Hobart and William Smith Colleges

I'm thankful for a great group of friends who I can rely on when the semester gets stressful. And club soccer, says Peter Hotaling '24.

I'm so thankful for my advisor Amy Green, who has helped me make sure I graduate on time. She's kind, caring and pays attention to all the tiny details in my writing colleague journals, says Abigail Leyson '22.

I'm thankful for my family and being able to head home to Western Mass., says Sean Powers '25.

I'm thankful for the opportunity to study history and theatre at such a great school, says Wesley Capitani '24.

I'm a computer science major. I'm grateful that since I got to college, I've been able to keep up with the workload and manage my time, says Peace Kiponda '25.

I'm thankful for my family and friends who support me, says Madeline McEvoy 23. I'm thankful for friends who help me get into a good head space, Brianna Mayne '23 adds.

I'm grateful to spend time with my family over the break, says Haley Schoenberger '22.

I'm thankful for all of my family, and for the good education I am getting in the United States, says Matias Valenzuela Matic '24.

In this special edition of TWIP, students share what makes them grateful. I'm thankful for Thanksgiving! I'm looking forward to being around family. And getting a break!

I'm thankful for the people I have met here and my family, says Ben Sanchez '25.

I'm thankful for my roommates. We've gotten so close during the pandemic. We're a pod, says Robert Russell '22.

Family! And being able to go to Hobart and William Smith, says Mary Mazzarella '22.

I'm really grateful for my family, especially my cat Huxley, who I think is cool. And my dad who I think is cool, Megan Geiger '24.

Dancers perform “Glide,” choreographed by Bryna Gage ’22.

Students perform “Ghoomta Rnag: Swirling Colors,” choreographed by Aarushi Agarwal ’23.

Dancers reach forward during “longing,” choreographed by Hannah Bixby ’23 and Amelia Rojek ’22.