Part of the W&L experience for many incoming Freshman is to go on a pre-orientation trip. Many students will go on a 4-day hike on the Appalachian Trail, others will do volunteer work around VA, DC, and WV. Here is some press about it:
Richmond Times-Dispatch
WDBJ 7 in Roanoake (with video) Freshman wrestler Nate Hooper (backwards W&L hat) gets a few words in as well
WVTF Public Radio (radio story)
I like to brag about what W&L people are like, but it's the truth! We really do attract and develop amazing people every day, and it is what sets us apart from the rest of the world.