Chidera Duru

Aside from taking classes this term, I will also be completing my second term of the Presidential Scholars Program.

Congratulations to all the amazing, intelligent, passionate and outstanding members of Dartmouth's Class of 2028.

Many small classes at Dartmouth are seminar-style and are the cornerstone of the intellectual exploration and intentionality that define the learning experience at Dartmouth.

However, as I conclude my junior winter and prepare for my last few terms at Dartmouth, I've realized that this has been one of my most fulfilling and gratifying terms at Dartmouth.

Although winter term ended a week ago and the first day of spring term is still several days away, I've been spending my spring break in Hanover.

Breaks between terms offer a welcome opportunity to relax, unwind, have fun and catch up on those projects you haven't had time for during the term.

I was excited to hear that two of my friends will be studying abroad in Ghana. Talking with them about what to expect from the program made me remember all the great memories and lessons I made and learned from my study abroad experience there.

While conducting interviews, applicants have asked how I navigate academic stress and difficulties at Dartmouth. Answering this has made me appreciate the various resources available at Dartmouth that help students manage academic challenges.

In the past month, I've been conducting interviews for Dartmouth's Regular Decision applicants and during one of these interviews, I talked about how every aspect of Dartmouth residential life fosters and enables such a close-knit community.

Over the past few terms, I've realized just how much space Dartmouth's academic system gives students to customize their academic and intellectual journeys while preserving the comprehensiveness, breadth and depth of each academic discipline.