Ann Waters, Author at The William & Mary Blogs

About Ann Waters

Hello there! My name is Ann Waters, and I graduated from William & Mary with a B.A. in History and a minor in Anthropology. While on campus, I played club volleyball and was a member of the Spotswood Society, a group of student volunteers who lead tours of the Sir Christopher Wren Building. I also completed the NIAHD Collegiate Program in Early American History, Material Culture, and Museum Studies. In addition to history, I really enjoy learning about Italian language and culture, and I studied abroad in Florence during the summer of my junior year.

Now that I'm an alumna of the college, I hope to pursue a career in public history or museum studies. I've made some great memories at William & Mary, and I'm looking forward to sharing these experiences with you!

Posts by Ann Waters

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

Ciao, Italia! A Summer Abroad

By Ann Waters On July 14, 2017

In Academics, Arts & Culture, Global Engagement, Student Blogs, Study Away

Basilica of Saint Mary's Dome in Florence, Italy

Summer 2017 has been a summer of “firsts.” It was my first time on a plane, my first time out of the country, and

A Day for Admitted Students

By Ann Waters On April 10, 2017

In Campus Life, Student Blogs, Student Clubs & Orgs, Traditions & Events

an angled shot of the statue with the wren building in the background

This past weekend, prospective students and their families flocked to William & Mary to attend Day for Admitted Students. This annual event allows potential

Revolution, Jane Austen, and Kayaking 101

By Ann Waters On March 13, 2017

In Academics, Campus Life, Student Blogs

A group of students posing in front of our kayaks after a successful river excursion

As you may have guessed from the seemingly random title of this blog post, I’ve taken a wide variety of unique and interesting classes

Walking through Wren with the Spotswood Society

By Ann Waters On February 13, 2017

In Campus Life, Student Blogs, Student Clubs & Orgs, Williamsburg

President's gallery in the Wren Building

The Sir Christopher Wren Building is an iconic symbol at William & Mary. Built between 1695 and 1700, it is the oldest college building

Ode to a Freshman Dorm

By Ann Waters On December 21, 2016

In Campus Life, Move-In & Orientation, Student Blogs, Traditions & Events

Nearly three years ago on a fateful afternoon in July, the class of 2018 received our freshman dorm assignments. I remember opening the email

Blast from the Past: The NIAHD Program

By Ann Waters On November 28, 2016

In Academics, Arts & Culture, Careers, Student Blogs, Williamsburg

Front view of the wren building with the 2016 class banner

On a sunny afternoon in Colonial Williamsburg, William & Mary students can be spotted all along Duke of Gloucester Street, Colonial Williamsburg’s main thoroughfare.

Autumn in the ‘Burg!

By Ann Waters On October 17, 2016

In Campus Life, Homecoming, Student Blogs, Traditions & Events, Williamsburg

"Cider Run" - Enjoying free apple cider in Colonial Williamsburg with friends!

I think it’s safe to say that autumn has finally arrived in Williamsburg! Temperatures are starting to dip below 70 degrees, the leaves are