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Your Guide to Finals Season (from a Transfer Student!)

By Team Transfer On November 15, 2022
In Academics, Campus Life, Student Blogs 
Large open area of the Swem Library foyer with displays, computer stations and wayfinding screens.
Hello! My name is Katarina, and I’m a senior studying History and minoring in Hispanic Studies here at William & Mary. I’m also a
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The List

By Ann Waters On October 9, 2017
In Campus Life, Student Blogs, Traditions & Events 
5 students wearing party hats pose on the steps in the sunken garden.
During my freshman orientation in 2014, all of the incoming students received a checklist of 169.3 things to do at William & Mary. (In
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A Bittersweet Weekend: Commencement 2017

By Alicia Draper On June 5, 2017
In Commencement, Student Blogs, Traditions & Events 
Two Graduating students lying with their decorated caps covering their faces
As I concluded my freshman year, I could easily name off a few seniors who gave me the best advice, served as the greatest
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Traditions

By Team Transfer On October 24, 2016
In Campus Life, Student Blogs, Traditions & Events 
students cheering at a Charter Day Concert
I love William & Mary because of the brilliant and wonderful people and the beautiful campus, but also because of the traditions! There’s the
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Feeling at home by the fire

By Team Transfer On April 14, 2016
In Campus Life, Student Blogs, Traditions & Events 
Student walks in front of the Wren Building
One of my favorite times of the year at William & Mary is just before Christmas at the Yule Log ceremony. The Yule Log ceremony
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