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Welcome

Letter from the Washington and Lee Quest Liaison

Welcome to the Washington and Lee “Questie” family! We provide a welcoming and friendly environment in which each individual can thrive and reach for success. The transition to a top-notch university can be a challenge, but we face it together by supporting one another in our academic and extracurricular endeavors. Our mission is to put the Quest values of scholarship, leadership, and service to practice by putting 110% into our academics and into our service with the community.

Washington and Lee is known not only for its top-tier education, but also for the Honor System. All students and faculty are expected to display integrity with every action, whether in the classroom or out in the community. This creates an atmosphere of trust and respect that is unlike any other school; take-home exams and unproctored finals are not uncommon. Our Quest Scholars strive to maintain this integrity no matter where they may find themselves, and it is reflected in our character.

Quest Scholars are committed Ambassadors; we want to share with high school students the incredible opportunities offered by QuestBridge. We also encourage involvement in our university, and it is not hard for students to find their niche with over 120 clubs and student organizations, many of them service-oriented. We partner with some of these organizations in service events to encourage teamwork and diversity. We do not see ourselves as simply scholarship recipients; rather, we are a “Questie” family tied by our similar, yet unique, backgrounds and our desire to serve others. Our passion is to use the incredible gift we have been given to pursue our dreams and share that gift with others.

Hilary Nelson, Washington and Lee '14