Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Linda Somerville, a registered nurse from Hubbs Health Center, interviews and tests students coming to campus.

Jason Ramos 23 rides his skateboard on St. Clair Street.

In This Week in Photos, we feature a glimpse of Orientation 2020 that officially kicked off on Thursday morning. Here, the Spirit Squad - Mackenzie Frary 21 and Mimi Smith 21 - spread cheer around campus and via the @HWSOrientation social media account.

Accompanied by her greyhound, Associate Professor of English Laurence Erussard welcomes students in the Comparative Mythology First-Year Seminar from her Demarest Hall office.

Linda Fitts Mischler 83, P20, P24, Paul Mischler P20, P24 and Lucas Mischler 20 say goodbye to Jackson Mischler 24 outside JPR. Jackson is the third generation in his family to attend HWS; his late grandfather Ronald Fitts 52 was the first.

Jeremiah and Lisa Foster P24, P24, P24 help move their triplets, Tiffany, Brittany and Sydney Foster, into Hirshson Hall. Here, Sydney and Tiffany carry a cabinet.

The sun sets over the campus on Wednesday night.

An Orientation Leader assisting transfer students, Allison Jordan 21, from Boston, Mass., suggests taking all the opportunities you are given and don't be afraid to try something new.

One of the Orientation Leaders for service and campus relations, Raja Hammad Mehmood 22, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, tells students to be yourself and be confident about that because you have your own uniqueness.

Chris Guertler 21, from Yarmouth, Maine, tells the newest members of campus to take time to enjoy campus and the surrounding areas.

One of the Orientation Leaders overseeing spirit and social media for the weekend, Mimi Smith 21, from Rochester, N.Y., tells first-year students that it's okay to not be the typical college student. It doesn't make you weird or less than anyone else. Do what makes you happy and don't ever apologize for it.

Mackenzie Frary 21, from Canton, N.Y., who is also overseeing spirit and social media, says Act now! Don't shy away from opportunity. Your college years will fly by. If you want to do something, do it! There is never a better time than now.

Orientation Coordinator Garrett Downs 22, from Elba, N.Y., tells new students that it will be the best adventure of your life, if you only take a breath and ride the waves.

As one of the Orientation Leaders for international students, Daphna Bendull '21, from San Francisco, Calif., suggests that first-year students attend faculty office hours as they are a good way to get to know your professor, get help and meet other students.

Carling Landeche 21, from Sarasota, Fla., tells new students to prioritize sleep. Life gets crazy trying to balance your academics, a social life and getting involved in campus life. Remember to take time for yourself, get some exercise and do things that you enjoy. It will not only help your mental health, but will help you become a better student.

Lindsay Lesniak 21, from Brockport, N.Y., says You're going to run into some obstacles. Not everything will always go your way, but just keep pushing. It will all be worth it.