Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Andy Williams (left) is assistant dean faculty of business and management at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Williams directs the Wales program, here instructing students during the “Sense of Place Hike” about Welsh history.

The group rests in the shadows after a rigorous hike.

Dylan Doeblin ’18 repels down a 90-degree cliff.

A rocky Welsh cliff.

The group walks through beautiful Welsh forests.

With the aid of their headlamps, students in the Wales program make their way through an abandoned mine shaft.

Taking a rest from hiking, the group discusses Stonehenge and its possible origins with Williams.

Charlie Seider ’18 (far left) shares a story while students enjoy a break from a full day of traveling as they relax on the grounds of Llansteffan Castle.

Participants in the Wales program enjoy the surrounding beauty of the Welsh countryside.

The group’s hike continues through a vast field with expansive views.

Ryan Montbleau ’19 (left) leads the group on a hike near Carreg Cennen Castle in the village of Trapp. Through experiential lessons and reflective course work, the Wales program explores topics spanning history and culture, sustainability and natural resources, and personal and social development.

With hundreds of sheep dotting the hillside behind them, Lara Johnson ’19 and Ryan Montbleau ’19 strike a pose while taking a break from hiking.

Students spend some time in the classroom reviewing experiential education theory before hitting the trail.

Back in town, Assistant Dean of Hobart David Mapstone ’93 captures an image of daily life in the narrow streets of Tenby, a small seaside community in West Wales.

Students take in a view of the mist-covered ocean from Llansteffan Castle.

Members of the Kate Weare Dance Company perform in the Deming Theatre in 2016.