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International Student Services

We’re committed to making sure our international students have an incredible experience at Hartwick. Through robust support, our welcoming community, and events intended to help share your culture with the rest of campus — you’ll quickly feel at home here.

Hartwick International Students Share Their Experience:

Hartwick’s community is so welcoming and friendly. I love how people on campus make an effort to relate with each other. The faculty and staff are always willing to help out.

Runyararo Chaora '25

International Student from Zimbabwe

We are Hawks - dynamic, agile and ready to soar!

Ankita Bal '22

International Student from India

It's always hard to leave your hometown and go to a new country, but I've found a home away from home at Hartwick College.

Nuria Santos '25

International Student from Spain

I’ve had an amazing time working with everyone at the Office of Global Education and I’m so excited that you’re coming!

Jennifer Diaz '22

Global Ambassador

New International Student Resources

From visa paperwork to required forms and important next steps, find everything you need to know on our Incoming International Students webpage.

Current International Student Resources

The Center for Global Education offers various support services and events for international students. Learn more on our Current International Students webpage.

Meet a Hartwick International Student

Ankita Bal '22

Ankita is an international student from Kolkata, India. She started her undergraduate journey at Hartwick College in the Fall of 2018 as a three-year biology major but now, she is graduating with a BS in biochemistry and a minor in Spanish with Honors. Ankita will be working as a research technician at the Jaitovich Lab under Albany Medical College starting in June. She plans on pursuing higher education in a similar field. Ankita’s advice for incoming international students is to ‘branch out’.

On-campus Events:

Taste of the World

International students submit their favorite recipes from their respective countries and Hartwick’s food service prepares the meals for everyone to share and enjoy! We’ve had recipes from Brazil, Georgia, Spain, Nigeria, Hawaii, Mexico and more.

Celebrate Your Cultural Traditions

Bring a bit of your culture to Hartwick! For example, students celebrated the Holi festival by throwing colored powders, eating traditional Indian snacks at Stack Lounge and listening to Indian music. An international student from India shared interesting facts about the food and celebration.

Karaoke Night

Hartwick students celebrate music from all around the world at Karaoke Night! Some international students also volunteer to present cultural exhibitions and dances from their home countries.

Off-campus events:

Hartwick Students in front of the Capitol in Washington DC

Washington DC

During the spring break of 2022, the Office of Global Education planned a 5-day trip to Washington DC with 8 international students.

They had the opportunity to do multiple tours and guided visits in Washington DC. Their favorite activities were a walking tour inside the Capitol, visiting George Washington’s house in Mt. Vernon, and entering the library of Congress.

Philadelphia

During the fall semester of 2021 Hartwick College organized a day trip to Philadelphia and some of our international students joined in.

They drove from Oneonta to Philadelphia on a school bus and they had free time to visit the city and do shopping on their own.

Hartwick Students at the Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

Hartwick college organized a day trip to the Niagara Falls during the fall semester of 2019. Students had the opportunity to travel to upstate New York and visit the largest waterfall in North America, as well as one of the most popular touristic attractions of the United States.

Office of Global Education

Noah Goldblatt, Ed.D.

Executive Director for Global Engagement
[email protected]
607-431-4414

Sarah Busche

Assistant Director of Global Education
[email protected]
607-431-4422

Runyararo Chaora ’25

Global Education Student Assistant

Ansh Budhwar ’23

Global Education International Innovation Institute Intern

Nuria Santos ‘25

Global Education Marketing Intern

Tianna Wyskowski ’25

Global Education Student Assistant

Contact:

The Office of Global Education
Clark Hall
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 607-431-4414
Fax: 607-431-4008