Class of 2029: First Years' First Thoughts
High School: Future World School & College, Islamabad, Pakistan
Orientation Trip: Adirondack Adventure, Lower Saranac Lake Canoe
First-Semester Classes: Sociology (American Society), Philosophy (Paying Attention), Music (Jazz Foundations), Linguistics (Language Acquisition)
Extracurricular Activities: Student Government Alliance, Muslim Student Association, Flute Ensemble, COOP CSI program, Digital Media Intern (Communications Office), Sadove Support Staff, South Asian Student Association
Go-to Dining Spot and Meal: Grilled chicken Caesar wrap at the Diner
Favorite Class: American Society because of its unique approach to the subject. We had four professors teaching the course together, which really allowed us to gain a holistic sociological perspective.
Advising: My ALEX advisor has been my #1 support system during my first semester here. I meet with my advisor weekly, and he is someone I can talk to about anything in my life, beyond just academics.
On My Hamilton Bucket List: Skiing in the Root Glen after seeing my linguistics professor walk to the glen with skis in-hand.
When I’m not in class, you can find me … playing piano in the List practice rooms, studying in KJ atrium, or walking around campus with my friends.
High School: Avenues New York
Orientation Trip: Exploration Adventure, Say Cheese! (Photography)
First-Semester Classes: Philosophy (Life Worth Living), Intro to Economics, Literature (Global Gothic), Art (Intro to Photography)
Extracurriculars: Ultimate Frisbee, Red Weather, WHCL, The Continental (photographer)
Go-To Dining: A black Russian with fries at the Diner
Favorite Class: Global Gothic with Professor Caoile. Despite the course being daunting due to its writing intensive designation, I found myself becoming genuinely invested in the course material and my assignments throughout the semester. I was also able to bond with my professor and my classmates throughout the fall, which made for a very memorable class!
When I’m not in class, you can find me … probably in my room watching YouTube videos or studying somewhere in KTSA.
High School: Franky Comprehensive Secondary School
Orientation Trip: Outdoor Adventure Sampler
First-Semester Classes: Calculus 2, Physics (Space-Time and the Quantum World), Computer Science for All, Philosophy (Philosophy of Fiction)
Extracurriculars: Brothers, Robotics Club
Go-to Dining: McEwen on Wednesdays and Thursdays because they have good food on those days or Diner for the Caesar wrap
Favorite Class: My calc class was fun and challenging; plus my professor was really, really funny.
On My Hamilton Bucket List: Going skiing in February with my friends.
High School: Deerfield Academy
Orientation Trip: Adirondack Adventure, Cranberry Lake Combo
First-Semester Classes: Intro to Economics, Biology (You Are What You Eat), Calculus 2, Philosophy (Paying Attention) PE: Rock Climbing and Squash
Extracurriculars: Ultimate Frisbee, Outdoor Club leader, Hamilton Harvest, Club Ice Hockey, Plants Club
Go-to Dining: Commons. I like to make a chicken sandwich with the panini press.
Favorite Class: Paying Attention. It was my first time taking a philosophy course, so it was exciting trying something new. The basis of the course was examining different theories of attention and its role in our cognitive, emotional, and ethical lives. The course helped me to realize that what we pay attention to determines our experience, and when you get better at attending to what really matters, your life quality will increase.
Favorite Hamilton Moment: Going swimming at sunset and under the stars in Cranberry Lake during my orientation trip, playing in the Purple Valley frisbee tournament with the Hot Saucers (Hamilton’s Ultimate Team), and having a snowball fight after the first snow fall on campus.
Advising: I’ve met with my ALEX advisor, Noelle Niznik, four times this semester. She assisted me when adjusting to the College experience early in the semester, worked with me through times when I was feeling overwhelmed, and helped me make decisions for the second semester and the future of my Hamilton experience.
On My Hamilton Bucket List: Cross country skiing. I have never done it, and it seems like a great way to take advantage of all the snow we’ve been getting!
High School: Joel Barlow High School
Orientation Trip: Adirondack Adventure, Upper Saranac Canoeing
First-Semester Classes: History (Making Modern Cities), Intro to Economics, Principles of Archaeology, Sociology (American Society)
Extracurriculars: Debate Society, Outing Club
Go-to Dining: The Diner; I usually get the guapo wrap.
Favorite Class: Intro to Econ was an awesome class! Professor Wu is a fantastic teacher and I left wanting to take more courses with the Econ department at Hamilton.
Favorite Hamilton Moment: Going on a hiking trip during 46 Peaks Weekend. Beautiful views and great hiking!
Something You’ve Done at Hamilton that Would Surprise “High School You”: High school me wouldn’t have expected to get the chance to see Lin-Manuel Miranda at Hamilton. The Great Names Series is such a unique and special event; I still remember how excited my friends and I were.
Advising: I’ve met with my ALEX advisor Hannah Stubley. She’s helped me navigate the course selection process and made it totally stress-free. She’s also incredibly friendly! I've found that is the norm with all people at Hamilton.
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