Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Major: Writing and Rhetoric
minors: Bodies, Disability, and Justice; Child Advocacy  

"One of the things I have enjoyed the most about being a Writing and Rhetoric major is the interdisciplinary themes of the classes and how each class digs deeper into the historical and social contexts surrounding writing. My favorite class I have taken so far is 'Writing and the Culture of Reading' where we explored how writing can be a liberatory practice that gives those who have been silenced a voice. This class helped me decide that I wanted to have a concentration in 'Language as Social Action' and I plan to pursue a career where I can use my writing to promote positive change." 

Take a workshop with a published author through the Trias Residency for Writers or help your peers through the writing process by becoming a Writing Fellow through the Center for Teaching and Learning.

At Hobart and William Smith, learning goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. You’ll gain high-impact practical experience that deepens learning and opens doors.

abby leyson '22
Advancement Coordinator and Assistant to the Executive Director, Waterside School

"The Writing and Rhetoric curriculum has challenged me to constantly think outside the box whenever given difficult tasks."

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• Baltimore County States Attorney’s Office
• Bay State College
• Catherine Cutler Institute
• CBS
• Conde Nast Fresh Air Fund
• Cortland Standard
• Hope for the Warriors
• Pacific Coast Banking School
• Pratt Institute
• Prescott Holdings 
• Pure Insurance 
• PURE Insurance
• Rhone Athletics 
• Split This Rock
• Teaching Assistant Program in France 
• Touro College
• United States Senate

universities where our graduates are studying

• California State University, Stanislaus
• Columbia University 
• Emerson College
• Florida State College
• Northwestern University
• Oregon State University
• University of East Anglia