Any questions about HWS?

CarolynB
Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:06:24 +0000

Rubytuesday2, I’m glad my previous posts have been helpful. I think HWS is a great school, and as you say, you can find plenty to do if you’re interested. I don’t know much about the econ department, other than my son took an Intro to Econ course and enjoyed it. I just checked the number of faculty in the department and it’s really big! I know that econ is a popular major and clearly the size of the department’s faculty shows that. Their credentials look terrific. so if your son loves econ, it’s a good choice.

No, unfortunately my son didn’t do any internships because, as a philosophy major who wants to teach at the college level (a PhD program in the picture), there haven’t been any real opportunities during summer internships. He has helped teach a philosophy class as a Teaching Colleague, which he enjoyed immensely. That said, I think the possibility for meaningful internships if your son is enterprising and persistent is endless; it’s all about making it happen by working closely with the career office and networking with alumni/ae.

No, my son didn’t study abroad; he elected to do a special study with a professor instead and work on getting a jump-start on his Honors Thesis. I’m sorry he didn’t have that experience (his twin sister had a phenomenal one); he’ll go abroad when he’s ready. It isn’t that he hasn’t been exposed to other cultures abroad as he has; I just don’t think he was ready to take on that kind of challenge, although many of his friends did and they loved it. I’m delighted that HWS has so many students study abroad–something like 50%?–and I’d encourage any student to consider it to broaden their world and to develop self-confidence and self-reliance.

I’m delighted your son loves HWS; it’s a great school with tons of opportunities. Please let me know if you have any other questions and good luck!