“The experience of being in a real-life situation—that’s how you start learning in a deeper way..”

What is Williams in New York?

Williams in New York is a one-semester experiential education program that integrates traditional liberal-arts scholarship with intensive fieldwork in New York.

Fieldwork: Learn about fieldwork opportunities in the city.
Program: Find out about student life, the curriculum, admissions, and the history of the program.
People: Current and previous alumni, faculty, and students in the program.

Announcements

Feb 8: Feature article on Williams Home Page!
Feb 8: Application deadline is Feb 15, 2008 for fall 2008 and spring 2009 semesters
Nov 7: Williams in New York Video

Fieldwork in the City

New York City Mayor’s Office of Environmental Coordination

“I read a lot of legal documents and had to go over the Environmental Review Code thoroughly,” said Winstanley. “It’s not just about trees. It’s assessing, for example, the impact of 5,000 new residents on the surrounding environment.”

— Nate Winstanley '04