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Personal and Inspiring
"Ice cream and Scrabble nights, trips, festive gatherings and service are all essential in the bond that holds the Honors community together," says Josh Smith '06. "The friends I have in the Honors Program are a support, inspiration and great people to spend time with. And how could I forget the discussions of statistics playing Risk, or arguments about space-time?"
Honors offers you an intensely personal community that connects its members to each other and to the campus.Curiosity and energy abound.Entering students are often surprised by their seemingly instant rapport with peers and the friendly collaborative relationships between students and professors.
The interests and activities of participants are diverse and eclectic. The students, for example, initiated their own sports league which, depending on the week, features everything from bocce ball to football. They launched a talent show. Additionally, Honors students are part of virtually every organization and athletic team on campus.
Both within the program community and beyond, Honors students remain connected and involved. In fact, Honors students are responsible for Clarkson's first student-initiated, student-run graduation requirement, which calls for community service from every program participant.
Statement of Values
Integrity
Work, communicate, and interact with honesty and honor.
Teamwork
Understand that a team is more than a collection of individuals and is vital to accomplishing tasks.
Vision
Be prepared to expand your knowledge beyond what is taught in the classroom.
Accountability
Be respectful of the deadlines and guidelines set before you; be someone that others are able to trust and rely upon.
Respect
Be flexible and considerate while considering the ideas and opinions of others.
Dedication
Be complete and thorough in your work; perform each task to the extent of your ability.
"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go."
— William Feather
*First developed by the members of Fall 1997 Sophomore Problem Course, "An Adirondack Simulation."