“My cousin came to look at the school for nursing and I went with her. As soon as I stepped on campus, I loved the atmosphere. Everybody was so nice and welcoming. All the students held the door open for each other and that positive attitude was one of the first things that impressed me about Hartwick. Coupled with the amazing J-term opportunities, resources on campus, and the helpful financial aid, I knew Hartwick was the place for me.”

“We have some classes that are labeled as “Experiential Learning” classes where students can take what they learned in the classroom and apply them. These hands on experiences include activities, field trips, and volunteer work.”

“Our programming is flexible and the faculty are very supportive. We bend over backwards to help students double or triple major or add a minor; it’s part of getting them ready. This environment encourages creative thinking and working outside the box.”

“Gaining experience is critical. An internship can be taken as a major elective at Hartwick and that’s unusual. As a faculty we’re very proactive in helping students get an internship and make connections to their studies while they’re on the job. This year nearly half the students doing Emerson international internships are business or accounting majors and the entire first cohort of Baker-Simpson Fellows are our students.”

“I spent one month volunteering at Nepal Orthopeadic Hospital in Jorpati, Nepal, where I worked closely with two physical therapists and two physical therapy assistants.” 

“Spending a month in Nepal also exposed me to the country’s rich culture and beautiful landscape. I was introduced to the Buddhist religion during my stay and had my first exposure to spicy food. Nepal also introduced me to the importance of being sensitive to the differences that exist between countries and cultures. My internship prepared me for future international experiences.”