Brendilou Armstrong
Class of 2026
Brendilou's D-Plan
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Grandeur Atop Gile: Viewing Peak Fall Foliage in the Upper Valley
A novelty of east coast autumns that I have discovered since becoming a New Hampshirite has been the expansive outburst of colors on its trees. By hiking Gile Mountain, you can revel in the grandeur of the northeast's fall foliage too!
Posted 10/31/2023 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
Fall Clubs: What Am I Up To This Term?
Much like you all, I have many other interests that span outside of the academic realm, and Dartmouth's long list of clubs kept me satisfied when finding ways to pursue my hobbies. These are just a few of the clubs I am participating in this year!
Posted 10/28/2023 at 11:25 AMAll Text Posts
Roses of My First Week Back
As I settle into a new schedule of classes and extracurricular activities, I have taken inspiration from the many icebreakers that defined last week by compiling a list of my roses (void of any thorns) from my first week back at Dartmouth.
- No. 1
Seeing My Friends Again
After eight months away from campus, I realized how true and deep the connections I had made with my friends last fall were, even after having spent such a short amount of time with them. I built friendships with some of the most supportive and encouraging people I have ever met, and I am so grateful to still have them in my life.
- No. 2
Hanover Scoops & Starbucks
Oh, Starbucks, a friend to aid my coffee addiction and a foe for the same reason. Coming from a small, rural town in Nebraska, the nearest Starbucks to me was in the next city over, but I am now blessed to have one a few blocks away in downtown Hanover. My REAL downfall begins as soon as I remember Hanover Scoops, the ice cream shop, is just across the street.
- No. 3
My Dorm
This year I was lucky enough to be placed in a single dorm (which I am in LOVE with)! After a long day of classes, it is such a refreshing feeling knowing that I can come home to a space that I feel comfortable in. I’ve taken the initiative to decorate my dorm as cozy as possible (a piece of advice for every prospective student), covering each and every square inch of my wall in movie posters and Polaroids. I am ecstatic to call North Massachusetts 211 home for this year.
Posted 09/28/2023 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts
Taking a Gap Year in the Middle of Winter Term: Where Have I Been?
Hello again! If you're wondering where I disappeared, I made the decision to take a gap year. For those battling with the notion of diving directly into college after high school, this will act as an introduction to taking time away at Dartmouth.
Posted 09/21/2023 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
My College Application Process
In honor of it being one year since matching to Dartmouth through the QuestBridge National College Match, I wanted to share my experience with the college application process!
Posted 12/6/2022 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
Reflecting on My First-Year Fall
As finals approach and my countdown for winter break, I reflect on my first term here as a Dartmouth student–the traditions, classes, routines, and connections that have defined my first-year fall.
Posted 11/23/2022 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
A Flutiful Fiesta: My First Fall in Wind Ensemble!
Since our first concert of the year just passed, here is my first-year fall experience as a member of the 2022 Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble to any prospective musicians!
Posted 11/10/2022 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
Homecoming-Halloweekend!
As I near my eighth week of being a Dartmouth student, I prepare for two more weeks of my first-year fall and reflect on an eventful weekend where I experienced both Homecoming and Halloween back-to-back at the College on the Hill!
Posted 10/31/2022 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
A Fall Day in My Life: Monday Edition
To prepare prospective students for what exactly to expect as an undergraduate student here at the College on the Hill, follow me on a fall day in my life: Monday edition!
Posted 10/10/2022 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
A Love Letter to the Flora of Hanover
To East Coast Flora and the Greenery of the Big Green,
You have given me the space to breathe and relax, and I've learned to admire you, and "the granite of New Hampshire," more than I could have ever expected.
Posted 10/7/2022 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts