Awakening

ourself. ~Sonya Feinn '10

is filled with incredibly caring people. ~Anonymous '10

is a chance for students and faculty to expand their horizons in every way: develop self-confidence, try new things, and work with people they might not usually choose to work with. ~Cherilyn Lacy, faculty leader


Personal stories...

This program changed my life and coming back is coming home! ~Melissa Remotti '98, leader for over 6 years

Awakening completely changed my life. ~Cheryl Springsteen '01

Awakening is incredible. I wish that everyone had the opportunity to be awakened and enlightened and empowered. ~Carly Woodcock '06

In Awakening I was a completely different person and I didn’t have to worry how people felt about me. At Awakening you can break out of your shell. ~Emily Follit '07

At night we would sit together and talk, sharing our feelings and worries. It was significant because I never had that openness back home and it showed me how much we trust each other. ~Emma Jacobson '09

The leaders were caring and loving; whenever they saw me by myself, they would talk to me or help me be part of the group even though I was shy. ~Giancarlo Sidoli '09

The most significant moment was listening to Dr. Mark Davies' fireside chat and hearing something that helped me find myself. ~E.L. Emerson '10


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!