READY Seminar
How to Human
At Emma Willard, we believe that in order to be ready to serve and shape their world, our students must learn to practice care and understand purpose for themselves, then envision and enact those skills in their communities, and the broader world.
The READY Program is a four-year curriculum designed to support this learning by creating a thoughtful and experiential practice on what it means to be human.
Taught by a team of instructors including Houseparents and Student Life staff, students participate in one 70-minute seminar each week that is a part of their regular academic schedule. READY seminars meet for a full year 9th-11th grade. Seniors have READY for College in the fall semester and participate in specialty READY After Emma workshops in the spring semester.
Download our course catalog for more details and graduation requirements.
Nini Y. ’25 and Coco Y. ’25 were photographed with Ms. Buinicky making floral-themed bookmarks, perfect for spring!
Students joined Dr. Esther Dettmar and Dr. Gina Egan in the READY Center this weekend for fleece hat and ear warmer making! Pictured above is Maggie R. ’25.
Students made fleece tied blankets in the READY Center this past weekend. Fleece pattern options included mushrooms, sloths, hedgehogs and more! Pictured above are Avery W. ’27, Riley F. ’27, and Millie R. ’27.
What fills a day in the life of an Emma dog? We’ve got you covered, looking at what fills a day on campus for the resident READY center aficionado: Jurgie. Jurgie’s person is the Director of READY Programs Evangeline Delgado, who took us for a jaunt around campus through his eyes!
In the following article from the Fall 2022 issue of Signature magazine, the Wellies and adult leaders in Student Life reflect on the wellness of our community.
The READY Center
The READY Center is designed to promote wellbeing and belonging. Learn more