Impressions of Orientation for 2013 HWS classes

CarolynB
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:38:57 +0000

We dropped off our son at Hobart and William Smith today and I’d like to share my thoughts. In short, I continue to be impressed with HWS. It truly is the right place for our son. It was a well-oiled machine today that ran smoothly. People were helpful throughout the day–staff, administration, orientation student helpers–even to the point of finding a Band-aid for the blister on my heel! The question and answer panels were useful in assuaging parents’ concerns and demonstrated the depth of support the school provides to help the students learn to make good choices. Throughout the day, I was struck by the thoughtfulness, respect and attention to detail on every level. One example is the personal attention the Hobart First Year Dean took early this summer to personally select EACH of the Hobart students’ academic schedules, after thoroughly reviewing their admissions materials and aspirations; this care has really paid off as I think our son’s courses will be a great fit for him. We chatted extensively with our son’s advisor/first year seminar professor at a reception at the end of the day; he described how our son at the end of the first class today went up to him and said, “This is just the stuff I want to talk about!” What a great start to college!