25
What is your best advice for new students? It’s okay to do things by yourself!

Britton-Lowden
Abigail Britton-Lowden '25

Hometown: Toledo, OH
Favorite place on campus: Abbe Center for Jewish life
Favorite music artist: Lana del Rey
Favorite place to eat in Geneva: Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Spending my last year at HWS with my friends
What is your best advice for new students? Get involved; don't be afraid to try new things!

Buck
Tim Buck '27

Hometown: Victor, NY 
Favorite Place on Campus:
Cellar Pub
Favorite Musical Artist:
Backseat Lovers
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Parkers
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Warm weather
What is your best advice for new students? Live in the moment

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Aryanna
Burbas '27

 

 

 

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Emma Burger '26

Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Favorite Place on Campus:
The docks
Favorite Musical Artist:
The front bottoms
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Living in an Emerson Suite
What is your best advice for new students? Don’t be afraid to talk to people and try new things, this is the time to make memories!

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Wesley Capitani '24, MAT'25

Hometown: Dover, VT
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol Field House
Favorite Musical Artist:
Fleetwood Mac
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Taqueria Los Amigos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Student teaching during the Masters in Teaching program
What is your best advice for new students? Have an open mind and be ready for a lot of new people, info, and ideas.

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Kalila Caringal '27

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Place on Campus:
Gearan Center
Favorite Musical Artist:
Drake
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
C.L. Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? The fall production of “Antigone”
What is your best advice for new students? Have an open mind

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Jake Carlin '26

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol Field House
Favorite Musical Artist:
Metro Boomin
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Bagels and Cakes
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people
What is your best advice for new students? Get out of your comfort zone

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Lisbeth Castelan '25

Hometown: Bronx, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Library
Favorite Musical Artist:
Taylor Swift
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Mark’s Pizza
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being a senior
What is your best advice for new students? Join clubs and organizations, it is a great way to meet people!

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Ryan Coe '26

Hometown: Potomac, MD
Favorite Place on Campus:
Field House 
Favorite Musical Artist:
Nas
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Cafe
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Studying abroad
What is your best advice for new students? Don’t give up

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Jacqueline Connolly '27

Hometown: Falls Church, VA
Favorite Place on Campus:
Lawn chairs on the quad
Favorite Musical Artist:
Steve Lacy
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Ports
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making new friends
What is your best advice for new students? Confidence is key!

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Isaiah Cotton '24

Hometown: Pittsford, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol Field House
Favorite Musical Artist:
Drake
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Wegmans
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My master’s program
What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself and try new things

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Guarldiard Cyriaque Mentor '25

Hometown: New York City
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Lana Del Rey
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being a senior; all the big “lasts”
What is your best advice for new students? Keep an open mind!

Daniels
Isabella Daniels '27

Hometown: Short Hills, NJ
Favorite Place on Campus:
Chairs on Stern Lawn
Favorite Musical Artist:
Morgan Wallen
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Los Amigos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with my friends 24/7!
What is your best advice for new students? Try EVERYTHING!

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Jayden Dasher '26

Hometown: Newark, NJ
Favorite Place on Campus:
Small cubicle on the 3rd floor of the library
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Water St Cafe 
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? A fresh start and taking pass experiences to make this one better 
What is your best advice for new students? Don't rush yourself academically, you have time.

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Noah Deller '27

Hometown: Dillsburg, PA
Favorite Place on Campus:
Library
Favorite Musical Artist:
Tyler Childers
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Another volleyball season and opportunities to be with friends
What is your best advice for new students? Get involved- go out of your comfort zone!

DeMeo
Leyton DeMeo '27

Hometown: Northville, MI
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bozzuto Boathouse
Favorite Musical Artist:
Bruno Mars/Laufey
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Empire Coffee
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My sociology classes
What is your best advice for new students? Reach out to staff and older students and make use of the resources available

DeNes
Isabella De Nes '25

Hometown: Logan, UT
Favorite Place on Campus:
Library
Favorite Musical Artist:
Danny Ocean
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Halsey’s
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being a CA
What is your best advice for new students? Be open to learning & meeting new people

Deswal
Yashdeep Deswal '25

Hometown: Guryun, India
Favorite Place on Campus:
Library
Favorite Musical Artist:
Lil Baby
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Elephant
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Exciting classes
What is your best advice for new students? Just know that it gets a lot easier after freshman year, especially for those who are shy and don’t make friends easily

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Nicolas Diaz Aguilar '26

Hometown: NJ
Favorite Place on Campus:
Stern Hall
Favorite Musical Artist:
Bad Bunny
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Ports
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Explore and try new things
What is your best advice for new students? Challenge yourself

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Brooke Donnelly '27

Hometown: Romulus, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Blackwell Room
Favorite Musical Artist:
Noah Kahan/Hollow Coves
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Water St. Cafe
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Learning new things, being active on campus, and making new friends!
What is your best advice for new students? Try new things, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and go to events!

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Ant Esi '27

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Nina Simone
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Flavors
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? To declare my major
What is your best advice for new students? College is what you make of it

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Tom Fahey '27

Hometown: South Glastonbury, CT
Favorite Place on Campus:
The greenhouse
Favorite Musical Artist:
The Mountain Goats
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Rusty Pig
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Professor May’s production of “Antigone”
What is your best advice for new students? Remember everyone is in the same boat!

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Marty Fallon '27

Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Cellar Pub
Favorite Musical Artist:
Grateful Dead
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Applebees
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My housing
What is your best advice for new students? Don’t skip classes

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Derrielle Faulkner '25

Hometown: Bayshore, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Gearan Center
Favorite Musical Artist:
Madilyn Mei
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
C.L. Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Cherishing memories with my friends for my last year!
What is your best advice for new students? Don’t be afraid to try new things and try a lot of things!

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Liam Friberg '26

Hometown: Fryeburg, ME
Favorite Place on Campus:
Field House
Favorite Musical Artist:
Led Zeppelin
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Eddies
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? New friends!
What is your best advice for new students? Be open and friendly with everyone!

Galarza
Maria Galarza '26

Hometown: Ballston Spa, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Quad
Favorite Musical Artist:
Demi Lovato
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Cam’s pizza
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My courses and meeting new people
What is your best advice for new students? Talk to anyone; everyone is in the same position

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Grace Gallagher '27

 

 

 

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Mal Gjeraeleu '27

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The gym
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Rusty Pig
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Academics
What is your best advice for new students? Have fun

Gontes
Luis Gontes '27

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Place on Campus:
Gulick couch
Favorite Musical Artist:
The Strokes
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Ichiro
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Participating in clubs again
What is your best advice for new students? Don’t be afraid to ask for help

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Casey Graham '27

Hometown: Hanover, NH
Favorite Place on Campus:
The field house sauna
Favorite Musical Artist:
Don Toliver
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Ports
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Golf season and hanging with friends
What is your best advice for new students? Be open minded and outgoing! (People here are nice!)

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Grayson Getz '27

Hometown: Wayland, MA
Favorite Place on Campus:
Smith Lawn
Favorite Musical Artist:
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Mr. Twisties
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting the new volleyball freshman
What is your best advice for new students? Get to know your CA well

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Abel Guzman '25

Hometown: Newark, NJ
Favorite Place on Campus:
Writer’s nook
Favorite Musical Artist:
Post Malone
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Finishing my major
What is your best advice for new students? Join clubs

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Alyssa Hanusein '27

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Place on Campus:
The docks
Favorite Musical Artist:
5 Seconds of Summer
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Grounded
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and taking new classes
What is your best advice for new students? Keep an open mind and try new things!

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Olivia Hargrove '27

Hometown: Chatham, NJ
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Boathouse
Favorite Musical Artist:
Zach Bryan
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Halseys
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meet new people
What is your best advice for new students? Be open to anything

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Laine Heiser '27

Hometown: Katy, TX
Favorite Place on Campus:
Saga
Favorite Musical Artist:
Dominic Fike
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Bagels and Cakes
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Hockey season and team lift
What is your best advice for new students? Try to talk to as many people as you can, everyone is new

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Sydney Herbruck '25

Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Ichiro
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Fun Senior Activities
What is your best advice for new students? Stay open-minded, there are so many opportunities to take advantage of here

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Krissa Hercules '27

Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Favorite Place on Campus:
Gearan Center
Favorite Musical Artist:
Drake
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Bagels and Cakes
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with friends
What is your best advice for new students? Have fun, make the most out of it

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Sadie Herr '27

Hometown: Swarthmore, PA
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Docks
Favorite Musical Artist:
The Chicks
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Kindred Fare
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Writing my college placement and hanging out with friends.
What is your best advice for new students? Be patient with yourself. Being at college will begin to feel easier and enjoyable.

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Saoirse Higgins-Corbett '25

Hometown: Geneva, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Gearan’s house
Favorite Musical Artist:
5 Seconds of Summer
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Ichiro
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating
What is your best advice for new students? Set reminders for homework assignments

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Miles Hochman '27

Hometown: Sysset, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol Field House
Favorite Musical Artist:
Billy Joel
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Water St. Cafe
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Club Hockey Season
What is your best advice for new students? It’s okay if things don’t go right immediately

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Randy Hong '26

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Place on Campus:
The AIC
Favorite Musical Artist:
Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
C.L. Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Joining clubs and running cultural events
What is your best advice for new students? Become closer with your professors!

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Liana Langevin '27

Hometown: Cohasset, MA
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Lana Del Rey
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Torrey Park
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and learning new things
What is your best advice for new students? Be kind to everyone and don't be afraid to be vocal

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Amanda Lawrence '27

Hometown: Bronx, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Rihanna
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
C.L. Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Hosting and creating events for BSU and CSA
What is your best advice for new students? Get out of your comfort zone

Layne
Jadon Layne '25

Hometown: Whitby, Ontario
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Drake
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Taqueria Los Amigos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating
What is your best advice for new students? Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone! Building new connections is one of the best things you can do.

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Lizzy Legg '26

Hometown: Channahon, IL
Favorite Place on Campus:
Lawn chairs near Blackwell
Favorite Musical Artist:
Chappell Roan
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Monacos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My classes
What is your best advice for new students? Do EVERYTHING; whether with friends or alone!

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Grant Lover '27

Hometown: Pelham, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Rees Hall
Favorite Musical Artist:
MF Doom
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Bella’s
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making more friends
What is your best advice for new students? Be friendly; everyone is in the same mindset where they don’t know many people.

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Brianna Lucero  '27

Hometown: Bronx, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Squash courts
Favorite Musical Artist:
Boogie wit da Hoodie
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
C.L. Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting the incoming first-years
What is your best advice for new students? Your first year flies by, so try to make the most of it!

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Nathaniel Magni '27

Hometown: Santa Maria, CA
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol Gym
Favorite Musical Artist:
Pepper
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Another volleyball season and the chance to grow academically
What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself, manage your time well, and branch out

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Maya Mahoney '27

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Favorite Place on Campus:
Smith Lawn
Favorite Musical Artist:
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Mr. Twisties
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Going back to sailing and seeing my friends
What is your best advice for new students? Take advantage of getting to know your CA

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Emma Mckenna '25

Hometown: Burlington, VT
Favorite Place on Campus:
The boathouse
Favorite Musical Artist:
Lumineers
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Bad Burro
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Finishing up my degree and hanging out with my friends
What is your best advice for new students? Breathe - don’t get too wrapped up in the stress

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Alexandra Miller '27

Hometown: Fairfield, CT
Favorite Place on Campus:
The docks
Favorite Musical Artist:
Fleetwood Mac
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Monacos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Declaring my major and becoming a writing colleague
What is your best advice for new students? Take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you

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Lindsay Miller '27

Hometown: Plymouth, NH
Favorite Place on Campus:
Blackwell Room
Favorite Musical Artist:
SZA/Taylor Swift
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Empire Cafe
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and deciding my major!
What is your best advice for new students? Do your assignments and go to office hours frequently!

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Tim Miller '25

Hometown: Halfmoon, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Tyler Childers
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Bad Burro
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Finishing up my college career
What is your best advice for new students? Enjoy the ride

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Niamh Monnery '27

Hometown: New York City
Favorite Place on Campus:
William Smith Hill
Favorite Musical Artist:
SZA
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Grounded
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking new classes
What is your best advice for new students? Keep and open mind

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Maxine Moore '26

Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Favorite Place on Campus:
Library
Favorite Musical Artist:
Lana Del Rey
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Los Amigos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people
What is your best advice for new students? Have fun

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Nate Morgan '27

Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Favorite Place on Campus:
Quad
Favorite Musical Artist:
Noah Kahan
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Main Moon
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Getting more involved in clubs
What is your best advice for new students? Try everything

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Sophia Mughal '25

Hometown: Fairfield, CT
Favorite Place on Campus:
Blackwell Room
Favorite Musical Artist:
George Harrison
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Elephant
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Potentially pursuing an honors project
What is your best advice for new students? Get involved!

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Loreine Mungcal '26

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite place on campus: The gym
Favorite music artist: Adele
Favorite place to eat in Geneva: Taquieros Los Amigos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Focusing on growth and attracting and preserving good energy
What is your best advice for new students? Pace yourself, don’t forget to rest and practice self-care, and don’t be pressured to have it all figured out academically or socially.

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Zoe Neiderbach '27

Hometown: Geneseo, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Saga
Favorite Musical Artist:
Noah Kahan
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Rusty Pig
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? New experiences
What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself

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Jack Norkus '25

Hometown: Manchester, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
S. Main St.
Favorite Musical Artist:
John Summit
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Eddies
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? The weekends
What is your best advice for new students? Say yes to everything you can

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Chidalu Nwokolo '26

Hometown: Abuja, Nigeria
Favorite Place on Campus:
The AIC
Favorite Musical Artist:
Dasido
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Rusty Pig
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting with my new residents
What is your best advice for new students? Take advantage of the opportunities around you

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Joy Nguyen '26

Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam
Favorite place on campus: Boathouse
Favorite music artist: Ariana Grande
Favorite place to eat in Geneva: C.L Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and gain more experience from this job

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Chloe Odell '27

Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
William Smith Hill
Favorite Musical Artist:
Noah Kahan
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Los Amigos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My writing colleague seminar
What is your best advice for new students? Push yourself out of your comfort zone

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Faith Okoli '26

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Fish bowl in Napier
Favorite Musical Artist:
Rihanna
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Monacos
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people
What is your best advice for new students? Utilize the study mentors, it will help you stay organized and plan out time to have more fun

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Karen Padilla '27

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Favorite Place on Campus:
Blackwell Room
Favorite Musical Artist:
Kevin Karl
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
C.L. Luffy
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? The TEP and studying abroad
What is your best advice for new students? Put yourself out there and don’t stick to one group

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Andrew Painton '25

Hometown: Webster, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Boathouse
Favorite Musical Artist:
Led Zeppelin
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Mr. Twisties
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Rejoining the Hobart Rowing team
What is your best advice for new students? Manage time and get ahead on work as soon as possible

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Nicole Pendleton '26

Hometown: Camden, ME
Favorite Place on Campus:
Napier Fishbowl
Favorite Musical Artist:
Taylor Swift
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Completing my chemistry minor!
What is your best advice for new students? Time management is super important, work on it!

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Jaheim Pierre '25

Hometown: Fairfield, CT
Favorite Place on Campus:
Library
Favorite Musical Artist:
Dom Dolla
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Rusty Pig
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? To crush it
What is your best advice for new students? Don't be afraid of things

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Mikyle Polcari '27

Hometown: Miller Place, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Cellar Pub
Favorite Musical Artist:
Mitski
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people
What is your best advice for new students? Start work early

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Sophia Pomposello '27

Hometown: Ridgefield, CT
Favorite Place on Campus:
The benches at the lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
The Weekend
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Bagels & Cakes
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with my friends
What is your best advice for new students? Meet as many new people as possible

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Andrew Popa '27

Hometown: Westfield, Morningstar
Favorite Place on Campus:
Cellar Pub
Favorite Musical Artist:
Zach Bryan
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Bagels & Cakes
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Warm weather
What is your best advice for new students? Go out and be social

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Senhe Qiu '27

Hometown: Shenzhen, China
Favorite Place on Campus:
Scandling Campus Center
Favorite Musical Artist:
All of them, and none of them 
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Beef & Brew (or Cellar Pub XD)
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? In this new year, I look forward to making new encounters with others and making great memories, I believe every new encounter with another person is a new experience, which I hope to make new friends.
What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself, though it might be scary being in a new place, we got each other as schoolmates. Welcome aboard this trip of exotic fresh experience at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, so relax and have fun during orientation and all the rest of the time here.

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Anastasia Raicevic '26

Hometown: Thessaloniki, Greece
Favorite Place on Campus:
Arts Campus
Favorite Musical Artist:
Taylor Swift
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Mark’s pizzeria
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? New opportunities!
What is your best advice for new students? Befriend your classmates, they’ll help you out

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Rupert Ramsay '27

Hometown: Chatham, MA
Favorite Place on Campus:
The docks
Favorite Musical Artist:
Noah Kahan
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? The fall weather
What is your best advice for new students? Stay ahead of work the first few weeks 

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Kire Richardson '24

Hometown: Rodelle, NJ
Favorite Place on Campus:
Arts Campus
Favorite Musical Artist:
J.I.D.
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Declaring my major
What is your best advice for new students? Go out and get involved in the community

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Owen Riley '26

Hometown: Hebron, CT
Favorite Place on Campus:
Cafe
Favorite Musical Artist:
Playboi Carti
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
El Monterey
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Getting all A’s!
What is your best advice for new students? Be extroverted

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Christopher Robles '27

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Scandling
Favorite Musical Artist:
Lil Uzi Vert
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Main Moon
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with friends
What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself & don’t be scared to speak up

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Lydia Rudnick '26

Hometown: Skaneateles, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Blackwell Room
Favorite Musical Artist:
Quarters of Change
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Water St Cafe
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making friends with first-years and other Orientation Mentors
What is your best advice for new students? Even if it’s annoying, go to orientation events! It’s worth it!

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Stephanie Ryan '26

Hometown: Frisco, CO
Favorite Place on Campus:
The quad on sunny days
Favorite Musical Artist:
Maneskin
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Grounded
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Studying abroad in the spring
What is your best advice for new students? Treat everyone with respect, have fun, and meet as many people as you can.

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Natalie Sandoval '25

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Place on Campus:
Library
Favorite Musical Artist:
Hozier
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
The Elephant
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? I am looking forward to having an amazing senior year. I am excited to be living with my best friends so I know well make many amazing memories. While I will miss HWS after graduation I am excited to makfe this final year the best one of all so I can look back without regrets and just fondness.
What is your best advice for new students? I would say to try everything at least once. Especially in your first year, you are just figuring out what you want and who you are. Part of this also includes being vulnerable and reaching out when need help. Getting in the habit of asking for help early on will help in the future.

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Charlotte Sanford

Hometown: Williamstown, MA
Favorite place on campus: Tennis courts
Favorite music artist: Fred again...
Favorite place to eat in Geneva: Anorah
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making new memories in a place that I have come to know as my home and with the friends, teammates, and administration that would have become a second family
What is your best advice for new students? Embrace the nerves, face the fear, and push yourself to be your strongest and kindest version. Try the classes that you are not 100% certain of, step outside of your comfort zone in making friends, and make a mark on our campus.

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Cameron Sher '27

Hometown: Jericho, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Third Floor of the Library
Favorite Musical Artist:
Pink Floyd
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Rusty Pig
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Seeing friends
What is your best advice for new students? Enjoy the first week, it should be fun

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Nicholas Short '27

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN
Favorite Place on Campus:
2nd floor of the Library
Favorite Musical Artist:
MF Doom
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Tucci’s Family Diner
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking organic chemistry
What is your best advice for new students? Show up to class and show that you care

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Lacey Somerville '26

Hometown: New Hartford, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
The Lumineers
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Grounded
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Going abroad to Aix-en-Provence, France
What is your best advice for new students? Try as many new things as you can and take advantage of the many opportunities

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Nikolina Stanic '26

Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol field House
Favorite Musical Artist:
Drake
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Eddie O’Briens
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and new opportunities
What is your best advice for new students? Don’t be scared to try new things because you never know what you like before you try it and you never know who you will meet

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Brooks Stephenson '27

Hometown: Galleria, TN
Favorite Place on Campus:
The boathouse
Favorite Musical Artist:
Backseat Lovers
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Water St Cafe
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My writing colleague placement
What is your best advice for new students? Take every opportunity, don’t be afraid to try new things

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Francesca Tesoro '27

Hometown: Cummington, MA
Favorite Place on Campus:
Cellar Pub
Favorite Musical Artist:
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Main Moon
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting the incoming first-years
What is your best advice for new students? Be open for anything

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Tegan Torrey '27

Hometown: Little Compton, RI
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Taylor Swift
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being back on campus with my friends
What is your best advice for new students? Meet as many new people as possible!

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Tim Trakhachov '26

Hometown: Kyiv, Ukraine
Favorite Place on Campus:
Arts Campus 
Favorite Musical Artist:
The Weeknd 
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Water St. Cafe 
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Designing new projects on and off campus 
What is your best advice for new students? Be open and try to meet as many people as possible, because during the first weeks of school everyone is looking for their crew, so it is just much easier. Definitely hang out with your floor, because having a nice atmosphere there will definitely help you later on.

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Tara Valas '27

Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Favorite Place on Campus:
Saga
Favorite Musical Artist:
John Summit
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Ichiro
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Hockey season
What is your best advice for new students?  It is what you make it; attitude is everything

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Aidan Vanek '25

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Lake
Favorite Musical Artist:
Frank Ocean
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Senior year here!
What is your best advice for new students? Make a planner and calendar

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Juliana Victor '26

Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Dock
Favorite Musical Artist:
Jessie Reyez
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Eddie O'Briens
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Sailing
What is your best advice for new students? Try everything you can.

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Luke Viggiani '25

Hometown: Canandaigua, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Quad
Favorite Musical Artist:
Mt. Joy
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char Burrito
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Looking forward to finishing college with all my friends.
What is your best advice for new students? Be inspired by the people around you and take advice from your faculty.

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Connor Visingard '27

Hometown: Newark, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bristol Field House
Favorite Musical Artist:
Grateful Dead
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Cam's
What is your best advice for new students? Go to class, it matters

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Katelyn Weeks '24, MAT'25

Hometown: Rochester, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
Blackwell Room
Favorite Musical Artist:
Noah Kahan
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Bagels & Cakes
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Finishing my Masters in Teaching!
What is your best advice for new students? Say yes to new opportunities!

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ben Weissensee '27

Hometown: Cohasset, MA
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Docks
Favorite Musical Artist:
Lil Baby
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Water St Cafe
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with my friends
What is your best advice for new students? Get out of your comfort zone

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Leah Wiebe '27

Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Favorite Place on Campus:
Blackwell Room
Favorite Musical Artist:
Hollow Coves/Noah Kahan
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Char
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Diving into classes, making new connections, and being by the lake
What is your best advice for new students? Be open-minded! You won’t know if you’ll like something if you don’t give it a try

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Clyde Williams '24

Hometown: Rochester, NY
Favorite Place on Campus:
The AIC
Favorite Musical Artist:
Lil Baby
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Byrne
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Receiving my masters
What is your best advice for new students? Explore, and immerse yourself in the community

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Mohammad Yassin '25

Hometown: Ramallah, Palestine
Favorite Place on Campus:
The chairs on S. Main 
Favorite Musical Artist:
Umm Kulthum
Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva:
Ports Cafe
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating
What is your best advice for new students? Meet people