Goals

Goals of Exploration Adventure (XA), Adirondack Adventure (AA) and Outreach Adventure (OA)

• To have a positive transition into college, with good friends and helpful, experienced leaders
• To learn about Hamilton College, your peers, yourself and how this all fits together
• To find out how you work in a group of college students
• To deal with people who might be different from you (kind of like college, eh?)
• To learn some wilderness skills and appreciate the great outdoors, and/or
• To become oriented to the larger urban community surrounding Hamilton and make a contribution through service activities, and/or
• To explore a theme or subject area with your student leaders and a faculty member or administrator
• To provide opportunities for information-sharing and discussion regarding the College, including ways to get involved in service, outdoor adventures, or leadership during your Hamilton years.