“The classes at Hartwick require me to focus not only in the classroom, but out of the classroom as well, which is easy to do because I love the courses I take! I love how small the campus is, yet it has so many opportunities that are hard to get at other schools. I didn’t realize how meeting a ton of new people and taking charge of my classes could help me grow so much as a person.”

“One of the best aspects of my job is the opportunity to know students as individuals and as scholars. We work together in class, in the lab, and in my office and I start to identify things in them. As they progress in their studies and encounter new fields, they might discover one pathway is not as engaging for them as they had thought. I can show them other pathways, but to do that, I have to take the time to get to know them.”

“I’m not here to deliver a lecture; it’s an interaction. I ask a question, they give answers, and that tells me something about the next question. I expect my students to make mistakes. When one does poorly on a test, we talk and develop strategies for changing how he or she approaches the work. Using successes or failures in the moment to inform your successes in the future – that’s what it’s all about.”

“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.”