Expect to be challenged daily by agreeing on how fast to travel, what route to take, or who carries what equipment. During the Trek there will be time to enjoy the solitude of blue mountain lakes, write in your journal while leaning against a giant pine tree, and stargaze at night. There will be plenty of time for laughs and for questions about college. Why It's Important Hartwick wants to help you make a smooth and effective transition into your new world of college. We want you to be a knowledgeable and growing person, and to be rooted in the Hartwick community.
Awakening lays the foundation for all of that.
It helps you start fall semester with real confidence and a new self-awareness. That process is designed to bring out just those personal qualities that you'll need when you face the challenges of your first months at college. The social support that Awakeners feel back at campus is so strong, it tends to keep Awakeners at college more than first-year students who did not participate in the program. There are no special skills required for participation in Awakening 2005. We ask that you be willing to participate to the best of your ability, to respect and support others, and to pitch in when help is needed.