Hobart and William Smith Colleges Reviews

"This school is setting kids up for failure. 4 years of trust in the quality of education and life skills you are learning, but not a single student or staff member who has lived outside of the wealthy liberal arts bubble. If you attend you will be developed into someone who relies on constantly being surrounded by an echo chamber. 90% of graduates end up living with their college roommates or only getting a job through nepotism or a referral from another HWS alum. That is not because of convenience, that is because they do not have the skills for any other option. Do not attend this school, it is a path towards a life of complacency and constant reliability on others.Read Less"

"My experience at Hobart and William Smith Colleges was about finding the diamonds in the rough. While it largely was a place where I did not feel prideful, I was able to find resources that provided me with growth and stability as a student. This was true for academics, friends, and teachers. In academics, there were certain classes where I felt empowered, challenged, and respected. But a layer of stereotype threat felt almost enforced in some environments, such as the all-male physics and economics classes I passed by, the teachers who supported the most disruptive and problematic male students while shaming the international female students who needed the most assistance, and the hugely problematic coordinate system in every aspect of campus life. Contrastingly, there were professors that were so fantastic that I sought out their classes as electives purely to have them as teachers again. There were classrooms where a community of students and teachers would spend free time together discussing theories in a safe and academically-passionate space. There were students who became my closest lifelong friends, initially over a shared resistance to campus culture. HWS needs a new student body, a thorough weeding out of traditional types and policies, and an updated culture, but it has great potential and should be considered a place where one can excel if they find their own areas where they can grow and achieve.Read Less"

"Hobart and William Smith Colleges provides an excellent educational foundation for those seeking higher education. The professors in both the history and Spanish departments are extremely knowledgeable and know students by name. The professors take time to know students personally and help them with their career aspirations."

"A pleasant and welcoming atmosphere with great professors and great opportunity to grow. The school is in Geneva, NY a very rich community with many hiking and sailing opportunities. A great place to learn and the small classes make it easy to interact with professors."

"Great liberal arts school. Lots of small classes so you can get to know students and professors. Good place to make contacts for future jobs."

"I enjoyed my time at William Smith College greatly! I studied abroad, was challenged academically, and supported by my professors continually. I was a dual major, participated in athletics, and felt that the location of the college was perfect for me."

"Completing my Master of Arts in Education degree with the same professors I spent my undergraduate experience with was highly beneficial to obtaining the most I could out of a quick 1 year program."