Hartwick college

Awakening is an adventuresome, fun way to begin to find your place and find your way at college. It is an optional six-day program occurring the week before school starts in August. As a personal orientation, Awakening is important because it can help you:

Make a smooth, effective transition into the new world of college

• "I chose to do Awakening specifically because I wanted to take advantage of all Hartwick has to offer."--Cara Spadaccia '10

Make friends and create a support network within the Hartwick community

• "The best thing was the incredible bond with my group."--Ben April '10
• "The friendliness of the campus was one of the things that drew me to Hartwick, and I think that many of the students who go through Awakening perpetuate that friendliness."--Adam Travis '04

Build confidence and self-awareness

• "I learned a lot about myself this week and I also have a clearer picture of who I want to be. "--Mandy Schmidt '11
• "I learned that being myself is the way to be."--Sunil Mickelson '10

Develop the qualities needed to face the challenges of college

• "Every experience teaches us something, this taught me tons that will help me through my life." – Amanda Gingue '06

Lessons for living; friends for life!