Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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.

Among the things Alex Kopcak '23, Bridget Van Brocklin '23, Erin Morrissey '23 and Hannah Phalen '23 are thankful for are: family, beautiful weather and supportive friendships.

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.

Eliyah Roberts '24 says, I'm thankful for my family, my health and a roof over my head. I'm thankful for just being in college! She performed in the fall production of The Vaudeville Variety Traveling Show.

I'm thankful everyone I know is healthy. On a day like today, I'm happy to be a rower and to have Seneca Lake, says Moritz Marchart '22, an international student from Stuttgart, Germany.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

From his dorm room in McCormick House, Matt Friedkin ’22 works on a meteorology assignment for his class with Professor of Geoscience Neil Laird.

Students enjoy a donut food truck sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.