What Makes Williams Special??

HorseRadish
Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:17:54 +0000

Dear hoveringmom & arcadia:

Williams College bears the legacy of a great American educator, Mark Hopkins, who was president of Williams College from 1802 to 1887. He came to symbolize this school through his moral philosophy coupled through his Christian piety and his concepts of manliness. He believed that its graduates would have sound character and a disciplined mind. It is from these foundational beginnings that we find ourselves within its traditions and values as when we speak about the Log.

From the general tenor of this blog, I presume you are the mother of your prospective daughter. Unconditional acceptance is important in evoking one’s positive self and is often substituted when speaking of love. But this unconditional acceptance must start in the subjects acceptance of themselves. Asking others to that for them, often creates the cult of “self-esteem” and often we as students are not deep feeling therapists peddling love as a technique in our numerous social settings and through our mutual intercourse. Unconditional acceptance must start with the individual first. With that in mind, your daughter is most likely a balanced person and should suffer no condemnation but experience a positive environment in which to grow.

We here are generally a very happy lot for we foster support for one another and emphasize team spirit. I believe your daughter will do just fine, but as for you best wishes and cheers.