Hobart and William Smith Colleges

I'm thankful I get to be here. It's an honor. There are lots of opportunities, and I love the people here, psychology major and Hobart Football player Lucas Amaral '23 says.

I'm thankful my family is healthy. And I'm thankful I'm still having fun and learning new things. Recently, we studied Jupiter's moon Europa in Astrobiology; it has all the ingredients for life. - Kevin Lima '23

There's so much I'm grateful for. I'm thankful for Elfie being here and in my life, my health and the health of my friends, family and others. says Jonathan Garcia '23. Elfie the Leonberger is the dog of Associate Professor of Philosophy Eric Barnes.

I'm thankful I get to take classes in person. - Will Murray '24 is a member of the Hobart and William Smith Sailing team.

Politics enthusiast Jack Arenberg ’22 is grateful for the end of a rowdy election cycle and a “…restoration of normalcy,” the Hobart student government president says.

Biochemistry major Ferdy Simons-Barrientos '21 says, I'm thankful that I'm healthy and for the opportunity to come back to campus.

I'm thankful that my family is healthy, Libby Maxwell '24 says. She is a member of the William Smith Field Hockey team.

I'm thankful we get to have classes in person, says Luke Reynolds '22. I'm thankful for all the friends I've made during this weird semester, says Stewy Falso '22. Both students are members of Kappa Alpha.

I'm thankful my classes are being offered in person. I'm a hands on learner, Alex George '24 says. She is pursuing a career in clinical psychology. I'm thankful the faculty have been so accommodating to everyone's needs, Emily Rourke '24 says, a member of the William Smith Ice Hockey team.

Katherine Vangaever '21 says, I'm thankful for my friends, family and all of the wonderful people here at HWS. She is the president of the student organization HWS DreamCatchers. The group is dedicated to fulfilling the final wishes of hospice patients.

I'm thankful for nature. I rely on it consistently. This year, I've pushed myself to find new activities, like fishing. We've visited Letchworth State Park and Chimney Bluffs. - Matthew Nusom '23. I'm thankful HWS has stayed open, allowing me to attend classes in person and be with my friends. - Hudson Cunningham-Baker '23

I'm thankful for the beautiful weather. It makes me happy and makes the day that much better. - Sarah Hammond '23. She is a member of the William Smith Soccer team.

I'm thankful for family, friends and warm weather in November! - Steve Combs '21 is a double major in psychology and classics.

Political science major Maya Striuli '22 says, I'm thankful for my mom and dad. She has held internships with Bremer Law Firm and Rural and Migrant Ministry.

I'm thankful we're on campus and we're still going. I'm happy to be with my Hobart lacrosse teammates and that we're able to practice. -Souleymane Ballo '23

Associate Professor of Dance Michelle Ikle holds class on the steps of Coxe Hall.